Ms. Vanessa Van Winden

Early Childhood Educator
Written By Meghan Gillespie

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!

Meghan Gillespie
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