KRISTI WALKER

Kristi has been the Executive Director of the Chebucto Boys & Girls Club for over 3 years.  (We’re not really sure exactly what that means,…but she looks busy a lot and is often seen sitting in the corner, staring at a computer screen, pulling her hair out J!). Kristi is originally from a small town in Ontario called Parry Sound, but she feels right at home in Spryfield.  She loves being outside, hanging with kids and making others smile.  She needs to drink more water, less coffee and remember to put on sunscreen.  She loves her Chevy, her dog, and her job.

Kristi has a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a Bachelor of Education.  She has a varied background of skills and experience resulting from an interesting array of previous jobs and endeavors that include: being a substitute teacher, a canoe instructor, a waitress, a tutor, a chambermaid, a fish cleaner, a cashier,…and more (she has a story for every occasion, …look out!:).

Kristi is a certified Canoe Instructor and Teacher.  She is also certified in First Aid, Scuba Diving and Sailing.  She has received training in Risk Management, Behaviour Guidance, Quality Programming, Outcome Measurement,  Building Youth Self-Esteem, Emergency Procedures, Outdoor Survival and Leadership.

Mary Hagell

Mary Hagell, aka "Amy, I mean Mary", started off as a volunteer at the club two summers ago.  She sat on our Board of Directors for awhile, but really missed being in programs.  She is now our Program Coordinator.

Mary's passion is the ocean. This brings her a love of fish,…and scuba diving, for which she has her advanced certification. Mary has also done extensive training in youth leadership and development and is also certified in Standard First Aid and CPR.

Amy Mifsud

A.k.a,…  “Mary, I mean Amy,” is our Assistant Program Coordinator.  She is originally from Windsor, Ontario where she decided to take part in a program called Katimavik, for youth ages 17-21.  In this program, Amy traveled across Canada and did volunteer work in a variety of fields (including child care).  After the 7 month program ended, Amy had traveling in her blood and decided to move to Halifax.  Amy has a passion for traveling, being outdoors, and like Mary…occasionally surviving cold winter nights in the woods.  Amy has participated in youth leadership and development training, and is certified in Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR.

Michelle Murphy

Courtney MacNeil

Courtney has been working at our club for about 2 ½ years.  She lives in Herring Cove, graduated from J.L.Ilsley High School, and is in her second year of a Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Mary’s University.  Courtney recerts her Red Cross Standard First Aid every year, and has participated in the High Five training program, as well as several in-house workshops including behaviour guidance, risk management, leadership, group dynamics, etc…In her spare time Courtney likes to paint, draw and do crafty things.

Patrick Wells

Patrick is a new After School Program leader this year.  We scooped him up from the Wave Pool Day Camp at the end of last summer.  Pat is currently in grade eleven at J.L.Ilsley High School.  He lives in the Cowie Hill area and is an avid hockey player (Chebucto midget A), and fan.  He willingly shares his enthusiasm for sport with the kids, both in the after school program and at Sports Night.  Pat is certified with Red Cross in Standard First Aid and has participated in the High Five program, as well as other in-house training opportunities.

Matt Hollet

Matt is a new After School Program leader this year as well.  He also attends J.L. Ilsley High School and is a hockey player.  He plays for the Chebucto AAA Midget team here in Spryfield.  Matt is certified through Red Cross in Standard First Aid and has participated in various in-house training opportunities.  He also has a wonderful sense of humour!

Tanya Reid

Tanya is our first Junior Leader, turned STAFF!  She had volunteered for almost 4 years as a junior leader!

“I knew that I wanted to work with children when I became a junior leader.  I can’t think of any other job I would rather do than work with the kids at the Chebucto Boys & Girls Club.  I’m going to work there for a long time!”

We are very excited about Tanya joining us as staff.  She has taken great leadership in attempting to bring some order to our fooseball table, and has been eager to participate in any training opportunity thrown her way, including:  NSOLD Outdoor Survival, Red Cross Standard First Aid and a workshop about supporting and developing youth leadership.

Shannon Sutherland

Shannon has been involved with the Chebucto Boys & Girls Club for 4 years.  She has been a Youth Outreach worker, an after school program leader, twice our Summer Program Co-ordinator,…and now that she has recently graduated from University and has a full time job elsewhere, still makes time to help Michelle Coordinate our Parent Group.  Shannon holds a Bachelor of Child and Youth Studies from Mount Saint Vincent University.  She has been certified in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention and First Aid.  She has also participated and led numerous and varied in-house training opportunities.