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Administration

Joyce Backstrom Owner and Co-director
	Diploma in Nursing – University of Albertas BSc Family Studies – University of Alberta President of the Edmonton Local Council of Women, May 1999 - Apr 2005 Chair of the Edmonton Local Council of Women's Service Project, May 1999 - Apr 2005 5 adult children, 13 grandchildren Co-founder of Southgate Family Day Homes, Nov 1982 Send mail to: Joyce Backstrom
Carole Kosteriva Owner and Co-director
	Co-director of Southgate Family Day Homes, Nov 1982 Diploma Social Work – Grant MacEwan College Chair of the Alberta Family Child Care Association's Training Committee, May 1990 - Apr 2000 - Developed the Alberta Step Ahead Family Child Care Training for providers 6 adult children, 14 grandchildren Send mail to: Carole Kosteriva
Joyce Sillito Co-ordinator Top
	Early Childhood Development Diploma - Grant MacEwan College Validator with the Alberta Association for the Accreditation of Early Learning and Care Services Director of Fine Arts for Children 1987-1998 “Being a part of Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes is a privilege. The mission and philosophy of the agency inspires me and serves as a motivation for the work I do with providers and families.” Joined Southgate Family Day Homes, May 1995 Send mail to: Joyce Sillito

Consultants & Home Visitors

Joanne Cyre Consultant
	Bachelor of Education 1990 Family Day Home Provider with the Agency for the past four years 3 school-age children Experience in pre-school, out of school care, and special needs settings Focused on helping caregivers recognize and provide exceptional child care Joined Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes, 2002 Send mail to: Joanne Cyre
Meghan Hoffman Consultant, New Provider Evaluations
	Training in Early Childhood Education and Criminal Justice Mother of two young boys Experience in preschool and day care settings Conference Chair for the Edmonton Preschool Association Joined Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes in 2007 Services homes in North Edmonton and Sherwood Park Send mail to: Meghan Hoffman
Parminder Delhon Consultant
	Master of Education, India Diploma in Early Childhood Development - Grant MacEwan College 1 school-age child Works as a substitute Teacher with Edmonton Public Schools Services homes in Southwest Edmonton/Millwoods area Joined Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes, June 2006 Send mail to: Parminder Delhon
Terri Kearl Supervisor/Consultant
	Bachelor of Science.Brigham Young University Elementary Education Teacher Certificate -Early Childhood Development emphasis Teacher for Edmonton Public Schools.  Elementary Grades 1,2,3 Oral Language and Literacy Development for Childcare Certificate TESL Certificate 2009 Six adult children and three grandchildren Send mail to: Terri Kearl
Aparna Mahay Consultant
	Diploma Early Childhood Development – Grant MacEwan College Popular and experienced provider for Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes, 2003-2004 Works as a mentor with the Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement Works part-time as a substitute Teacher’s Aid for Edmonton Public Schools 2 school age children Services homes in the Edmonton Capilano, Bonnie Doon, Heritage, and West areas Joined Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes, Sep 2005 Send mail to: Aparna Mahay
Marlene Van Bruggen Consultant, New Provider Evaluations
	Early Childhood Development Diploma - Grant MacEwan College\ Experience in daycare settings Assistant Director of daycare 1980-1982 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren Services homes in the Edmonton Millwoods Joined Southgate Family Day Homes in 1998 Send mail to: Marlene Van Bruggen
Brenda Proctor Consultant Top
	Certificate of Layout and Design- Grant MacEwan Community College Marketing Representative for Faculty of Education, Publications Services- designed posters and brochures Former Day Home Consultant and Provider for Southgate Family Day Homes 2 adult children and one school aged child Services homes in Riverbend Taught art and calligraphy classes “I am excited to be back as a consultant and working towards finishing my education degree.” Send mail to: Brenda Proctor
Val McCarty Consultant Top
	Management Development Certificate - U of A Working toward completion of B.Ed. degree Successful experienced provider for Southgate Medallion 1999 - 2003 Experienced in business management, training coordination, and facilitation. Managed multiple business franchises for Curves 1 adult child and 1 school age child "I am excited to use my cumulative education and experience to motivate and support our providers in their professional childcare roles." Joined Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes Ltd, June 2011 Send mail to: Val McCarty
Lisa Lawrence Consultant Top
	Bachelor of Education degree- University of Alberta (2007) Master of Arts degree – University of Alberta (2005) Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages – University of Alberta (2000) Taught pre-school for one year Provider with Southgate Medallion FDH for 1 year Substitute Teacher in the Peace Wapiti School Division for 1 year Married and has 3 children aged 11, 6 and 2 Send mail to: Lisa Lawrence

Office Staff

Lynne Arsenault Accounts Payable/Book-keeper/payroll
	Business Diploma & University Entrance- Glenlawn Collegiate Bookkeeper/Receptionist - automotive service provider Medical/Legal Secretary Certificate- Grant MacEwan College Voluntered as a Teacher's Assistant Day home Provider and Receptionist - Southgate FDH 1983-88 Bookkeeper: accounts payable/receivable and payroll 1990-present Currently attending Grant MacEwan University - Accounting Degree "One of my loves are cats and I dislike my picture being taken." Send mail to: Lynne Arsenault
Esther Hillman Accounts Receivable
	Accounts Receivable at Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes Ltd. –March 2011 Executive Secretarial Diploma – Conestoga College Worked at Workers’ Compensation Board for 7 years. School Bus Driver and Lunchroom Supervisor for 4 years 2 children, Josh and Brody Send mail to: Esther Hillman
Wendy Kosteriva Receptionist Top
	Former provider at Southgate Family Day Homes for 9 years Joined Southgate Medallion as a staff member 1995 Microsoft Office Level II -Grant MacEwan Advanced Skills for Administrative Assistants Certificate – Banff Academy for Business Motivational Interviewing - Kerr Creative Training International Staging and Redesign Professional Diploma– QC Design School 3 adult children, 2 grandchildren Send mail to: Wendy Kosteriva

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