learning through play
Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
"A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart."
LeAnne Kostyk
LeAnne began their journey with Serendipity in the fall of 2015 and holds an Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate (Level 2). Her passion for working with children has been a lifelong pursuit. Previously a Registered Dental Assistant, LeAnne started their career in Public Health, where she gained valuable experience working with young children. When her twin daughters were three years old they enrolled at Serendipity. LeAnne was deeply impressed by the program's offerings and the caring nature of the teaching staff. The philosophy of learning through play resonated strongly with LeAnne, and they incorporate this approach into their lesson planning. While volunteering in their daughters' classrooms LeAnne discovered a true calling to work with young children. This led her to pursue a career dedicated to early childhood development.
She finds immense joy in working with children aged 3 to 5, cherishing their infectious laughter, heartwarming smiles, and the delightful stories they share. LeAnne feels fortunate to be part of a supportive community of children, families, and dedicated colleagues.
Darcy Criddle
Darcy completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology from the University of Regina in 1998. Her career began in working with adults with developmental disabilities in Regina before relocating to Calgary in 2000 with her husband. By the mid 2000s, Darcy took a break to be a stay at home mom to her two sons and was an active fixture as a volunteer in their schools. Her younger son had the privilege of attending Serendipity in 2010/2011 when her family moved to Okotoks from Calgary. She resumed her career by providing employment consulting support for persons with disabilities. For four years Darcy also worked for Cause and Effect Foundation as a Child Development Facilitator. It brings her great joy working with the preschool children and sheenjoys learning about their experiences and how they view the world. Darcy looks forward to teaching your kids and getting to know their families. Darcy is an Early Childhood Level 1 Educator.
Our Board Members
As a non-profit society we are managed completely by a volunteer Board of Directors voted in each year by the members.
Join our team!
Serendipity Pre-Kindergarten is seeking new Board Members to help guide our preschool in providing the best possible education for our students. Please contact our current President of the Board of Directors at presidentserendipityprek@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity.
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