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Administration
Diane Swiatek
Director
BA - University of Calgary
BEd - University of Calgary
Early Childhood Education Diploma - University of Calgary
Interesting Facts:
Started Banbury Crossroads School in 1979 and was the sole teacher for the first 8 years.
Played guitar and sang with a folk group called the Bonniefolk.
Performed at the Stampede Grandstand show in 1967, the Confederation year.
Has Grade 9 piano (Toronto Conservatory), plus 1 year of Grade 10.
Enjoys reading about psychology, parenting and innovative education; also, bicycling, weaving, dancing and helping with carpentry renovations.
Anne Bransby-Williams
Office Administrator
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Mount Royal College
Level 3 Advanced Qualification Certificate for Childcare - Alberta Family Services
Interesting Facts:
Has worked for Banbury for over 10 years, starting out as the pre-K teacher.
Has worked as a Childcare worker at Ernest Manning High School Infant Centre helping teenage moms learn to be parents and maintain their student status at the same time.
Two furry felines run her household.
Enjoys cooking, gardening and traveling!
Karen Harrison
Principal
Pre-K - Grade 3 PE
BPE - pre-adolescence - University of Calgary
BEd - elementary - University of Calgary
Interesting Facts:
Has been working at Banbury since 1991.
Was a member of the University of Calgary Women’s Volleyball Team.
Has extensive experience and training in recreation for children.
Has two children attending the school.
Dean Tickles
Vice Principal
Director of School Development
Gr. 7-12 English and Pre-K - Gr. 12 Physical Education
B.P.E. - minor in English - University of Calgary
B.Ed. - secondary - University of Calgary
M.B.A. - Nova Southeastern University - Florida
Interesting Facts:
Was one of three students of 132 to complete all pre-requisites and graduate studies in 2 years with a final GPA of 4.0.
Has been nominated twice for both the Pan Canadian Teacher Excellence Award and Alberta Teacher Excellence Award.
Author of the kinesthetic strand of Book7, Teaching students who are Gifted and Talented.
Is a member of the Youth Justice Committee for Strathcona Community Association.
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