(Director, Internal Operations)

Becky is the Director of all daily and internal operations at Rhyme and Reason Early Learning. A career in education has been her dream since she was a preschooler herself, and loves fostering learning experiences every day in her own classroom. Her passion for working in the Early Childhood Education field began 15 years ago when she first started working in the field. Her work history includes being a Private Nanny, Preschool Recreation Instructor, Out of School Care Facilitator, and an Advanced Kindergarten Instructor. She graduated with a Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care from Bow Valley College. She believes that being a Preschool Teacher is beyond rewarding and gratifying, but the best bonus is that it includes tons of smiles, laughs and a whole lot of fun!

(Teacher)

Chatereal is a level II Early Childhood Educator. Her decision to embark upon a career in education stems from her desire to nurture children’s holistic growth and development. She dedicates her practice to creating a safe, inclusive space where children’s voices are respected and valued. She aims to foster confident, empathetic, and resilient individuals who explore the world with open hearts and curious minds. She looks forward to spending another year with the Rhyme & Reason family.

(Teacher, OH&S Officer)

Mariah is a Teacher and Level III Early Childhood Educator. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from MacEwan University in 2021, followed by her Bachelor of Education from Ambrose University in 2023. Mariah’s work history includes providing one-on-one literacy support to children with learning disabilities, as well as working as a substitute teacher for multiple school boards. Mariah has always had a passion for working with young children and she loves getting to laugh every day. Mariah is inspired by the creative, inquisitive minds of preschoolers and she looks forward to learning together with them each day.

(Teacher)

Sara is a Level III Early Childhood Educator and received her Higher Diploma and Bachelor Degree of Early Childhood Education from EdUHK. Her minor is Special Needs Child Studies. She has worked for several years with children aged 3-6, and also worked in a kindergarten for children with exceptional needs. She is optimistic and energetic. She likes singing, dancing, and acting with children. She looks forward to growing with the Rhyme & Reason family.     

(Director, External Operations)

Alexandra May (M.Ed, B.A) is the Co-Director and Founder of Rhyme and Reason Early Learning. As a children's programmer she has worked for years in the fields of Childcare and Education in organizations around the city such as Gymboree Play and Learn, The YMCA, The City of Calgary, the Calgary Public Library, and as a friend of the National Parent-Child Mother Goose Program of Canada. She received her degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Calgary and studied at Lancaster University in the UK. She received her Masters of Education in Educational Psychology and Multiliteracies Pedagogy, with a focus on ADHD in the Early Years. She is an active volunteer with local and international Child Advocacy Initiatives and in various Community Arts programs, and is a professor of Education at the University of Lethbridge and of ELCC at Bow Valley College. Alex is happiest working with children, who make much more sense to her than grown-ups.

(Events Coordinator)

Amaris is a level 2 Child Development worker who graduated from Bow Valley College in 2020 (after doing a practicum placement with Rhyme & Reason!) Her passion for child development started when she was a teenager and babysat toddler twins each week. Learning how to navigate the twins specific and very different needs triggered a curiosity in her that lead her down the road of Early Childhood Development. Her studies taught her that this world is a child's playground and they truly learn best through playing, socializing, exploring, creating and having fun!! Amaris loves planning games and activities that build self confidence, curiosity, adventure and laughter! Like Albert Einstein once said "Play is the highest form of research".