Our Staff (love what they do!)

Administration staff photo

Administration

Cathy Orr  |  Executive Director  |  Registered Early Childhood Educator
31 Years of Service

"We encourage open communication with families and are always available for guidance and support. The staff car for each child as an individual, providing age appropriate learning experiences to enhance their developmental abilities. Sunburst is special as it is a home away from home."

Sue Masi  |  Assistant Director  |  Registered Early Childhood Educator
30 Years of Service  |  Additional Languages: Italian

"A safe, educational and friendly environment where children can play, learn and develop to their full potential."

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Infant Room (0-18 Months)

Sophie  |  Registered Early Childhood Educator
19 Years of Service  |  Additional Languages: French

"To be able to foster the children's future in a diverse, nurturing, and welcoming environment gives me great pride."

Yolanda Simbulan  |  Early Childhood Assistant & Registered Early Childhood Educator
25 Years of Service  |  Additional Languages: Italian, Tagalog

"Sunburst is a place where everyone learns and grows."

Larissa Stefanowski  |  Registered Early Childhood Educator
10 Years of Service  |  Additional Languages: Ukrainian, Russian

"Sunburst is a part of my family."

Toddler room staff photo

Toddler Room (18-30 Months)

Verine Thompson  |  Registered Early Childhood Educator
17 Years of Service

"We empower the children to embrace each milestone and reach their fullest potential in life - each child is treated as a unique individual."

JoAnne Zilli  |  Bachelor of Arts & Registered Early Childhood Educator
19 Years of Service

"We are a community that is based on respect and responsibility for the young children in our care."

Yen Le  |  Early Childhood Assistant
7 Years of Service  |  Additional Languages: Vietnamese

"The Children at Sunburst are incredible! Each and everyone of them are special and unique in their own little ways."

Pre-school room staff photo

Pre-school Room (2½-5 years)

Sue Masi  |  Assistant Director  |  Registered Early Childhood Educator
30 Years of Service  |  Additional Languages: Italian

"A safe, educational and friendly environment where children can play, learn and develop to their full potential."

Carol Smith-Brown  |  Registered Early Childhood Educator
23 Years of Service

"I love Sunburst because of the opportunity given to nurture and shape young lives for the future."


Additional Support

Rosi Gulli  |  Support Staff
17 Years of Service  |  Additional Languages: Italian