Our Teacher

Meet Teacher Patt!

After being an enthusiastic PPP parent herself, Patt Uren obtained her Diploma in Early Childhood Education in 1990. She loves working with children and parents alike, and it shows. Patt's guidance and expertise at the preschool, along with her ability to encourage each child's individual strengths, has inspired a strong sense of community amongst families at Seymour Heights PPP.

Patt has received numerous awards for her continued excellence in the field of early childhood education, including the Goldie Maycock Award, the highest honour presented by the Council of Parent Participation Preschools in B.C. Her outstanding contributions to the parent participation preschool movement were recognized with the 2003 Parent Cooperative Preschools International District Award. In 2009, Patt was selected as one of a tiny group of early childhood educators across Canada to receive the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

In addition to teaching preschoolers, Patt has been involved with educating adults earning their Early Childhood Education Diplomas. A long-time resident of the North Shore, she is a mother of three and an active member of her community and church.

Patt has been our dedicated teacher since 1991. The 2011-12 school year marks her 20th and final year at SHPPP. We wish her the best in her next adventure!

Seymour Heights PPP is Hiring!

Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool, a North Vancouver play-based community preschool, is looking for a Teacher-Supervisor, to start August 2012, or earlier. Excellent working environment supported by a dedicated membership of parents.

Must be a self-starter, fully qualified (ECE and BC Supervisor's Licence), an effective communicator, and willing to work with the parent executive. Prior preschool experience an asset.

Are you our next Teacher-Supervisor? Please contact us at shppp.hiring@gmail.com and see our Hiring Page for more information.