Our Team

Irene Ly

Personal Info:

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Nahed Yanes

Hi, I’m Nahed Yanes, the chef at Noah’s Ark daycare. Originally from Egypt, I earned my university diploma there before diving into education for over a decade, teaching elementary school. But my heart truly lies in early childhood education. Cooking is my passion, and I’m on a mission to cultivate a positive relationship with food for kids, creating a nurturing, healthy, and happy environment for their early learning journey. Alongside my teaching experience, I’ve also completed certifications related to cooking and early childcare education, including the YorkSafe Food Handler Certification, CCEYA certification, and CPR C – AED certificate.

Mary Galan

Faranak Partovi

My name is Faranak partovi and I was born and raised in Iran. I’m married and I have two children.I came to Canada in 2014. I have a Master of Banking from Iran. I worked at a Montessori school for 2 years, and I have been working at Noah’s Ark daycare since February 2018. As an ECA, I am driven by my love for young children and their boundless energy and creativity.
Working with children is not just a job for me, it is a passion. I feel a deep sense of fulfillment when I see a child grow and develop into their own unique individuals. I believe that children are like sponges, soaking up everything they see, hear, and experience. I believe it is my responsibility to provide them with a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where they can explore, learn and grow.

Natasha Cherubino

Hello! My name is Natasha (ECA) in the infant room.

My whole life, I have always worked with children. I started off babysitting when I was 14 years old, to working as a substitute teacher in the YCDSB. I have experience in teaching JK, SK, grade 3, and grade 8 at 18. I then joined enforcement, working in Security, and helping and assisting York Regional Police at 20. Now, I have been truly blessed to be working at Noah’s Ark at 22. I am truly grateful and blessed to be helping your little ones, spreading joy, kindness, love, and positivity. If you would love to know more about me or my background, please don’t hesitate to ask. God bless!

Maliheh Shali

Lily Wong

I am so blessed to be a part of team at Noah’s Ark Childcare and Nursery. I was born and raised in Hong Kong and moved to Canada in 2021. I speak two languages English and Cantonese. I graduated with my Diploma of Early Childhood Education awarded High Honours at Seneca Polytechnic in 2023.

I believe that every child can reach their fullest potential at their own pace. Hence, I aim to create a positive and inclusive environment to support children’s learning, development, and well-being. My teaching approach is child-led and play-based which promotes children’s exploration and creativity. My strength is building caring and responsive relationships with children, families and co-workers.

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)

Personal Info:

Fatma Yalcin

Hello I’m Ms.Fatma, with a passion for fostering the growth and development of young minds, I have over 5 years of experience working with children. I hold a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College as a graduate in 2019. My academic journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in child development, curriculum planning, and creating a nurturing environment that stimulates cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. I believe that each child is a unique individual with their own strengths, interests, and learning styles.

Vivian Dief

I have a history degree from the  University of Cairo, I graduated in 1994. I have been with Noah’s Ark since 2018.

I was a previous teacher at the YRDSB and have been since 2014. Before that I worked at a daycare in Cairo.

I love to provide an environment of learning, growth, love and kindness for the children!

Marjan Mofif-Alagha

Mrs. Marjan is an Early Childcare Assistant (ECA) with over 10 years of experience in the field of early childhood education and care. She has always had a passion for working with children and finds great joy in being able to teach and care for them. Mrs. Marjan loves the energy and enthusiasm that children bring to her work, and she finds it incredibly rewarding to watch them grow and develop under her guidance. A fun fact about Mrs. Marjan is that she loves to incorporate music and movement into her lessons, which makes her engaging and fun to be around for the children. She believes in the importance of providing enriching experiences for her students to help them reach their full potential. Overall, Mrs. Marjan is a caring and dedicated early childhood educator who is passionate about providing a nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.

Rozita Pourkhalili

Hi my name is Rozita Pourkhalili, I have a bachelor’s degree in educational technology from Azad University, Iran. Throughout my years I have accumulated over 25 years of experience working mostly with children between the ages of two to eight years of age. My duties and responsibilities consist of tending to children’s needs and to prepare them for daily activities. My mission is to provide a safe and progressive environment in which children can develop and learn skills that will benefit them in the future. My goal is to see that enrolled children benefit from their time spent at Noah’s Ark Childcare and Nursery. Lastly, I believe that safety, having fun, and a healthy development is key towards the children’s long-term success. Thank you

Rose Jamshidi

My name is Rose Jamshidi. I was born and raised in Iran and I have a Master of Mathematics and I was a Math teacher in high school and elementary school. I have experience working with children from infancy to fourteen years old in Iran. I am married and I have a son. We moved to Canada in October 2016. I have worked in Noah’s Ark Childcare and Nursery from November 2018 to March 2020 as an ECA. After Covid I came back in November 2022. I believe in the right environment and Noah’s Ark is truly a blessed and right environment (that is safe, healthy, positive, fun and loving) children can develop and grow up and learn more skills in the best way.