Tisha Maria Mendes

Tisha Maria Mendes is a designated Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience in early learning programs, currently working for the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board since 2014. Tisha effectively collaborates with teachers and staff to implement developmentally appropriate curricula, monitor student development, and support children with Individual Education Plans. Additionally, Tisha serves as a curriculum writer for Learning Pods Canada and runs Big Ideas For Little Minds, enhancing early education resources. Tisha contributes to the field as an AQ Volunteer with the Ontario College of Teachers and as a Subject Matter Advisor for the College of Early Childhood Educators. Educational qualifications include ongoing studies towards a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of Waterloo, alongside certifications from prestigious institutions such as Stanford and Harvard.