Our Teachers
Meet the Mischief Maker Behind MishMash! Ms. Michelle
If you’re looking for me, chances are I’m elbow-deep in Oobleck, turning the alphabet into an art project, or making up ridiculous songs about the planets. (Seriously, why isn’t there a Grammy for “Best Improvised Song About Saturn?”)
With over 25 years of experience working with children and an ECCE certificate under my belt, I’ve learned one important truth--learning is messy, and that’s the best part! With the support of my amazing family, we built MishMash to be a place where creativity runs wild, mistakes are celebrated, and kids can explore through play.
My three incredible Children help out with summer camps and special events, while my husband—aka Mr. Mash—keeps everything running smoothly and turns my wild ideas into reality.
At MishMash, we believe the best learning happens when hands are messy, imaginations are big, and laughter is loud. So come join the fun—we can’t wait to play with you!
Meet Ms. Kim – The Master of MishMash Mayhem!
Ms. Kim is the glue (sometimes literally) that holds MishMash together! As our fearless Manager, she keeps the fun rolling, the mess (somewhat) contained, and the magic of play alive every single day.
With years of experience working with children, Ms. Kim knows that the best learning happens when kids are free to explore, create, and—of course—get gloriously messy. Whether she’s leading a science experiment gone rogue, turning storytime into an epic adventure, or trying to get glitter out of her hair (again), she does it all with a smile and a great sense of humor.
MishMash wouldn’t be the same without her energy, creativity, and endless patience. She’s the go-to for high-fives, silly songs, and the occasional emergency snack break. So if you hear laughter echoing through MishMash, chances are Ms. Kim is at the center of it!
Meet Ms. Meg – The Snuggle Specialist & Adventure Explorer!
Hello, all you MishMashers! I’m Ms. Meg, and I’m so happy to meet you! My story starts right here in Squamish, where I was born, played as a kid, and grew up to become the FIRST—the firstborn in my family, the first grandchild, and the very first Ms. Meg at MishMash!
But shhh… I have a secret. Every summer, I hop on a small ferry, then a big ferry, then a tiny boat (sometimes even a plane!), and journey deep into the rainforest. There, I have tea parties with the bears, sea wolves, and squirrels—though the bears aren’t big fans of the squirrels since they keep stealing peanut butter sandwiches (bear-approved favorite snack!). I also swim with whales—did you know they’re bigger than a school bus?
When I’m not off on wild adventures, I’m right here at MishMash, ready with snuggles, stories, and smiles whenever you need them. I love animals (ask me about my dog, Cash, and my cat, Clarabelle!), I can eat superhuman amounts of sushi, and I’m an expert at walking—just putting one foot in front of the other to see where the world takes me.
I can’t wait to explore, imagine, and make magic with you at MishMash! Just ask me about my adventures—I’d love to tell you all about them!
Hello, all you MishMashers! I’m Ms. Meg, and I’m so happy to meet you! My story starts right here in Squamish, where I was born, played as a kid, and grew up to become the FIRST—the firstborn in my family, the first grandchild, and the very first Ms. Meg at MishMash!
But shhh… I have a secret. Every summer, I hop on a small ferry, then a big ferry, then a tiny boat (sometimes even a plane!), and journey deep into the rainforest. There, I have tea parties with the bears, sea wolves, and squirrels—though the bears aren’t big fans of the squirrels since they keep stealing peanut butter sandwiches (bear-approved favorite snack!). I also swim with whales—did you know they’re bigger than a school bus?
When I’m not off on wild adventures, I’m right here at MishMash, ready with snuggles, stories, and smiles whenever you need them. I love animals (ask me about my dog, Cash, and my cat, Clarabelle!), I can eat superhuman amounts of sushi, and I’m an expert at walking—just putting one foot in front of the other to see where the world takes me.
I can’t wait to explore, imagine, and make magic with you at MishMash! Just ask me about my adventures—I’d love to tell you all about them!
Meet Ms. Robin – The Adventure Seeker & Ultimate Yes-Sayer!
Hi there! You don’t know me yet, but I’m Ms. Robin—the adventurer, the explorer, and the one who almost never says no to a good craft, a wild learning experience, or an epic game of tag!
I’ve traveled to far-off places and learned incredible things. Like the time I swung through the jungles of Vietnam vine to vine—until one of those vines turned out to be a giant snake! (Don’t worry, he was friendly and just wanted a hug.) In Australia, I jumped off a super-duper high waterfall and landed right on a dolphin, who was kind enough to give me a ride to shore. In Scotland, I tried to find the Loch Ness Monster, but he was vacationing with his cousin Ogopogo that week. And in Korea, I ate some seriously weird food—pig intestines, silk bugs, and chicken feet (yum?)!
But my greatest adventure? Meeting the love of my life in Thailand, riding an elephant into the sunset, having two amazing kids, moving to Squamish, and joining the MishMash family!
Now, I get to bring my energy, laughter, and love of learning into every day at MishMash. Whether it’s crafting, playing, or exploring something new, I’m always up for an adventure—so let’s get messy and make some magic together!
This adventure is far from over… wanna join me?
Hi there! You don’t know me yet, but I’m Ms. Robin—the adventurer, the explorer, and the one who almost never says no to a good craft, a wild learning experience, or an epic game of tag!
