Patricia began her journey at Momentum in 2020 as Lead Kitchen Staff while also supporting the Kindergarten classroom. Over the years, she has grown alongside the school, taking on increasing leadership responsibilities and most recently earning a well-deserved promotion to Principal & Supervisor. Through hard work, commitment, and continuous learning, Patricia has gained the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills needed to successfully step into this role.
Her experience at Momentum has provided her with a strong understanding of childcare centre operations, team leadership, and child development. Patricia is a graduate of Office Management (2022) and has completed additional studies in child development, specialty behaviour, and how children learn—further strengthening her ability to support both staff and families.
Originally from Brazil, Patricia is fluent in Portuguese and English and is currently learning French. She is also a graduate of a Nursing Aid program in Brazil. After moving to Canada in 2011, Patricia pursued a career in healthcare, started a family, and worked as a caregiver, all while continuing to expand her education and passion for supporting children in reaching their full potential.
Patricia shares:
“Momentum has played a significant role in my family’s life since my daughter began attending childcare here at just three years old. From the very beginning, I felt inspired by the school and remember thinking, ‘This is the kind of environment I would love to work in.’ I am incredibly proud to now serve as Principal & Supervisor and to continue contributing to a community that means so much to me.”