Educators & Staff

Hi, I’m Brittany

I’m a 2021 graduate of the Early Childhood Education diploma program at NSCC Kingstec here in Kentville, and have been working in the childcare field ever since. I was born in Ontario, but moved to Bridgewater in 2005 where I lived and completed my schooling, from elementary all the way through grade 12. I located to the valley in the fall of 2019 to begin college and start my ECE career and lived here for about a year and a half, before moving back home in the spring of 2021 due to Covid. I since relocated back to the valley not long following, after accepting an ECE position here at Little Pumpkins, joining the LP team in the fall of 2021. I’ve been around children basically my whole life - from babysitting, to coaching, and then to becoming an educator. My biggest passion is working with children, being a positive role model, guiding them and helping them grow and succeed into beautiful and confident future adults. I love arriving to the center every morning and see all the children greet me and hug me. In my eyes, children learn best through play - allowing them to get messy, take risks and use their imaginations. In my free time outside of the center, you can find me spending time with my friends & family, going shopping or for spontaneous road trips, being outdoors, hanging at the beach in the summer, or just relaxing at home. I feel so blessed having the most rewarding career and caring for all of your beautiful, creative, loving children.

My name is Emily and I am so thrilled to the lead teacher for the junior toddler class! I was born in Barrie Ontario and moved to Nova Scotia in 2004. Originally I studied to be a florist, and found great enjoyment in that field. But my first love has always been working with children. I took the plunge and went back to school with the support of my husband Justin and graduated with honours from the NSCC Early Childhood Education program.  I am currently a level 2 educator and eventually aspire to earn my level 3. I love all your children and they bring a lot of joy into my life. Being a teacher is so rewarding and fulfilling, and I cant wait to see what we can accomplish together! 

Preschool Teacher

Hello Everyone, I’m Rishika. 

From a young age, I was captivated by the boundless curiosity and enthusiasm of young children. This fascination led me to pursue a career in nurturing and guiding the next generation.

I am from “Land of five rivers” (PUNJAB: a state) which is located in Northern part of India. I earned my diploma in Early Childhood Education from College CDI, Montréal , where I developed a deep understanding of child development, educational psychology, and effective teaching methods. I can speak four languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi and little bit of French as well, which I learned from the daycare in Montreal. I am always ready to learn new things. 

The joy of watching children grow, discover, and thrive remains the most rewarding aspect of my work. Each day brings new challenges, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners and their families.

Preschool Teacher 

Hi i'm Sonoma,

I am a mother of 3 beautiful daughters, I was a stay at home mom for almost 3 years. Before that I worked for nearly 10 years supporting adults with disabilities.

I joined the Little Pumpkins team in March 2024.

All my kids still are current students between Little pumpkins & KASP.

I enjoy spending my spare time with my children , running & spending time outside. 

Children have always been a passion of mine and since becoming a mother my passion and love for kids has grown. 

School age teacher

My name is Cindy Graves. I live in North Alton, formally from Hall’s Harbour. I have three older sisters. I am a mother of two wonderful children , a grandmother, a great grandmother and a wife to a loving husband. I love being around children and watching them grow.

My hobbies include horseback riding, cross stitch, diamond painting, going to the beach, long drives and spending my time with my children when they come for a visit from Ontario and of course spending time with my grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Hi my name is Dustin Sellars, originally from New Brunswick, from a small community called Blacks Harbour. I love to travel on my spare time, mostly because I love learning about different cultures but also exploring the beautiful scenery our earth gives to us.

 I am currently studying Early Childhood Education through Nova Scotia Community College, with being a kid to heart, it makes me enjoy this profession even more. I am very happy to announce that I will be joining the Kentville After School Program, with bringing forward my interest and connections to the children, to also being a role model and a support system for families in need. 

One quote that has stuck out to me from jumping into this field is from Maria Montessori, she stated 

 “ It's the process, not the product.” 

Understanding that no child should be judged on what their creative minds have introduced to the world, but acknowledge on how they did it. 

Hello, my name is Hazel, 

I’m a high school student at NKEC, in the Early French Immersion program. 

I’ve always loved spending time with children, they just have the purest and sweetest hearts, and they never fail to make me smile and laugh. 

I joined little pumpkins the fall of 2021, and would come in after school, to tidy up and help around. 

This summer has been the first time being in the classroom with the children and I am absolutely loving it!   I love knowing that I’m helping children to grow and learn - while making it fun! 

I’m very happy that this has been the experience of my first ever job.

We are hiring-please find our job posting on indeed or send an email with your resume to littlepumpkinskentville@gmail.com