Our Team

Mary Mar Sales

Hi, I am Mary Mar Sales, a registered ECE. As a dedicated early childhood educator, I am passionate about fostering the development of young learners through meaningful interactions and play-based inquiry. I promote children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development by concentrating on establishing a secure, welcoming, and stimulating environment. Each child may grow at their own pace while gaining confidence and a love of learning, according to my instruction, which is based on curiosity, creativity, and respect. Building a supportive environment where each child feels seen, recognized, and celebrated is something I believe in, and I cherish solid ties with families. I genuinely respect open communication and cooperation with parents and caregivers, and I place a high importance on family partnerships. Together, we can foster your child’s growth in all facets of life, not just in the classroom.

Ishani Subedi

Hi, I am Ishani Subedi, a Registered Early Childhood Educator. I am passionate about creating a warm, safe, and inclusive environment where children feel valued, respected, and encouraged to be themselves. Through my experiences in daycare, after-school care, summer camp, and family resource settings, I have had the opportunity to work with children with different personalities, interests, and needs. These experiences have taught me the importance of building positive relationships with children and taking the time to understand each child as an individual.

I believe children learn best through play, curiosity, exploration, and meaningful interactions. I enjoy engaging children through art, music, movement, sensory experiences, stories, and hands-on activities that encourage creativity, communication, problem-solving, and active participation. I especially enjoy observing children’s interests and using their natural curiosity to create opportunities for learning and discovery.

As an educator, I value kindness, patience, respect, and open communication. I strive to support children as they develop confidence, independence, social skills, and a positive sense of themselves. I also believe that strong relationships with families are an important part of creating a supportive environment for children’s growth and development. My goal is to make each child feel welcomed, heard, cared for, and excited to learn.

Fatemeh Sayad Abbasi

Hanaa Guirguis

Maggie Yim

Hengameh Tamimi

I am so grateful to be part of the team at Noah’s Ark Childcare and Nursery as a Preschool Educator. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Farsi Literature and graduated from Seneca College with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. I have over 20 years of teaching experience and have gained valuable experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.

I believe every child is unique and can learn and grow at their own pace. I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can explore, play, and develop their skills. Building strong, caring relationships with children, families, and colleagues is one of my greatest strengths.

Personal Info:
Degree: Bachelor’s in Farsi Literature & Early Childhood Education Diploma, Seneca College
Languages: English and Farsi
Strengths: Patient, Creative, Supportive

Sedigheh Mahin

Ms. Mahin has been in Noah’s Ark Childcare and Nursery since January 2023.

She is a passionate, caring, kind and patient infant educator.

She enjoys interacting, caring and developing a close bond with our children in the infant program.

She is always willing to go above and beyond to help each child grow and develop to their best!

Jaspreet Kaur

Maral Moghtader

My name is Maral, and I am a deeply caring and passionate Early Childhood Assistance.

I believe in creating a safe, positive, and welcoming environment where children feel secure enough to explore, learn, and grow.

I love bringing fresh ideas and creative activities into the classroom to make learning interactive and fun.

My ultimate goal is to nurture every child’s development, helping them build confidence and reach their full potential.

Nelly Sayegh

Alky Yu

Sara Ensafi

Sarah Hanna

Gehan Abader

Sheyda Esmaeilipour

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Irene Ly

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

Aakriti Uprety

Hi, I am Aakriti Uprety, a Registered Early Childhood Educator, and I believe that the most meaningful part of early childhood education is not simply teaching children what to know, but helping them discover who they are capable of becoming. My goal is to nurture confident, independent, curious, compassionate, and capable little learners. I want every child in my care to grow up believing, “I can try, I can learn, and I can do it.” To me, education goes far beyond ABCs and 123s. I want children to learn how to think, communicate, problem-solve, regulate their emotions, build friendships, take responsibility, show kindness, and believe in themselves. I do not want to simply prepare children for their next classroom; I want to help prepare them for life. As an educator, I value professionalism, teamwork, and respect above all. I believe that strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues create the foundation for a positive and meaningful learning environment. I strive to be supportive, respectful, dependable, and always willing to learn and grow alongside my team.
I believe that behind every confident child is an adult who once looked at them and said, “You have got this, I have faith in you.” That is the educator I aspire to be every single day.

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:

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