Our Staff
"Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible. No one can do more." ~Loris Malaguzzi
Crystal Taylor
Crystal is the Director of Playtopia at the Fieldhouse. She has a diploma in Early Childhood Education. She lives in Okotoks with her husband, three children and their bulldog, Lexie.
Stephanie Burns
Stephanie is a Child Development Worker and has been with Playtopia for 5 years. Stephanie lives in Okotoks with her dog, Nabob (who loves to come visit the children whenever he can!). Primarily, Steph works in the Out of School Care program and drives one of our Playtopia buses, although you may catch her in the daycare program from time to time.
Melissa Selke
Melissa is the Assistant Director of Playtopia at the Fieldhouse and has been with Playtopia for 2.5 years. She has a certificate in Early Childhood Education is currently taking courses online through Lethbridge College to complete her Early Childhood Education Diploma. She lives in Aldersyde with her boyfriend and their dog, Harley.
Katelyn Fraser
Katelyn is new to the Playtopia team! She is a Child Development Assistant and lives in Okotoks with her husband, three sons and their dog. She primarily drives one of the Playtopia buses but you may catch her helping out in the centre from time to time.
Shannon Rea
Shannon is a Child Development Assistant who has been with Playtopia, on and off, for 3 years. She has four sons and a dachshund and lives in Okotoks. Shannon primarily works with the daycare program.