Ms. Vanessa Van Winden
Hi, my name is Vanessa. I am a graduate of the ECE diploma program at Langara.
I grew up on the east coast eating wild strawberries, catching grasshoppers and frogs,
exploring fields, forests, lakes and rivers in the sun, rain and snow. In my free time my
childhood experiences continue to live vibrantly in me as I continue to connect to nature
while hiking, cycling, paddleboarding, camping and swimming in lakes and the ocean.
Gardening with children is a passion of mine as is fostering a connection to the natural
world. In my practice I believe in reciprocal relationships that encompass educators,
children and place. I find children’s sense of wonder to be contagious and inspiring!
email: vanessa@bayviewpreschool.ca