Meet Our Staff

Mrs. Anita Bruce
Teacher/Administrator

My name is Anita Bruce, and I been employed by the Brooks Preschool as Teacher/Administrator for the past 27 years.  

I received my certificate in Early Learning and Child Care training through Bow Valley College, and a certificate in Life Skills Training from the Alberta Vocational College.  

I am involved in leadership, policy development, promoting early learning, and programming and professional development provision.  

For the past 30 years, I've dedicated my life to working with children from Preschool to Junior High age.

I'm a mother of 4 children and have 7 grandchildren. And my community involvement includes the Brooks/County of Newell Early Childhood Development Committee, Children’s Ministries in my local church BEFC.  I enjoy daily walks with my husband and camping with family and friends.

I strongly believe that in order for children to grow and develop to their full potential, they need opportunities in all areas of development; social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional. It is my ongoing desire to provide an enriching, safe and fun learning environment where each child is valued.

I'm passionate about early childhood education, and I firmly believe that we are touching the future when we invest in our children.

Karen Bolt
Teacher

Hello, I am Karen Bolt and I have been employed with the Brooks Preschool for the past 4 years. I will be teaching the Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes.

I have  a Level 3 in Early Childhood Education as well as experiences in day cares, a day home and with the SPEC Association.

I am married with 2 children and have a dog named Pippin. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, kayaking, and snowshoeing.

I look forward to building relationships with each child and their families, as well as seeing them grow as mighty learners in our school environment.

Kolbi Pfiefer
Education Assistant

Hello! I’m Kolbi Pfeifer and I am one of the Education Assistants here at the Brooks Preschool. I decided to get into Early Childhood Education because it brings me joy to watch the children play, learn, and grow.

I was raised on a farm just outside of Brooks. I am married to Brent and together we have two sons and a daughter.

When I’m not working at the preschool, I’m usually with friends and family, or going on fun adventures with my kids. I enjoy family time, hunting, and going to the gym. A lot of my extra time is either spent at the hockey rink watching my children play hockey or at my parent’s farm where my mom and I raise chickens, turkeys, and bottle calves. I also enjoy helping my dad with whatever he needs help with, whether it be farming or working with cattle.

Julie Eddison
Teacher

Mrs. Katrina Viksush
Education Assistant

Hello I am Katrina Viksush and this is my second year with the Brooks Preschool, I am a Level 1 Early Childhood Educator. 

We have a teenage daughter and a preteen son. Together our family lives on a hobby farm and we raise a few types of animals.

I like to stay active, and in our families spare time we enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, gardening and just generally spending time together having family game or movie nights.

I look forward to the time I will be spending with your child(ren) and is excited to be by their side in their education adventure.

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Mrs. Crystal Schuett

Education Assistant

Hello, I am Crystal Schuett, a proud wife, and a mother of three beautiful children. I grew up in Brooks and I am very honored to be working for the Brooks Preschool as a Level 1 Early Childhood Educator. I enjoyed volunteering as a parent helper for my children which then led to having the opportunity to work as a substitute this past year.

I am thrilled to be taking on classes this year and excited to work with the children. I am very passionate about the overall development of your child and can’t wait to start learning through play!

In my spare time I love to read, swim, go camping, and spend quality time with friends and family.