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Administration

Joyce Backstrom Owner and Co-director
	Diploma in Nursing – University of Alberta 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
Sarah Williams Coordinator Top
	BSc HEc - University of Alberta BSW RSW - University of Calgary Canadian Child Care Federation's Family Child Care Training Committee Member (CCCF), 2001 - 2006 - Developed the Canadian Family Child Care Training Program Joined Southgate Family Day Homes, 1994 Send mail to: Sarah Williams

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
	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 Consultant
	BSc in Elementary Education - Early Childhood Development Involved in drama, music, choreography and dance Created and directed "Sunshine Generation", a children's performing group for 10 years Joined Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes, 2000 Send mail to: Terri Kearl
Aparna Mahay Consultant, New Provider Evaluations
	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
Mariam Hunter Consultant
	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Family Studies Provider with Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes for 5 years as a part time provider Previously coordinated multiple programs at the YWCA as well as the The Family Centre for children with special needs and for families needing help in their homes due to large life transitions 2 children of her own, a 7 year old boy and a 4 year old girl. Currently gives foster care for young adults with both physical and mental disabilities "I have really enjoyed being able to work from home and to be there with my kids in the first few years of their lives. Now I am excited to work with the agency, the providers, and children to establish the best care possible for those children." Send mail to: Mariam Hunter
Joyce Sillito Consultant/Supervisor
	Diploma Early Childhood Development - Grant MacEwan College Works as a Validator with the Accreditation Agency Worked for Wee Care Family Day Homes, 1992 - 1995 Operated her own fine arts school for preschool children, 1987 - 1998 Editor of the Southgate Medallion Tribute Joined Southgate Family Day Homes, May 1995 Send mail to: Joyce Sillito
Marlene Van Bruggen Consultant, Part-time Receptionist
	Early Childhood Development Diploma - Grant MacEwan College 2 adult children and 1 school-age child Services homes in the Edmonton Millwoods and Ellerslie Crossing areas Joined Southgate Family Day Homes, 1998 Send mail to: Marlene Van Bruggen
Karen Dalmer Consultant Top
	Early Childhood Development Diploma - Grant MacEwan College Level 3 Advanced Qualification Certificate Valid First Aid Certificate and & Supervisory Skills Diploma 2 Children- 1 in University and 1 in High School Over 13 years experience working with pre-school children in daycare and playschool settings Enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge and experience with caregivers to help them provide the best possible child care environment Services homes in Meadows/Silverberry/Tamarack/Summerside/Ellerslie Joined Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes, June 2008 Send mail to: Karen Dalmer

Office Staff

Lynne Arsenault Accounts Payable
	Worked in the accounting department in a family business 3 adult children Joined Southgate Family Day Homes, 1990 Send mail to: Lynne Arsenault
Nazek Cayer Accounts Receivable
	Popular provider 6 adult children & step children, 9 grandchildren Provider with Southgate Family Day Homes before becoming a staff member in 1990 Send mail to: Nazek Cayer
Wendy Ricard Receptionist Top
	Former provider for Southgate Family Day Homes, 1983 - 1984 3 adult children, 1 grandchild Joined Southgate Family Day Homes as a staff member, 1995 Send mail to: Wendy Ricard

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