The Early Childhood Education Department prepares students to work with young children in a variety of inclusive early childhood environments. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work with children, families and the community in planning enriched programs in daycares, preschools, infant/toddler centres and other early childhood initiatives that focus upon healthy early development.
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- Full program offered
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- International students
Programs
Early Childhood Education - Inclusive Child Care Certificate
- Distance
- Certificate
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Infant Toddler Certificate
- Kelowna, Vernon, Distance
- Certificate
Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm
- Certificate
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- Penticton, Salmon Arm
- Certificate
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma
- Kelowna, Vernon, Distance
- Diploma
- International students
Courses
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Instructors
Andrea Thiessen
Department Chair
Email: athiessen@okanagan.bc.ca
Campus: Vernon
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 2289
Credentials:
MSc (Child and Family Studies), PgC (Non-Profit Management), BA (Human Development), CFLE, ECE/SNE/ITE
Rebecca Ayotte
Instructor
Email: rayotte@okanagan.bc.ca
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6293
Credentials:
BASc (Early Childhood Education), ECE/SNE
Michelle Erridge
Instructor
Email: merridge@okanagan.bc.ca
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-545-7291 ext. 2212
Credentials:
RECE (ON) Resource Teacher, ECE/SNE/ITE
Credentials:
MEd (ECE), BAC (PR), ECE/SNE, PIDP
Christie Johnston
Instructor
Email: cjohnston@okanagan.bc.ca
Campus: Vernon
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6776
Credentials:
BEd, ECE
Credentials:
MEd, BA (Psychology), PIDP, ECE
Simone Rego Papaleo
Instructor
Email: sregopapaleo@okanagan.bc.ca
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4387
Credentials:
PgD (Special Education), BEd, ECE/SNE/ITE, PIDP
Matthia Vaillancourt
Instructor
Email: mvaillancourt@okanagan.bc.ca
Campus: Salmon Arm
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6375
Credentials:
BA (English), ECE
Credentials:
MA (Interdisciplinary Studies), BCST (Child Studies)
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