Sisi Li-Director

My name is Sisi Li, ECE-IT, M.Ed. I am the director of IC Early Learning Center. I was a teacher in China and have been an early childhood educator in Canada since 2019. 

I know that each child must feel loved, valued, respected, and supported in order to achieve and thrive. Children have a right to participate in their learning actively and must be empowered to express their views and ideas. A child’s opinion must be valued for its validity to their perspective, and their autonomy and initiative must be respected. I want to empower children and assist them to make choices that encourage success and positive self-esteem. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new.

I want to put my philosophy into practice and provide high-quality childcare service to the community, which is why I started building my own daycare—IC Early Learning Center.

I have a daughter preschooler who keeps me very busy with various activities. I enjoy exercising at the gym and doing outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and going on road trips in a camper. We love our neighborhood, participate in community service, and volunteer. We love working in our garden and enjoy the happiness of harvest. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with me in person or via email.

I am Calla, manager and lead teacher of IC Early Learning Centre.

I have a Bachelor’s degree and also have an Honor Diploma of Early Childhood Educator, Infant & Toddler and Special Ness in Canada.

I have been teaching for over 12 years experiences in preschool, Montessori, Out-of-school, and Daycare in Canada, Korea, and the Philippines.

My passion is to help individual child embrace their inquisitiveness and creativity through play-based and natural play-learning environments and activities.

I believe that children learn best through hands-on activities. I try to provide opportunities for children to engage in meaningful and purposeful activities that promote cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.

I will do my best to support every child because they deserve a high-quality education that prepares them for success in school and life. In my spare time, I have been volunteering, drawing, reading books, variety of sports. I am always happy to meet all of you.

Hello, my name is Nancy. I graduated from Vancouver Career College in the Early Childhood Education program in 2020.

Before I took the ECE program, I volunteered for five months at Royal Child Daycare in New Westminster. I chose the ECE program because I love children so much, and being an ECE teacher makes me feel really proud. I want to play, learn, and grow up with children. 

I have 3 years of working experience in 3-5 programs. While I was still in school, I was a substitute teacher at Three Bears Daycare. I really enjoyed working with children.

I look forward to meeting lovely children in the center and having a great time with the team, too.

 My name is Yoon hee Choi, and I'm delighted to work in the IC Learning Center. Allow me to share a little about myself. I was born in Korea, but I have lived in Japan for six years and California for ten years. Thanks to these experiences, I believe I have gained an acceptance and understanding of various cultures from an open-minded perspective. I have three children and particularly enjoy traveling with them. I genuinely love children and take great joy in spending time with them. I am grateful for the opportunity to do this work, as it aligns with my passion. Every year, my love for it grows; it is truly my dream job. I hope that our time together will be filled with moments of learning, self-expression, and shared happiness. 

Hello, my name is Seol Hwa Ko, but you can call me Ellen. I studied Fine Arts in Korea and have over 10 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to teach art to children and also worked as a Korean language teacher in Canada.

Working with children brings me great joy. Through my experiences, I’ve learned how to build warm, trusting relationships and connect with each child on a personal level. I always take time to understand each child’s unique personality and learning style, which helps me create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

In my free time, I love to travel. I believe that family and communication are very important, and traveling allows me to connect with nature and explore different cultures. These experiences inspire me and bring fresh ideas into my classroom.

I am dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and enjoyable environment where children can learn, grow, and express themselves every day

 My name is Michelle.

I majored in Early Childhood Education at a Korean university, graduating with good grades after completing an internship in 2020.

I love all children and animals, and I feel happy and energized with them.

Raising two children has taught me that having good physical strength is essential to support them effectively.

Therefore, I always make it a point to exercise regularly.

Every child is unique and possesses special talents.

As an early childhood educator, I aim to help children explore their interests, learn new skills, and build confidence.

I am pleased to be an IC center member and be with the children.

  Hi, my name is Jessica and I am a mother of two children. My daughter, Samantha, is 12 years old; and my son, Eric, is 8 years old. I have a Bachelor of Education and an ECE certificate. The reason I chose to work with kids and become a teacher is because, I love working with them, teaching them, and helping shape them into the young adults they become. I spend most of my free time with my family and my friends. I enjoy cooking for them, hiking with them, and doing everything with them. I am excited to be a part of IC Early Learning team. I look forward to see you and your children.

  Hello, My name is Anna Park.

I'm glad to be an ECE teacher in the IC Learning Center.

I majored in design, and I love children, so I planned and ran a local children's art development program at an illustration school. We carried out a project where we explored the neighborhood with children and made a map by drawing the neighborhood that the children remembered and drew. Moreover, I have experience working at a preschool children's art academy. I had a mural project with school age children as volunteers. I have experience working at BC Children's Hospital and volunteered at a cathedral nursery.

Children are capable in their uniqueness, creative, and full of potential. I believe that they can develop effectively in a play learning environment.I would like to do my best to support children and grow together so that they can grow as children.

I like drawing, sometimes learn jiu-jitsu, and enjoy riding a bicycle. I will become an ECE teacher who builds healthy relationships with children.

Hello, My name is Hyerim Yoon, but everyone calls me Rimi. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism and child studies from Korea. I have long contemplated what I love doing and what I excel in. As a result, I have come to value working for children and helping them grow in better environments. This realization led me to study Child Studies and choose a job. Looking back on my past, I've spent most of my time with children and working for them. Seeing their smiles and happiness gives me strength and joy, even during challenging times. I am thrilled to join the IC Early Learning Center team and look forward to meeting you and your children. 

I believe it's important to provide children with opportunities to explore and learn freely throughdiverse experiences. I think creating environments where children can construct their ownworlds with respect and support is crucial to me. Therefore, I am committed to ensuring allchildren grow up happy and healthy.

  My name is Rachel and I am from Korea. I studied child welfare in university because I have always loved being with children and wanted to

learn more about how to support their growth and happiness. 

I believe that every child should feel safe, respected and cared for. That’s why I try to build warm and trusting relationship with them. I love to spend time with children in a caring way, almost like a older sister or close friend they can feel comfortable with. I find that way children feel more confident and can express themselves.

Outside of work, I like to play Piano, which makes me happy and feel calmed. 

 Hello, my name is Doyoung Song.

I truly enjoy being with children and deeply respect each child's unique personality and strengths. I love talking with kids, reading books, singing songs, and sharing happy moments together.

Every day, I strive to make children feel happy, safe, loved, and excited to learn new things.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family—hiking, biking, camping, and swimming are some of our favorite activities.

I’m so happy to be a part of the IC Early Learning Center and look forward to growing and learning with this wonderful community!

 Description

I'm Harleen Kaur, an experienced educator with over 7 years working in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Infant Toddler (IT), and Special Needs (SN) programs. I’ve had the privilege of working across both profit and nonprofit organizations, where I’ve developed a strong commitment to child-led learning and student-centered teaching practices.

I strive to empower young learners through inquiry-based, hands-on experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking from the very beginning of their developmental journey.

Working with infants and toddlers is especially meaningful to me. I believe in creating nurturing, responsive environments where even the youngest children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore the world around them.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy going to Pilates, discovering new cafés, and spending time at the beach. These moments help me stay grounded and bring renewed energy to my work.

As an educator, I’m deeply committed to ongoing growth—both for myself and the children I support—so that every day becomes a meaningful step in the lifelong journey of learning