Our teachers
We are proud to introduce the wonderful teachers at River East Scholars Nursery School.
Darcy Davies
Director
Nursery School Teacher ECE III
My name is Darcy Davies. I am a mother of five, and a grandmother of 10. I am in my 22nd year with the nursery school. I have been working with children in many different capacities from teaching Sunday school and Girl guides to running a home daycare to working in the nursery school, for over 30 years. I am a graduate of the CBA/PLAR program at Red River College and obtained my ECE II in 2010. It is an honour and a pleasure to be working with your children.
“I have surrounded myself with small children all my grown-up life. I cannot see myself anywhere else. Being with children completes me!”
Monica Register
Kindercare Teacher ECE II
My name is Monica Register. I am a mom to an amazing 3 year old boy. I have my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Winnipeg and my ECE II certification through the CBA/PLA program at Red River. I have worked with children since 2006 in a variety of settings and happily joined the RESNS team in 2012.
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“I am thrilled to be able to be a part of the RESNS team, and to start this adventure in Nursery School.”
Melanie Orviz
Kindercare Teacher ECE II
My name is Melanie Orvis. I am married with two wonderful daughters. I am a CCA and have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Developmental Studies. I have worked with children in a variety of childcare settings throughout the past 20 years. I find working with children very gratifying and love being a part of the RESNS team.
“I find working with children very rewarding and it brings me much joy and happiness”
Reneé Savoie
Nursery School Teacher ECE II
My name is Renee Savoie, and I am the mother of two wonderful babes! I have been in the childcare field for almost 20 years. I am a Red River College Graduate and am an ECE II. This is my 16th year working with the amazing teachers at RESNS And It is an honour to work, teach and learn alongside your amazing children.
“I am honoured to be working with your precious children.”
Mary Link
Assistant Director
Kindercare Teacher ECE II
My name is Mary Link, I am a resident of East St. Paul and am a mother to four children, three who have attended RESNS. I started child care at a very young age caring for my six siblings. I love being a part of the RESNS team, and the opportunity for exploring and learning together with your children.
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Lee-Ann Booth
Nursery School Teacher ECE II
My name is Lee-Ann Booth. My home is very full with my 3 children (all of whom attended RESNS), 2 dogs, a crested gecko, and fish. Along with my ECE II, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo and a Rehabilitation Practitioner Diploma from Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton. I have been involved in the early education field for over 20 years. I am very excited to be a part of the RESNS team as an inclusion worker and have the opportunity to be involved with all the growing and learning that takes place here everyday.