Our Staff:

Ehrlo Early Learning Centre Staff

Gladys McDonald School


	Brenda Johnson, Supervisor Brenda completed her diploma in Early Childhood Education at Siast in 1998. Before coming to work for the Early Learning Centre, Brenda worked at the Siast Children's Daycare where she worked her way up to become the Assistant Director for seven years. She has been employed with Ehrlo Early Learning Center since July 2010. She enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, reading and children. She looks forward to working with the children and families at Gladys McDonald.

	Celeste Kristensen, School Age Educator Celeste has been at Ehrlo Early Learning Centre since April 2003. Celeste has a Bachelor of Education degree. Celeste has worked with all age groups and is presently working with a preschool group. Celeste believes that children need firm but fair direction in their everyday activities and a lot of fun and positive reinforcement.

	Garima Chopra, Early Childhood Educator Garima has a Master's in Chemistry and a M.Phil in soil chemistry - a two year research base degree program. Garima started at Ehrlo Early Learning Centre as a practicum student in April of 2010 and then became a fulltime employee in the July 2010. Garima has her ECE Level I certificate from Siast and is working towards ECE level II from SIAST. She enjoys traveling, reading, musis, and children. Garima feels pride when working with children.

	Ashley Scherle, Early Childhood Educator Ashley has just completed her Elementary Education Degree at the University of Regina. She have a passion for music and dance, which her enjoy incorporating into my teaching.

	Breanna Cattell, Early Childhood Educator Breanna has been working with children since 2002. She has enjoyed being a part of their lives watching them grow and learn. Breanna is currently working towards her ECE Level I and enjoying every minute of it.

	Renee Muir, Early Childhood Educator Rene is in her third year at the University of Regina working towards her bachelor’s degree, majoring in psychology. After completion of her psychology degree, she plans to continue her education and obtain a degree in Social Work. Renee believe that with the combined degrees and how well they compliment each other, she will have a strong framework and qualifications to help her pursue her passion for children, youth, and their families. She enjoys working with the children, parents and staff at EELC. In her spare time, Renee enjoys running, travelling, time at the lake, and being with family and friends.

	Danielle Brooks, Early Childhood Educator Danielle is back from maternity leave and is now working with the school age children at the Gladys McDonald site. She completed her ECE I in 2010 and also has three years of her social work degree, which she plans to complete. Danielle has been employed with the Ehrlo Early Learning Centre since July of 2010. She looks forward to working with the children, parents, and staff.

	Merissa Ehrhardt, Early Childhood Educator Merissa attended Lakeland College where she received her diploma in Child and Youth Care. Prior to that, she attended the University of Regina. Merissa plans to continue her education and complete her Bachelor of Arts degree. She is currently working with preschool children at the Gladys McDonald site and loves watching them grow.

	Rene Kettering, Early Childhood Educator Rene has been working in the childcare field since 2006 and she has her ECE level I from SIAST. She became a full-time employee at Gladys McDonald in May of 2011. Rene enjoys walking, being outdoors, watching football, and she especially loves helping, teaching, and watching children grow day by day.