Alex is our Early Childhood Educator who has been working with Gabriola's preschool children for 6 years. He started out teaching swimming lessons in Nanaimo for 5 years then got his formal ECE education at George Brown College in Toronto where he worked with Toddler programs, Preschool programs, After school programs and Provincial Advocacy groups. Alex loves being able to call Gabriola home and is thrilled by the challenges and opportunities of teaching here.

Alex Dewar ECE

Early Childhood Educator

As an early childhood educator my philosophy is based in the belief that children learn through play, that the foundations of learning - curiosity, openness, optimism, resilience, concentration, and creativity - are developed in play. I believe that children need the security of clear and consistent boundaries to be able to freely explore the world and their potential in it. Within the parameters of safety children need lots of opportunities to make their own choices and discoveries. I work to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development by providing activities and materials that are responsive to their individual needs and interests; that invite exploration, inquiry and stimulate learni​ng.

I believe that teachable moments occur throughout the day. That, taking advantage of those moments to extend and excite new learning is a big part of the educators job. I love the opportunity to see and support the child’s wonder in the world around them.As an early childhood educator my philosophy is based in the belief that children learn through play, that the foundations of learning - curiosity, openness, optimism, resilience, concentration, and creativity - are developed in play. I believe that children need the security of clear and consistent boundaries to be able to freely explore the world and their potential in it. Within the parameters of safety children need lots of opportunities to make their own choices and discoveries. I work to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development by providing activities and materials that are responsive to their individual needs and interests; that invite exploration, inquiry and stimulate learni​ng.

I believe that teachable moments occur throughout the day. That, taking advantage of those moments to extend and excite new learning is a big part of the educators job. I love the opportunity to see and support the child’s wonder in the world around them.As an early childhood educator my philosophy is based in the belief that children learn through play, that the foundations of learning - curiosity, openness, optimism, resilience, concentration, and creativity - are developed in play. I believe that children need the security of clear and consistent boundaries to be able to freely explore the world and their potential in it. Within the parameters of safety children need lots of opportunities to make their own choices and discoveries. I work to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development by providing activities and materials that are responsive to their individual needs and interests; that invite exploration, inquiry and stimulate learni​ng.

I believe that teachable moments occur throughout the day. That, taking advantage of those moments to extend and excite new learning is a big part of the educators job. I love the opportunity to see and support the child’s wonder in the world around them.