Our Team
Miss Ali, ECE III
Director
Ali is excited to be the new director of ART and has been in the childcare field for over 20 years, including having ran her own day home for 13 years. Ali has also worked in various childcare centers and was an educational assistant for a few years, working with children with diverse medical needs. Ali loves being around children, watching them learn and grow and interact with each other.
In Ali's spare time, she enjoys camping, being outdoors and spending time with her two boys and cat Jewel.
Miss Naba, ECE III
Educator
Miss Naba is proud to be part of the ART Cooperative Preschool staff. Naba joined ART in the summer of 2023 as a summer student, and returned full-time after obtaining her ECE Level III at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
What Naba loves most about ART is its heart and purpose. ARTs mission is especially close to her heart, as her younger sister lives with Type 1 diabetes and is more vulnerable to illness and hospitalizations. Watching her sisters experiences has taught Naba the importance of understanding, compassion, and creating environments where all children can come to learn and play safely. and brings this to ART - a place dedicated to providing safe, in-person learning experiences for all children.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, Naba values hands-on, experiential learning, where children can explore materials, make discoveries, and express their ideas in creative ways. Naba also values outdoor learning, as nature offers endless opportunities for curiosity, imagination, and meaningful connection with the world around us. Looking to the future, Naba hopes to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Education, while continuing to grow alongside the wonderful children, families, and staff at ART.
Outside of work, Naba enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, going for walks, and a little retail therapy.