Teacher Profiles

Tricia Jones – Lead Teacher

Hello everyone,

My name is Tricia Jones, and I am the mother of two wonderful grown daughters. I have
been with the Westridge Wolf Willow Playschool for several years and prior to that, I
spent four years at Community Options working with children with exceptionalities.

Working with young children is both my passion and profession and I consider it a
privilege teaching, and learning, alongside young children in the Early Learning and
Child Care environment. My passion for early learning drives me to continually grow as
an educator and I am always looking for new ways to engage children while creating a
safe and inclusive environment.

I understand the importance early learning has for children as they begin their education
journey and I believe that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and given the chance
to grow and bloom in their own time!
I look forward to being on this journey with you and your child.
With warm regards,

Tricia Jones
Lead Teacher

Mary Li – Teacher Assistant

Hello!

My name is Mary Li, and I’m very excited to be joining the West Ridge Wolf Willow Playschool team as a Teaching Assistant.

I’m a proud mom to three wonderful children—Landon (7), and my twin toddlers, Emma and Mason (3). As a family, we love spending time outdoors, whether it’s biking, running, snowboarding, or simply going for walks together.

I graduated from Grant MacEwan University with a Diploma in Early Childhood Development in 2009. From 2010 to 2020, I worked at Alder Academy, primarily with school-age children while also supporting toddlers and preschoolers in our Head Start program. Most recently, from 2024 to 2025, I worked at Kids Included, where I supported children with developmental delays in a one-on-one setting. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with children of all ages and developmental stages, which has deepened my passion and understanding of early learning.

I’m deeply passionate about early childhood education and committed to helping young learners feel seen, supported, and valued. Creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child thrives at the heart of my work.

I’m truly excited to be part of the Playschool community and look forward to getting to know you and your children!

Mary Li
Teacher Assistant