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 . We hold degrees in Education, Anthropology, Business and Physical Therapy. Some are also educated in Behavioural Intervention and Special Education. Our multicultural, multi-generational team combines experience and energy to ensure our students are engaged, educated.. and having fun!
Each team member has a valid first aid certificate and has completed training in child development.
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 National Rowing Team worlds.
With a BCOMM majoring in computer science, from UBC, she spent many years in software development. Now, however, she has chosen a more flexible career which has her devoting her time to setting up childcare instead of information systems (although they truly have many similarities!). 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. |
Roxanne
Child Care Worker,
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Katherine
Child and Youth Care Worker,
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Colette
Performing Arts Guest Instructor
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Sarah
Child Care WorkerAll the way from India, we have Ms. Sarah, an Occupational Therapist, freelance content writer, and
more importantly a mother of two. Ms Sarah has her Masters in Occupational Therapy (Neurosciences) from India and has many years of experience working with children with different needs. She hopes to work her way towards becoming a licensed Occupational Therapist in BC, in the near future. Presently, Ms. Sarah is enjoying being with the kids at Block 8 Academy, raising her own brood, and pursuing her love of writing! Courtney
Child Care Worker & Driver
Miss Courtney's bio is coming soon!
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Mackenzie
Child Care WorkerMiss Mackenzie has lots of energy and loves to get the kids excited about activities and adventures!
Miss Mackenzie is attending university and will make a wonderful teacher soon. She has experience working with a hydro-physio therapy program for children with physical and mental disabilities where she worked directly with the children in the water in a one on one setting. Miss Mackenzie also works as a one on one support worker with an elementary school aged child. She has lots of unique ideas for activities, is great at solving problems under pressure is also very patient in stressful situations. Mila
Child Care Worker
Miss Mila's bio is coming soon!
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Rachel
Child Care Worker & DriverMiss Rachel's bio is coming soon!
Emine
Child Care Worker
Emine's bio coming soon!
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