Focuses
Dream, Innovate, Grow & Celebrate
“I believe that by empowering and supporting those within our Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector, we can collectively elevate our standards of care and create a strong, recognized, nurturing community. My passion is deeply rooted in helping our sector and its professionals grow—not just for the betterment of the sector, but for the profound impact it has on the lives of children and families. Guided by my core values of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, I am dedicated to fostering an environment where shared knowledge and mutual support lead to excellence.
Developing and leading the ever-expanding TOPP KIDS organization for over a decade has been a profound journey that has allowed me to become a proud member and advocate of the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) sector. This path has connected me with numerous leaders, changemakers, and organizations, all united by a shared vision of excellence for children. From a young age, I have witnessed the transformative impact that school-age programs can have on a child’s life, and I feel truly blessed to now foster those vital connections between caring adults and today’s generation.
Through my work across North America, I have had the opportunity to create ELCC & Community Development—a new networking and resource platform designed to empower Early Learning professionals. This initiative provides them with the tools they need to discover their own greatness, fostering personal and professional growth within our community. My experiences, coupled with a background in service management, corporate training, business management, and an insatiable quest for knowledge, have honed my ability to offer a unique and enriching learning experience to Early Learning professionals and families alike.
I am blessed to continue to contribute meaningfully to our sector and have become a valued voice in our community. Family is at the heart of everything I do—not only my own family but also the extended “family” I build around me within the sector. This sense of community drives me to cultivate strong, supportive relationships that uplift everyone involved. It is this dedication to nurturing both personal and professional bonds that fuels my commitment to making a lasting, positive impact in the early learning community.
I am deeply passionate about delivering exceptional results for our Sector, our professionals, their organizations, and the children they mentor. In the Early Learning community, I currently Chair the School Age Care Directors Association (SACDA), Chair the annual IGNITE School Age Conference, and the founder of the Lights on Afterschool Alberta initiative.”
Our Operator, Cody has lead the TOPP KIDS organization since 2012. He has been instrumental in every part of the organization’s growth, helping lead, develop, and expand the group to what it is today. Cody brings with him a wealth of entrepreneurial experience, owning previous successful small businesses along with his background in Early Childhood Education, Hospitality Management and corporate training. As a father of two, husband, Afterschool Care advocate, and committed child care provider, Cody is focused on making TOPP KIDS the highest quality childcare company in Alberta and an employer of choice for sector professionals as well as helping guide and create a new standard for School Age Care in Alberta.
