Meet Our Team

JESSICA CHIU
Executive Director

I have my Bachelor of Education degree from the U of A, and I took over as the director of MCCS in 2007. I’m so proud of the team and program we’ve cultivated here. One of my favorite quotes is from Mr. Rogers, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood”.

DANIELLE SOS
Program Supervisor

I am the Program Supervisor for the kindergarten-grade 1 room. I have worked at MCCS since 2014 and absolutely love it. I love learning through play and I have a passion for teaching everyone that you are never too old to play. Currently away on maternity leave

MATT CUNNINGHAM
Program Supervisor

I have been working with school age kids since high school, and in out of school cares since I moved to Edmonton from New Brunswick in 2002! I love to build and ride custom bicycles with my friends.

OPAL FOREMAN
Kindergarten Lead

I am originally from Jamaica and I love palm trees and warm weather. I have worked at MCCS since 1998, and am the longest standing MCCS staff member. I am the primary kindergarten staff, and I love watching the children grow and learn new skills.

FERDOSE MOHAMED
Child Care Staff

I am the oldest of 3 sisters. My life revolves around my 3 cats and making their life as comfortable and happy as possible. I recently completed my bachelor's degree. When I'm not at work, I can be found gaming, binging on Netflix, or hanging out with my friends.

DYLAN CADDY
Child Care Staff

I grew up in Red Deer and completed my BEd at U of A in 2004. I have been working and volunteering with kids since I was in high school as a tutor, babysitter, rugby coach and TA. I enjoy building and riding custom bicycles, attending live music and theatre events, and designing and sewing clothes. I love movies & ghost stories. My hobbies include building and painting model kits and collecting cool stuff. I sometimes work as an actor, but I miss being in a band.

WYNNE THOMPSON-DICK
Child Care Staff

I am currently at Grant MacEwan for my Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies. I love cheerleading. I competed as a cheerleader, and I coached a cheerleading team for many years. I also love teaching kids, and love being outdoors (when its mild weather).

KIRSTEN SCHMIDT
Child Care Staff

I have a huge interest in science and love to learn. Back home in BC we have a farm, and so I love to talk about my pets and love for animals. I like to draw, paint and create. I enjoy the outdoors and would really like to just sit outside and read all day. I grew up around the ocean and I miss the beach a lot, so summer is my favorite season.

JOLENE PORODO
Child Care Staff

I am a student at Grant MacEwan, and I would love to teach kids someday. I really enjoy working at MCCS. My favorite thing to do with the kids is coloring and playing board games. When I'm not at MCCS, I enjoy pretty much anything that has to do with being outside. In the future, I hope to travel to more countries as I have already been to 10!

PHUONG TRAN
Child Care Staff

I have worked at MCCS since 2018. My favorite thing to do with the kids is play board and card games. I like to try new restaurants with my friends, and my grandmother is my favorite person in the world

ANNA ROMERO
Child Care Staff

I'm completing my undergrad in honors psychology program. I love hiking and trying new sports. I also love watching theater and going to the movies.

KAELIE BITTORF
Child Care Staff

I really like learning about science, especially about your immune system and the germs that make you sick. My hobbies include reading sci-fi books, board games and doing escape rooms. A friend and I started a coding/robotics club that we implemented at MCCS, and that's what led me to obtain a part-time job here!

BRIDGET HAMEL
​Child Care Staff

I am currently studying Elementary Education at the University of Alberta. I love teaching and learning with and from children. When I’m not studying or working, I love being outside, taking cycling classes, or spending time with my nieces and nephews!

MEHER KHAN
​Child Care Staff

Hello, I’m Meher! I completed my early learning and childcare diploma at MacEwan. I was born in Reading, England and lived there for ten years before moving to Canada to be closer to my extended family. I enjoy doing water colour painting and scrapbook journaling as well as playing on the Nintendo switch in my free time. I love watching Children change and grow into the best version of themselves. I hope to foster my desire to become a strong advocate for young children.