Our Team

Joanna Szulc, RECE

I'm a Registered Early Childhood Educator, who's had the good fortune to work in several different sectors of the field. My experience includes working as an RECE in licensed group childcare, as an Instructor Therapist for children with autism, and as a Family Support Practitioner at an EarlyON Child and Family Resource Centre serving newcomers to Canada. I am passionate about early literacy and love making connections with families in my community! I’m also a mother of two beautiful and active children.

Lisa Veber, RECE

I'm a Registered Early Childhood Educator and a mother of 2 beautiful daughters. I became an ECE in 2012 and worked at a daycare with children ages 0-12. In 2016, I became an EarlyON Child & Family Centre facilitator, supporting families in my community. I am very lucky to have experience working with Child Development Consultants, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Consultants, Occupational therapists, and Early Literacy Consultants. I really enjoy working with families and look forward to getting to know you all! We can't wait to share our experience and love of reading with all the families who come through our door.

Board of Directors

Sean Freedman; Board Chair - President at Freightzy

Katie Knectel; Secretary- Student at U of G

Vanessa Figliuzzi; Treasurer - Associate VP, Fulfillment Service Centre, The Co-operators

Joanna Szulc; RECE - Co-Founder of the Children’s Reading Room

Mary Ladky; Executive Director at The Children's Book Bank in Toronto.

Sarah List; Manager, Social Responsibility at OLG

Nathalie Plouffe; Business Advisor at Business Centre Guelph Wellington.