Faculty & Staff
Jane Cawley, Executive Director
>> Tel: 902 423.7114 Ext. 222 Fax: 902 423-3346
>> Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Jane has 40 years of experience in the field of early childhood education. She received her undergraduate training in Ontario and worked with children and families as an ECE, a Kindergarten teacher and as the director of a private school. Jane then became interested in adult education and turned her talents to the training of early childhood educators. She obtained her Masters in Education from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax and subsequently became the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education (formerly St. Joseph’s) where she serves as the administrator and as a faculty member.
Please feel free to contact Jane Cawley at 902 423-7114 Ext. 222 or send her an e-mail at janecawley@nscece.ca
Janet Lynn Boutilier, Registrar
B.Ed., M.Ed. (Lifelong Learning)
Registrar’s Office
>> Tel: 902 423.7114 Ext. 226 Fax: 902 423-3346
>> Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Janet is the Registrar of NSCECE. She is also responsible for the recruiting and marketing of the College. She teaches part time in the ECE program and provides financial counseling to students. She is an integral part of the College and is readily available to help students with various requests for assistance.
Please feel free to contact her at the above numbers or send her an e-mail at janetboutilier@nscece.ca
Barbara Rowe, Student Success Counsellor
>> Tel: 902 423.7114 Ext. 224 Fax: 902 423-3346
>> Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Student Success provides support to college students in a personalized and individual manner. This service is designed to support student learning and enrich each student’s experience. Whether you need help with study skills, time management, resume writing or just need someone to talk to, we are here to help.
Please feel free to contact her at the above numbers or send her an email at studentsuccess@nscece.ca
Carrie Melsom, Resource Centre Coordinator | NSCECE Practicum Coordinator
NSCECE ECE Resource Centre
>> Tel: 902 423.7114 Ext. 227 Fax:902 423-3346
>> Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Carrie coordinates the resource centre and organizes professional development activities and resources for the early childhood community in the Halifax Regional Municipality. She is readily available to help students, faculty, and community members with materials to enhance and support their learning and practice in the field of early childhood education.
Carrie also works for the College by coordinating practicum placements for NSCECE students.
Child Care centres that are interested in hosting a practicum student and Early Childhood Educators interested in exploring the possibility of becoming a practicum advisor are also invited to contact Carrie at the above number or drop her a line via e-mail (resourcecentre@nscece.ca)
Kathleen Biggs, Office Administrator
CPS®, International Association of Administrative Professionals; Executive Secretarial Diploma, MSVU; Accounting Certificate, Dartmouth Regional Vocational School.
>> Tel: 902 423-7114 Ext. 221 Fax: 902 423-3346
>> E-mail: info@nscece.ca
>> Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
As Office Administrator, Kathleen provides a high standard of service in a friendly and welcoming manner. The Office Administrator handles everything from inquiries about the college’s diploma program to class registration and everything in between.
Please feel free to contact her at the above numbers or send her an e-mail at info@nscece.ca .
Nicole Beck-Chisholm, Faculty
>> Tel: 902 423-7114 Ext. 223 Fax: 902 423-3346
>> E-mail: faculty@nscece.ca
>> Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Nicki is a full time faculty member at NSCECE. She teaches first year and second year students in their core courses of curriculum, child development, and special needs. Nicki has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Child & Youth Studies from Mount Saint Vincent University. She is committed to the ongoing professional development of early childhood educators and has a variety of experience teaching adults through the delivery of courses and workshops in a variety of contexts. She has worked in inclusive settings for over 15 years and believes that every child has the right to participate no matter what their ability. Please feel free to contact her at the above numbers or send her an e-mail at faculty@nscece.ca
Mary Beth Tucker, Resource Centre Library Assistant
The Resource Centre serves as the library for the early childhood education community, and the Resource Centre Assistant serves its members. If you have any questions about membership, the resources in the centre, the services offered, workshop registration, or if you need to renew items at any time, feel free to contact the number above or send an e-mail to circulation@nscece.ca
>> Tel: 902 423-7114 Ext. 233
>> E-mail: circulation@nscece.ca
Justin MacKenzie, Admissions Officer/Marketing & Recruitment
>> Tel: 902 423.7114 Ext. 225
>> Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
>> E-mail: admissions@nscece.ca
Alumni Association
>> Email: alumni@nscece.ca
