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