Our Staff

Hello, my name is Rose. I am pleased to serve as the program manager for South Region Parents as Teachers.

Every family we visit has unique skills and strengths, hopes and dreams. Together we explore what works for you in the challenges of everyday parenting while keeping an eye on the goals you have for yourself, your children and your family.

All our parent home visitors receive specialized training and support to deliver customized home visits in-person and/or virtually (by video conferencing or phone) anytime during pregnancy or in the crucial early years of children's lives.

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visiting model and materials are evidence-based and grounded in developmental science. PAT is a world leader in home visitation. The PAT model is the most widely replicated, evidence-based home visiting model in the world. Parents can confidently put their trust in Parents as Teachers programs.

Hi, my name is Desiree, I am excited to be a home visitor with Parents as Teachers delivering personal home visits in Coalhurst adn area as part of the South Central Family Resource Network . I am a proud mother of two wonderful children, and have enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Child and Youth Care Worker. One of Parents as Teachers core values is that parents are their child's first and most influential teachers, and I fully believe this as well.

I know that being a parent can be the most rewarding and amazing experience, but it definitely comes with its challenges as well. Parents as Teachers offers so much research based information and support for parents, and I am proud to deliver the information to families. I love connecting with families and helping guide parents along their parenting journey, I look forward to meeting new people and can't wait to pass along the great materials PAT has to offer.

Please contact the main office at 403-320-5983 for more information on service for families in the Coalhurst, Coaldale, Fort Macleod and areas.

My name is Heidi and I have loved the opportunity that I have had to provide support to children and their families both in the home, school and community settings. I have four children of my own and I therefore recognize the importance of having support and encouragement in raising a family. We have heard the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child”. I believe this to be true. Being a part of Parents as Teachers gives me the opportunity to share valuable information, discuss things that parents might find challenging and support and encourage parents in their parenting journey.

Parents are a child’s first and most influential teacher. Our hope is to partner and support families so each child will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

"Hi! My name is Lorry. I am a wife and mother, first and foremost.
I am excited to be part of the Parents as Teachers providing support, information and resources for families in Lethbridge.

I wish that I had known about Parents as Teachers when I began my family. To have had the support and resources that PAT brings would have made parenting so much more enjoyable. All the feelings of inadequacy dispelled by simply having the information I needed to be the best mom I could be. Understanding child development ("is that normal?"), brain development ("what can I do to help?"), temperament ("why does he do that?") and family wellness ("where do I get help with that?") .

Every parent loves their child and wants to do his/her best as a parent. I am honored to be able to partner with you as you parent."

My name is Melissa and I am very excited to be part of the Parents as Teachers Team in Lethbridge. I am a wife and mom to boy/ girl twins. I love what Parents as Teachers offers to parents and their families and I cannot wait to share it with everyone.

Being a parent is not always easy. We are presented with new challenges, as well as rewards, each and every day. As a home visitor, I am excited to support families through the challenges and celebrations of their children's early years. Together we will ensure you, as a parent, and your children realize your full potential.

Hello! It is my privilege to introduce myself to you. My name is Cynthia, I have the opportunity to serve families, as a home visitor, in the Cardston and District Area of the South Central Family Resource Network. I have worked with families in a variety of capacities and trust the experience I have gained will be a support to you.

Being a parent is awesome, but it does not come without it’s challenges. We all have questions and Parents as Teachers is a great resource for answers. The resources provided through Parents as Teacher visits will empower parents with knowledge of supporting their child’s development to realize their full potential. I hope that if I have the opportunity to visit you, you will feel supported in your important role of parenting. I’m looking forward to visiting with you.

Hello! My name is Dianne and I have enjoyed many years in early childhood education and care. I love working with families and have a passion for empowering them as their children’s first and most important teacher. I love that no matter whether you are new to parenting or a little seasoned, Parents as Teachers offers parents and caregivers opportunities to learn, grow and build on your strengths.

As parents, we all want to do our best and we can all use a little kindness and encouragement along the way! If you are in Raymond and area in the South Central Family Resource Network, I would love to partner with on you on your parenting journey and welcome you to Parents as Teachers.
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Oki, My name is Kristian. I have a background in Child & Youth Care and Human Services. I've enjoyed working with children and families for several years. I'm excited to provide supports to families in Lethbridge and in our city's Indigenous serving Family Resource Network! I look forward to working with families in my role as a home visitor.

Being a mother of two teenagers, I can say I wish had known about something such as Parents As Teachers. So, with that being said, I am very excited that I get to work together with you and your family/family members as we explore your child’s development!

Hi there! My name is Dionne and I am so excited to be a Home Visitor for South Region Parents as Teachers in the South Central Family Resource Network. Most importantly I am honored to be able to help support families in Taber, Vauxhall and our rural communities. It really does take a village to raise a child. As a Home Visitor I look forward to supporting parents and children and watching caregivers grow and learn during the duration of time we will spend together. I have worked with families and children for over 8 years and have a Diploma in Special Needs Education. I am a wife and proud mom to 3 beautiful children. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with parents to help give their child the most optimal development possible.

“Behind every young child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first.” -Matthew Jacobson

Hello there! My name is Faith. I am very excited to work with you and your family! I currently service the South Central FRN including Bow Island & Foremost Region. The Parents as Teachers home visiting model is currently being utilized all around the globe. It is evidence-based and provides families support in reaching developmental milestones and healthy child development. We recognize that each family unit is unique in its own way and do our best to support families thrive as they take on the challenging yet rewarding journey of parenthood.

A little bit about myself, I have worked predominantly in Social Work, supporting a variety of individuals and families including displaced homeless men, special needs children, as well as youth and adults.

One of my favourite quotes from Maria Montessori is “Play is the Work of the Child!”. I believe so much in enriching our kiddos through play, education, attainable goals and proper boundary setting. I can’t wait to meet with you and your family!

Hi there, my name is Vanessa Riewe, and I am your South Region Parents as Teachers Home Visitor for the Crowsnest Pass and area. I am so pleased and honored to bring this wonderful program to families as part of the South Central Family Resource Network. I am a wife, working mother of two, living in the Crowsnest Pass. I come from a Child and Youth Care background, and have worked in a variety of different settings, but truly have a passion for home visitation.

Being a part of such an amazing organization, that is packed full of incredible evidence based information, I am eager to share! I cannot wait to be on this new journey with you!

Hi! My name is Nancy. After teaching Grade 2 and then having the privilege of home educating my own children for a few years, I have the distinct understanding that parents are not only their child’s first teacher, but also the most invested one.

I’m here to collaborate with you to identify your strengths, provide you with resources and assist you to set goals to help you be confident in your parenting choices while helping you overcome challenges we all face as parents.

I look forward to serving the families in the Pincher Creek area as we learn and grow together in this journey called parenting!