Mother Goose Montréal
Discover the power and pleasure of rhymes songs, and stories
A free program for parents and their children aged 0-3 years
Meet theTeam
Desrean McFarlane
Teacher
Desrean McFarlane is our senior teacher and an invaluable member of the team. She has been teaching Mother Goose in Montreal since 2000 and is also proud to serve as Chair of the National Parent-Child Mother Goose Program Diversity Council. She is also a professional early childhood educator with her own daycare business. Her wealth of experience, her warmth and her positive attitude brighten every program she participates in. Her in depth knowledge of early childhood and parenting is an incredible help to our families.
Robin Sales
Teacher and Executive Director
Robin Sales is is a professional librarian with both an MLIS and an MFA in Writing and Literature. Based in Montreal, Robin is a bi-lingual teacher and coordinator for the National Parent-Child Mother Goose Program. She is also a proud Director on the National Council of the Program. She has been providing family programming to enrich the life of parents and children since 1996 and bi-lingual programming since 2002. Sharing simple songs, rhythms, rhymes and stories, she creates a supportive, caring and joyful environment where parents and children embark on the journey of lifelong learning together.
Gabrielle Thomas
Teacher and Assistant Director
Gabrielle has been an animator with the Montreal Mother Goose team since 2018 and is proud to currently serve as the program's Assistant Director. Gabrielle is also a member of the National Council of the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program as a member of the Diversity Council and Communications committee.
Howard Johnson
Teacher
Howard Johnson is a professional reggae artist with over 17 years of experience in the music scene. He was born in Jamaica and began playing his first notes in his local church in Montego Bay. Since then, he has toured internationally as King Shadrock and alongside other artists. He has sold over 10,000 albums and his band King Shadrock & the Untouchable Band is constantly evolving and working to bring out the best in himself, and the best in REGGAE music. Howard uses his influence to support local communities and social causes, including founding the Artists Against Gun Violence movement. He is pleased to lend his voice to the Parent-Child Mother Goose program in Montreal.
Brigitte Boudreau
Teacher
Brigitte has always loved storytelling, and entertained her family and friends with scary stories as a child. These days, she teaches English and Comparative Literature in Montreal, and enjoys telling stories to her three young children. For the last few years, her family has participated in the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program. She is excited to be a part of a dedicated and dynamic team.
Meet the Board of Directors
Janine Krieber
President
Ms. Krieber was born in Alma, Quebec. She is a Canadian political scientist with expertise in the study of terrorism and counter-terrorism, guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgency, political ideologies, and international relations. She has been active in local politics and philanthropy for many years, serving on the board of the Montreal Children's Library and the Musée des Ondes Emile Berliner, among other activities.
Ann Stafford
Treasurer
Ann was born in Montreal, lived in Toronto for 30 years, and now resides in Ivry Sur Le Lac. Ann is a trained accountant and has been active at the national level in the Parent-child Mother Goose program for many years. When Mother Goose Montreal emerged as an independent non-profit, Ann kindly joined the board. Her financial savvy and good sense are an invaluable asset to the board.
Chantay Alexander
Secretary
A Montreal resident, Chantay was born in Vancouver and is dedicated to supporting communities across Canada. Chantay has a keen interest in all forms of creativity, but her primary passion is literature. Her career has spanned a range of sectors, including corporate communications, entertainment journalism, social media management and community outreach. Chantay has a talent for creating engaging narratives and fostering collaboration.
Angela Sharrock
Director
Originally from Australia, Angela now resides in Montreal after teaching in both Australia and China over 12 years. She is an educator with a strong focus on developing effective teaching and learning strategies in mathematics and science classrooms. Currently working in a private all girls school, Angela fosters positive relationships with students through clear communication and understanding. She provides guidance and encouragement to support students in their academic and personal growth.