Meet our dedicated Child Care Centre Staff
Leanne
LEANNE THOMEY
DIRECTOR
Hello my name is Leanne Thomey.
I have a degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria and an Early Childhood Administrators Certificate from Mount St. Vincent University.
I have worked in the field since 2000 and over 14 of those years have been with Fox Hollow. I have been a pre-school teacher, an after-school teacher, a family home consultant and now the Owner/Director of Fox Hollow.
I have 2 teenage boys, and it has always been my dream to own my own centre and it’s a privilege to be able to work with the staff and families of Fox Hollow. I truly believe we have a uniqueness that sets us apart.
LEANNE THOMEY
DIRECTOR
Trudy
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Trudy Peters
Hello my name is Trudy Peters, I live in Bedford with my adult son and our cat. I graduated from Nova Scotia Teachers College in 1987 with a level 4 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and I have worked in the child care field ever since. I have worked at Fox Hollow for the past 15 years as the Assistant Director as well as working in all of the classrooms, however I am currently in the toddler room.
When I am not working I love nothing more than reading, going to the movies or searching for treasures at thrift stores and flea markets.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Trudy Peters
Sam
SAM FRASER
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Hello my name is Sam Fraser, I was Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta where I spent most of my younger years outdoors, fishing, climbing trees, biking, boating, four wheeling and more. My family and I moved to Nova Scotia in 2009 where I met my husband. We married in 2012 and it was my husband that encouraged me to follow my dream of working with children.
In May 2014 I graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education and started working at Fox Hollow.
I am now a full-time Early Childhood Educator and I enjoy every day; there’s always a new adventure just around the corner
SAM FRASER
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Claire
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
CLAIRE MCGEAN
My name is Claire McGean. I have lived in Tantallon for the past 35 years with my husband Jim, we have six children, four beautiful grandchildren.
I have worked with children for most of the last 35 years. Previous to working at Fox Hollow I ran my own home daycare for children from ages 6 months to 12 years. I have worked at Fox Hollow for 17 years, getting to know the children and their families in the toddler, pre-school, and school-age programs. It was during this time that I received my level 1 classification.
When not at work my interests vary from gardening to spending as much time as possible with my grandchildren. I also enjoy watching football and hockey games, playing the piano, knitting and baking.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
CLAIRE MCGEAN
Heather
Heather Campbell
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
My name is Heather, I have a diploma in Human Services from Holland College in PEI.
I have worked in the human services field for the past 30 years with the last 4 years as an Early Childhood Inclusion Support Worker. I am excited to be working as a toddler teacher, as well as be a part of a dedicated and caring team.
I live in Hammond’s Plains with my partner Shawn. Between the two of us we have 4 children.
When not working I enjoy reading, movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Heather Campbell
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Cassandra
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Cassandra Porter
My name is Cassandra. I was born in Wolfville N.S. but now call Timberlea my home. I have a 7 year old daughter whom I love making memories with and love to take adventures with in my spare time.
I graduated from St. Joseph's College of Early Childhood Education in 2007 and have been working in the field ever since. I have worked with children from infant through to school aged.
I have been teaching at Fox Hollow in the preschool room since 2017.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Cassandra Porter
Nicole
Nicole Avery
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Hello, My name is Nicole Avery.
I graduated in 1993 from NSCC Kentville with my diploma in Early Childhood Education. I began looking after children in my small hometown at age 12 and it's always been what I love to do.
I've been a nanny, provided childcare in my home when my own 4 children were growing up and now I've been lucky enough to work at Fox Hollow for the last 3 years.
In my spare time my husband and I love to go for drives, hikes, camping and spending time with our families. I also love to read, cook and redo old furniture.
Nicole Avery
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Darlene
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Darlene Leblanc
My name is Darlene Leblanc. I live on Lucasville with my Husband and two cats,
I have a daughter and a son. I graduated from St. Joseph School in 2005. I am working in the preschool room at Fox Hollow.
When I am not working I love to work in my gardens and go for long walks with my husband.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Darlene Leblanc
Wendy
Wendy Wilma Wilcox
Messervey - Cook
While working with children, she is a superhero with the cape on backwards.
Wendy has taken pride in the food industry for many many years.
To many friends and family, Wendy is a caring, supportive, loyal, trustworthy, dependable, energetic, cheerful, adventurous (to name a few) human.
Wendy is her husband and girls #1 cheerleader and mama bear.
Wendy Wilma Wilcox
Messervey - Cook
Jordan
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Jordan Fiander
My name is Jordan Fiander and I graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Nova Scotia Community College.
Growing up, my mother ran a daycare out of our home until my teenage years, so I have been in the early childhood setting and around children for most of my life.
Helping children to learn, grow and have fun is my passion and I am hoping that while teaching as a male in largely female dominated field, I am able to teach the children that each and every one of them can be anything that they aspire to be!
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Jordan Fiander
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