Meet Our Team
The Block 8 Team is made up of a diverse group of members who all share a passion for guiding and supporting children . Our team members come with backgrounds in music, the arts, sports, or physical fitness
and each has their own unique passions that they bring to Block 8.
Each team member has a valid first aid certificate and has completed training in child development.
and each has their own unique passions that they bring to Block 8.
Each team member has a valid first aid certificate and has completed training in child development.
Cindy Sepp
Owner, teacherCindy is a BC certified teacher who is known for her innovative techniques of combining games, field trips, music, stories and learning. Cindy has led children on international trips while teaching about cultural differences and has delivered musical productions while instilling musical knowledge, leadership qualities and organizational skills in the students. Currently pursuing her certificate in Intercultural Studies, Cindy has lived, worked, photographed and studied the local culture in 4 different countries. Her stories keep children entertained while they gain an understanding of how vast the cultural differences can be within our city and our world.
Miss Cindy's goal is to create opportunities for learning while the students play, do artwork, make and listen to music, and engage in physical activities. Cindy has her ARCT from the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music and uses Orff and Kodaly methodologies combined with folk songs in her teaching. |
Danita Sepp
OwnerDanita is both an entrepreneur and a mother, and has spent many years in the BC swimming and Canadian rowing worlds.
Having been an athlete and coach at various levels, she enjoys motivating groups of children to attain the highest level of performance possible, understanding that achieving excellence is a state of mind. Her experience with Canadian and Estonian National Rowing teams has given her insights into different motivational techniques and how they can apply to different individuals. |
Katherine Motut
Child and Youth Care WorkerWhile raising her own three children, Katherine earned diplomas in Child and Youth Care and in Early Childhood Education Assistance and graduated top of her class in 2016. She is also trained in Behavioural Intervention, non-violent crisis intervention and first aid. Katherine’s practicum program in School District 41 gave her experience developing activity-based programs while mentoring individual students.
Though her schooling is integral to her capability of supporting children, her passion in raising her own children for over 18 years has been fundamental in hands-on experience. Miss Katherine provides a supportive environment for children and youth and has been recognized for abundant patience and ability to maintain calm in the midst of crisis. She is compassionate and inclusive with personal experience being supportive of children and youth in the LGBTQ community. |
