Amanda was born and raised in England; where she was a big part of the local sycronized swimming club. After moving to Canada, she briefly swam with the Calgary Aquabells before changing her interest to softball and soccer. Amanda graduated from the Early Childhood Education program and is currently working towards her education degree. Amanda has been in many schools working through practicums and student teaching. Some of Amanda's hobbies are traveling, quadding, camping, sewing, reading and spending time with friends and family. Amanda told her parents at the age of 4 that she wanted to be a teacher and she has made her dream become a reality. Amanda is patient and very passionate about teaching at Thumbelina Preschool.
Vicki is a new teacher at Thumbelina this year. She has a Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Care, and has been working the past 10 years with children. Four of those involved working with children with special needs. Vicki is energetic, creative, and really enjoys spending her time with children and animals. She likes to be outdoors, and some of her hobbies include horseback riding, painting, reading, swimming and hiking. She has been happily married for 6 years, and has two beautiful little girls. She and her husband also share their house with a large chocolate Lab, two cats, and numerous fish. She is really looking forward to meeting all the parents and students, and having a great and exciting first year at Thumbelina (welcome aboard Vicki!).