A little more about Kim.

Kim grew up in the small ‘’village’’ of Tyne Valley, with her older brother. Always racing their way down the hill on their bicycle any chance they could get. If Kim wasn’t out throwing a softball in the summertime, she was at her Grandparents family cottage, in Grand River. Always involved in some sort of sport, no matter what the season, Kim was always busy with hockey, softball or intramural sports. Kim loves her four fur babies, and her niece and nephew as if they were her own. Kim is always a busy bee, with something on the go.

Kim is very passionate about working within the community, as she takes pride in guiding our young minds and being a support system for their families. Kim provides a positive and bubbly attitude when tackling any task.

Since 2012, Kim has worked in Child Care, Group Homes, Mental Health Associations, Long Term Care and the Public School’s Branch. Each career has given Kim, the knowledge and experience she has today.

Josh is a Community Worker with over two decades’ worth of experience working with youth and children through national and community-based non-profit organizations which engage young people around social, recreational, economic and environmental issues and provide programming and resources that foster community, leadership and life/career skills development.

Originally from Toronto, Josh has worked as a Program Manager of a national environmental youth leadership program for Earth Day Canada, and as anti-oppression and equity peer educator on behalf of both Planned Parenthood of Toronto, and the Toronto District School Board. He comes to BGC Prince County after relocating to PEI from Newfoundland where he spent 10 years working in various rural communities, and as a Program Coordinator for the Green Bay Community Youth Network.

Geryd has recently moved to Summerside from Northern Ontario. He is a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo where he played Varsity football for the Warriors. He enjoys playing and watching all sports in his free time as well as learning new skills.

He has learned a lot from BGC Prince County in his short time here. He hopes to further contribute to supporting the program with emphasis on healthy and active lifestyles.

He enjoys teaching the kids different sports/skills, making them laugh with his silly riddles and being a positive role model.

Mark was born and raised on Prince Edward Island. He is married with two children and has settled in the village of Miscouche.

He is extremely motivated and outgoing. After obtaining his Human Services Diploma from Ashton College, he worked for the Public School Branch as an Educational Assistant with children of all age groups. He has also worked with children who have learning disabilities and behavioral challenges. Furthermore, Mark has over 20 years of experience coaching children of all age levels.

Mark feels he possesses a comprehensive skill set and uses a hands on approach necessary for a positive outcome in this role. He encompasses a caring and sensitive personality and has a genuine interest in helping others with varying levels of ability to become more independent and lead happy healthy lives.

Anne was born in Fort McMurray but her Dad’s family is from Malpeque, PEI.

She moved to the Island in 2010. She received her Early Childhood Development Diploma from Keyano College in Fort McMurray. She worked for BGC Fort McMurray from 2004-2009 and has been with BGC Summerside since 2013.

She enjoys cooking and eating food, arts, crafts, cute animals and video games. You can find Anne at the front door greeting the children during the Before School Breakfast Program. In the afternoon she runs the craft room during the After School Program.

Michelle was born in Summerside and grew up as a “country gal”.

She has 2 grown up children, and is a proud grandmother.

She has been with BGC Summerside since 2011. She started with the after-school program, then into the Volunteer Coordinator, and in 2017 she took on the Administrative Assistant.

Her hobbies include going on walks, knitting dish cloths, reading and diamond art. She has a love for reading and “the gift to gab”. She loves working with/meeting people. Her favorite time of the year is Christmas.

Danielle works as a one on one with special needs children.

She is a mom to three boys and was born and raised here in PEI. In her spare time she loves doing things with her kids and keeping busy.

Ishu works as a Devops Coordinator (Development and Operations Coordinator) at BGC Prince County.

He is from India and came to Canada as an international student in 2018 attending St. Lawrence college Kingston ON. He has graduated with a degree in General Business. After completing his studies, he moved to PEI.

Ishu is confident and always plays a positive role wherever he works.  He loves working at BGC Prince County because he likes the way everything is organized, and the children are provided a safe and enriching environment.

Ishu loves shopping and is obsessed with buying new clothes.

Ami is a grant writer at BGC Prince County. She is responsible for generating revenue for the organization.

She is from India and came to Canada in 2019 as a student at Holland College. She received a diploma in Business Administration. She had completed her post secondary education in India with a diploma in Business and Accounting. Amy enjoys accounting, and previously worked as a GST/HST Accounting Clerk at Canada Revenue Agency.

In her free time she loves listening to music and cooking.

Byron has been with BGC Prince County since 2015.

He is married with one son. Originally from Summerside, Byron enjoys woodworking and classic cars.