school Staff

Who We Are

Guided by the principles of Maya’xala — respect, balance, and relationship — Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School is committed to nurturing the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of every student. Rooted in the language, culture, and traditions of the Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw peoples, we walk alongside our learners as they strengthen their identity and connection to community.

Meet the Staff

Our Teachers

Reed Allen

Principal

Karen Aoki

Vice Principal

Heather Hawley

Student Services Coordinator

Lyam Donetz

Teacher - Grade 6/7

Allyson Lowery

Teacher - Grade 5/6

Debra Edzerza

Teacher - Grade 4/5

Jen Hunchuk

Teacher - Grade 2/3/4

Jackie Hunt

Teacher - Grade 2/3

Melanie Pavao

Teacher - Grade 1

Sheri-An Nicholson

Teacher - Kindergarten

Michelle Hinatsu

Teacher - Pre Kindergarten

Robin Rosborough

Teacher - Bak̓wa̱mk̓ala Language

Latisha Wadhams

Teacher - Culture

Sara Grover

Teacher - Physical Health & Education

Myra Connaty

Prep Teacher/Library

Only the BEst

We Know How to Make Learning Fun For Kids

Our goal as teachers has and always will be to educate and support our students. By utilizing teaching methods and developing programs that focus equally on each individual child’s strengths and needs, we aim to develop the whole child and help them see their role in the community.