I’ve traveled to far-off places and learned incredible things. Like the time I swung through the jungles of Vietnam vine to vine—until one of those vines turned out to be a giant snake! (Don’t worry, he was friendly and just wanted a hug.) In Australia, I jumped off a super-duper high waterfall and landed right on a dolphin, who was kind enough to give me a ride to shore. In Scotland, I tried to find the Loch Ness Monster, but he was vacationing with his cousin Ogopogo that week. And in Korea, I ate some seriously weird food—pig intestines, silk bugs, and chicken feet (yum?)!
But my greatest adventure? Meeting the love of my life in Thailand, riding an elephant into the sunset, having two amazing kids, moving to Squamish, and joining the MishMash family!
Now, I get to bring my energy, laughter, and love of learning into every day at MishMash. Whether it’s crafting, playing, or exploring something new, I’m always up for an adventure—so let’s get messy and make some magic together!
This adventure is far from over… wanna join me?
The MishMash Philosophy:
Where Glitter Meets Kindergarten ReadinessI've always believed in the power of creativity and self-expression. But now? Now I believe in the magic of arts and crafts as a secret weapon for getting your kiddo ready for kindergarten—without them even realizing they're learning (sneaky, right?).
Let’s face it, kindergarten isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of half-day programs, snack time, and leisurely finger painting. Today’s kindergarteners are expected to follow multi-step directions, master fine motor skills, and recognize shapes that will soon morph into letters. It’s basically baby college.
So, what’s a fun-loving, slightly overwhelmed parent to do? Enter: Arts and crafts!
By engaging kids in directed craft projects (the kind with step-by-step instructions), we’re sneakily teaching them how to follow multi-step directions—an essential skill for the classroom. Tracing, cutting, gluing? That’s just a warm-up for writing letters and numbers. Mastering a triangle today means an "A," "W," or "V" is a breeze tomorrow. Who knew construction paper could be so powerful?
But wait, there’s more! Arts and crafts also build fine motor skills, boost creativity, teach perseverance (because re-gluing that one piece again takes patience), and help kids communicate and share. Plus, they get to be part of a fun, supportive, glitter-filled community where self-expression is celebrated.
At MishMash, our curriculum is inspired by the kids themselves—because learning is way more exciting when it’s driven by their interests. Every child gets a seat at our arts-and-crafts table, where teamwork, friendships, and imagination come to life.
And let’s not forget about music! Our literacy and language curriculum is built around music and movement, because science says rhythm helps kids develop reading, writing, and language skills. (And because dancing is way more fun than memorizing sight words.) Following musical notes? It’s the same brainwork as following language patterns. So, whether we’re shaking maracas or mastering the ABCs, our classes help kids build cognitive, motor, and social skills—all while having a blast.
At MishMash, we’re not just preparing kids for kindergarten—we’re making learning an adventure. And we promise, no glitter explosions… well, almost no glitter explosions.
Go ahead and make mistakes, that's how we learn.
Would you like to join our team? Please fill out the application form, questionnaire and return them to MishMash.
MishMash Employee Application Form
MishMash Employee Questionnaire
Where Glitter Meets Kindergarten ReadinessI've always believed in the power of creativity and self-expression. But now? Now I believe in the magic of arts and crafts as a secret weapon for getting your kiddo ready for kindergarten—without them even realizing they're learning (sneaky, right?).
Let’s face it, kindergarten isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of half-day programs, snack time, and leisurely finger painting. Today’s kindergarteners are expected to follow multi-step directions, master fine motor skills, and recognize shapes that will soon morph into letters. It’s basically baby college.
So, what’s a fun-loving, slightly overwhelmed parent to do? Enter: Arts and crafts!
By engaging kids in directed craft projects (the kind with step-by-step instructions), we’re sneakily teaching them how to follow multi-step directions—an essential skill for the classroom. Tracing, cutting, gluing? That’s just a warm-up for writing letters and numbers. Mastering a triangle today means an "A," "W," or "V" is a breeze tomorrow. Who knew construction paper could be so powerful?
But wait, there’s more! Arts and crafts also build fine motor skills, boost creativity, teach perseverance (because re-gluing that one piece again takes patience), and help kids communicate and share. Plus, they get to be part of a fun, supportive, glitter-filled community where self-expression is celebrated.
At MishMash, our curriculum is inspired by the kids themselves—because learning is way more exciting when it’s driven by their interests. Every child gets a seat at our arts-and-crafts table, where teamwork, friendships, and imagination come to life.
And let’s not forget about music! Our literacy and language curriculum is built around music and movement, because science says rhythm helps kids develop reading, writing, and language skills. (And because dancing is way more fun than memorizing sight words.) Following musical notes? It’s the same brainwork as following language patterns. So, whether we’re shaking maracas or mastering the ABCs, our classes help kids build cognitive, motor, and social skills—all while having a blast.
At MishMash, we’re not just preparing kids for kindergarten—we’re making learning an adventure. And we promise, no glitter explosions… well, almost no glitter explosions.
Go ahead and make mistakes, that's how we learn.
Would you like to join our team? Please fill out the application form, questionnaire and return them to MishMash.
MishMash Employee Application Form
MishMash Employee Questionnaire