OLIVIA LOPEZ-DETERING

Olivia has worked as an early childhood educator for over 6 years, and she brings exuberance, flexibility, and a sense of humor to all of her interactions with children and families. Born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico; Olivia loves sharing her family’s traditions with Blue Jay students through music, food, and language. She is a strong proponent for holistic early childhood education based in sensory exploration, communication, and connection.

In her free time, Olivia loves dancing to live music, adventuring outdoors, and engaging in mutual aid.

kay evans

Kay is an openly queer and neurodivergent person who loves to help kids explore their imaginations through nature and art. From her time as an instructor at Pedalheads she has worked with lots of young kids to teach them new skills, and she believes that having fun is the best way to connect with children to help them learn and grow. A couple of years ago, Kay graduated from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics with an emphasis in visual arts and theatre, and she loves to share her love of art with everyone! In Kay’s spare time, she loves to explore outdoors and clear trails, as well as play guitar, draw, tell stories, and even juggle!