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
Dea-ta Dawson
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Debbie Perkovich
Office Administrator
Rick Kolich
Bus Driver
Chris Andrew
Custodian/Maintenance
Dusty Dawson
Custodian
Sharon Schraud
Chef
Richard George
Kitchen Support
Jon Nicholson
Operations and Maintenance
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