MEET OUR TEAM
Our playschool is comprised of a team of educators from the disciplines of Psychology, Education and Early Childhood. Our team came together to create a play environment that allows for children to explore, experience and explain how and why, when and where!
We are a passionate group of educators who love to teach with all our hearts!
We are Artistique.
We are a passionate group of educators who love to teach with all our hearts!
We are Artistique.
DAR BOYKO
OWNER / DIRECTOR MSc, BSc, BA, ECE
I have lived in the Lacombe area for almost 30 years and have been blessed to raise our two boys here.
APS is a true work of passion and love for me. After years of work in social work and later with law enforcement, I was able to spend some time at home with my boys when they were little humans and spend some time with their friends in our home making memories. In 2007 I opened a dayhome and the passion to work with kids continued to grow.
Once my kids started school and life truly began to get busy, I realized that returning to my previous career did not appeal to me anymore. My heart was fullest when I was surrounded by tiny humans. The idea for Artistique started in 2013 and we opened the gymnastics club in 2015 with APS opening its doors in September 2016! I can not imagine doing anything else. My heart is so very full!
I may be the boss lady but a Director/Owner is only as good as the people who surround and make up the team. I am truly the luckiest woman!
I am so grateful for the support of all our families these last 7 years 💕
ANABELLE KROHN
LEAD TEACHER BEd, ECE
Anabelle has been with APS since 2017. She runs the show, does the planning and keeps things going smoothly. Assuming the role of lead teacher this year, she has flawlessly stepped into this role!
Mrs Anabelle (Bananabelle, Nanabelle or Teacher as the kids call her) is the Mom of two beautiful girls. Mrs Anabelle and her family live in Blackfalds. She volunteers on the BOD for the Blackfalds Figure Skating Club, is a dog mom and on top of all that, finds time to help her brother with his business venture.
Anabelle has a degree in Education and left her home in the Phillipines to go to Dubai where she taught for years before making Canada her home.
We are so blessed to have her lead our team in the classroom We are so very grateful for this amazing human!!
Mrs Anabelle (Bananabelle, Nanabelle or Teacher as the kids call her) is the Mom of two beautiful girls. Mrs Anabelle and her family live in Blackfalds. She volunteers on the BOD for the Blackfalds Figure Skating Club, is a dog mom and on top of all that, finds time to help her brother with his business venture.
Anabelle has a degree in Education and left her home in the Phillipines to go to Dubai where she taught for years before making Canada her home.
We are so blessed to have her lead our team in the classroom We are so very grateful for this amazing human!!
ABRIA SCHRAEFEL
BA, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT/ECE
Miss Abria joined APS as an educator in 2021.. She is a sweet soul with a heart of gold!
Miss Abria completed a BA Eng and is a certified Early Childhood Educator.
Abria is a former member of the Acronaires Acrobatics Team and shares her love for gymnastics and flexibility in our sister business Artistique Gymnastics Club! Abria is also a bit of a Renaissance fan and has recently developed a liking for archery.
We are not looking forward to seeing her off at the end of next year but look forward to her return. Abria is loved by the students and staff and all those who meet her.
We are so grateful for her dedication to our program and our students.
Miss Abria completed a BA Eng and is a certified Early Childhood Educator.
Abria is a former member of the Acronaires Acrobatics Team and shares her love for gymnastics and flexibility in our sister business Artistique Gymnastics Club! Abria is also a bit of a Renaissance fan and has recently developed a liking for archery.
We are not looking forward to seeing her off at the end of next year but look forward to her return. Abria is loved by the students and staff and all those who meet her.
We are so grateful for her dedication to our program and our students.
LOGAN HERMUS
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT / ECE
Logan is new to our teaching staff this year. Logan moved to Lacombe this Fall to make our little city home.
He is a certified Educational Assistant and Early Childhood Educator who is loved by our students! Fun fact is Logan is trained as a pilot!
Logan is fun and has a very playful personality. He is one of the kindest and most sincere humans you will ever meet. We are so blessed to have him on our team. Our students love running into Logan at Boston Pizza where he moonlights as the best waiter in town!
He is a certified Educational Assistant and Early Childhood Educator who is loved by our students! Fun fact is Logan is trained as a pilot!
Logan is fun and has a very playful personality. He is one of the kindest and most sincere humans you will ever meet. We are so blessed to have him on our team. Our students love running into Logan at Boston Pizza where he moonlights as the best waiter in town!
Kelsey Rockwell
SUPPORT TEACHER / ECE L3
Kelsey joined our team in December of 2022. We knew right away that she was the icing on our cake! Kelsey brings a huge passion for children and teaching to APS.
Kelsey and her husband and two fabulous kiddos live here in Lacombe. She is actively involved in her community and can be found at many community activities. She is a kind and loving lady who brings a quiet calm to our space.
We are excited to learn and grow with her as she shares her experience as a program director and preschool teacher with our team.. We are blessed and grateful to have her in our teacher tribe.
Kelsey and her husband and two fabulous kiddos live here in Lacombe. She is actively involved in her community and can be found at many community activities. She is a kind and loving lady who brings a quiet calm to our space.
We are excited to learn and grow with her as she shares her experience as a program director and preschool teacher with our team.. We are blessed and grateful to have her in our teacher tribe.