Qualified Teachers, B.Ed.

Lorraine Rohs, B.ED., Early Childhood Services Diploma

Lorraine was introduced to our preschool as a substitute teacher for Jane Turk, in the spring of 2005.  Lorraine was invited to join the preschool as a permanent teacher in September 2005.

Lorraine attended the University of Calgary and graduated with a Bachelor or Education in 1985.  Her majors were reading and language, as well as early childhood education.  Lorraine taught kindergarten in Rocky Mountain House for two years, then moved to Calgary and continued to teach kindergarten for another three years.

After having a family, Lorraine chose to be a stay-at-home parent to her three children.  She continued her interest in teaching through volunteering in schools and teaching at her church.

She is pleased to be teaching at such an open and family centered program as the Haysboro Community Preschool.

Lorraine also volunteers at Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit store for third-world countries.  She also loves to quilt, as well as go hiking and camping.

Jane Turk, B.Ed.

Jane has been with the Haysboro Community Preschool since it opened its doors in 1999.

Jane received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba.  She taught physical education and grades 1 and 2 for St. James school division in Winnipeg for five years.

Upon moving to Calgary, in 1987, Jane taught for the Calgary Board of education for an additional give years.  She then made the decision to stay home with her two children.

Two years later Jane began a preschool out of her home for 3 and 4 year olds.  Her home preschool ran for 5 years.

Jane was asked by the community association to help organize the Haysboro Community Preschool for its opening in September 1999.  She joined our program at this point.

Jane has also been an active volunteer at the Haysboro Elementary School, helped coach Southfour soccer and hockey, as well as run preschool dance classes at the South YMCA.