school Staff
Who We AreBy 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.
Meet the Faculty
Supporting and educating our students in a culturally responsive
and rich environment characterized by respect and care.
Our Teachers
Reed Allen
Principal
Karen Aoki
Vice Principal
Shannon Passmore
Vice Principal/Student Services
Dianne Harris
Teacher - Grade 6/7
Nicolas Roggeveen
Teacher - Grade 5/6
Leslee Holland
Teacher - Grade 4/5
Jen Hunchuk
Teacher - Grade 3/4
Jackie Hunt
Teacher - Grade 2/3
Melanie Pavao
Teacher - Grade 1/2
Sheri-An Nicholson
Teacher - Kindergarten
Michelle Hinatsu
Pre Kindergarten
Heather Hawley
Physical Education
Robin Rosborough
Bak̓wa̱mk̓ala Language
Lauren Smith
Culture
Sara Grover
Maternity Leave
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.
Our Support Staff
Nicole Dondaneau
Education Assistant
Angela Johnson
Education Assistant
Tiffany Alfred
Education Assistant
Jane Cook
Education Assistant
Sarah Lancaster
Education Assistant
Corey Swain
Education Assistant
Hannah Waumsley
Education Assistant
Allycia Nicholson
Education Assistant
Ben Wilson
Education Assistant
Katerina Jolliffe
Education Assistant
Paige Walkus
Education Assistant
Kristine Bratosh
Education Assistant
Dea-ta Dawson
Education Assistant and Speech Language
Carrol Ellingson
Education Assistant/Parental Outreach
Martina Whonnock
Education Assistant
Payge Gagne
Education Assistant
Debbie Perkovich
Office Administrator
Chris Andrew
Custodian/Maintenance
Rick Kolich
Bus Driver
Dusty Dawson
Custodian
Jon Nicholson
Operations and Maintenance
Get In Touch
Contact Us: P.O. Box 1799
Telephone: (250) 949-7743
Email: manager@gwanak.bc.ca
School Hours: Mon-Fri – 8 am to 4 pm