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

Heather Hawley
Student Services Coordinator

Dianne Harris
Teacher - Grade 6/7

Allyson Lowery
Teacher - Grade 5/6

Em Langley
Teacher - Grade 4/5

Jen Hunchuk
Teacher - Grade 3/4

Jackie Hunt
Teacher - Grade 1/2

Melanie Pavao
Teacher - Grade 1

Sheri-An Nicholson
Teacher - Kindergarten

Michelle Hinatsu
Teacher - Pre Kindergarten

Lyam Donetz
Teacher - Physical Education/Art
Robin Rosborough
Teacher - Bak̓wa̱mk̓ala Language

Latisha Wadhams
Teacher - Culture

Myra Connaty
Teacher - Part Time

Sara Grover
Teacher - 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

Carrol Ellingson
Education Assistant and Supervision

Mable Munn
Education Assistant and Supervision

Tiffany Alfred
Education Assistant

Jane Cook
Education Assistant

Sarah Lancaster
Education Assistant

Corey Swain
Education Assistant

Hannah Waumsley
Education Assistant

Allycia Nicholson
Education Assistant

Hannah Ankenmann
Education Assistant

Katerina Jolliffe
Education Assistant

Amber Nastrom
Education Assistant

Kristine Bratosh
Education Assistant

Nicole Dondaneau
Education Assistant

Martina Whonnock
Education Assistant

Nina Reid
Education Assistant

Dea-ta Dawson
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Robin King
Family Involvement Coordinator

Debbie Perkovich
Office Administrator

Sharon Schraud
Chef

Jon Nicholson
Operations and Maintenance

Rick Kolich
Bus Driver

Chris Andrew
Custodian/Maintenance

Dusty Dawson
Custodian
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