Our philosophy
We are committed to lifelong learning and we are advocates for change through education.
In our programs, we endeavour to provide students with a balance of theoretical and practical experiences to prepare them to work in many different environments.
Jane Norman College believes that graduates must have an understanding of the theories of human growth and development, have an ability to plan, implement and administer a balanced curriculum and or program, have a variety of practical experiences, display integrity, caring and professionalism in all interactions with children, youth, families, professionals and the larger community.
OUR MISSION
WHAT WE STAND FOR
The Jane Norman College is committed to quality education and social advancement to enhance the lives of children, youth and adults.
Meet the Staff
Kim Elliott
Executive Director
“Change is good donkey.” Shrek
Anna MacDonnell
Instructor
“There is little difference in people but that little difference makes a big difference in attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.”
Debbie Connolly
Registrar
“I could be a morning person, if morning happened around noon.”
Sandra Muir
Student Success Coordinator/Instructor "Life is worth living as long as there is a laugh in it."
Linda Sutherland
Recruitment Officer
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard
Shauna Huntley
Practicum Coordinator
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you” – Walt Whitman.
Jane MacKenzie
Early Years Support Site Coordinator
“Each day is a new beginning, filled with possibilities. Make today a great one!”
LeeAnne Jourdie
Family Home Coordinator/Instructor
“OUTDOOR PLAY is among the greatest gifts we can give our children, and healthy, adventurous and curious children are among the greatest gifts we can give our communities.”
Janelle McCallum
Centre Director
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein
Stacey Johnson
Assistant Director
“When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life a thousand reasons to smile! Positive outlooks equal positive outcomes.”
Mary Cox
Early Childhood Educator
“If you can be anything, be kind. You never know what is in someone else’s backpack.”
Vicki McLean
Early Childhood Educator
Gina Wright
After School Program
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Angie MacIntyre
Instructor
Christian D. Larson
Allie MacKay
Instructor
“Anything is possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”
Bev Sheeran
Instructor
“The smallest act of caring has the potential to turn a life around.”
Jillian Kennedy
Instructor
Ashley Simms
Instructor
“All our dreams can come true, if we have enough courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney
Lynn Casey
Instructor
“Whatever you do…be sure it makes you happy.”
Mireille Doucette
Instructor
“Be the reason someone smiles today.”