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About Us
The Old Millbrook School Family Centre (OMSFC), incorporated in 2001, is a non-profit agency dedicated to the care, nurturing, and well-being of children.
In the spring of 2018 we began operating The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre.
The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre takes a community-directed approach to providing accessible programs, services, and resources that are aimed at meeting the needs of children and families living in our community.
A volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of parents, teachers, and other local residents oversee and take an active role in the Centre's operations. Our program is funded by The Ministry of Education through The City of Peterborough.
Meet the Staff
Meet the Board of Directors
CHAIR
Melanie Winn
Melanie has lived in Millbrook for more than 20 years. She is married and has two children. Melanie is an elementary schoool teacher and has been involved in the Family Centre for 16 years.
VICE CHAIR
Wilma Armstrong
Wilma moved to Millbrook during grade school, attending Millbrook South Cavan public school and Millbrook High School. She is married and enjoyed raising her two children in this rural community. She has been a part of the dream and creation of the Family Centre from the beginning and continues to serve on the board. She is a kindergarten teacher at Millbrook South Cavan Public School. She now enjoys taking her two grandchildren to the Family Centre.
SECRETARY
Danielle Vernon
Danielle has lived in Millbrook since 2004. She has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2009.
TREASURER
LeeAnna Dykstra
LeeAnna lives in the township with her husband and daughter. She has been involved with the Family Centre since the beginning. She provides valuable financial support and advice to the board.
DIRECTOR at Large
Jill Wickins
Jill is a long term member of the Millbrook community, a mother of two grown beautiful girls and the "G" to an adventuresome, fun, loving, adorable grandson. Jill is an Early Childhood Educator with 30 years of experience in the field of early learning and care. She values opportunities to build strong relationships and see children as amazing little humans who we have much to learn from. Jill is very excited to join the OMFSC team and is looking forward to supporting the children and families of this most wonderful community.
DIRECTOR at Large
Andrea Colagiacomo
Andrea moved to Millbrook in 2016. She has two small children who have been able to enjoy the Family Centre since coming to Millbrook. Andrea joined the Board of Directors in order to be more involved in the community. She is a certified lifeguard and works in the food industry.
DIRECTOR at Large
Kerrie Rutherford
Kerri grew up in Peterborough and eventually made her way back to the area when she and her husband bought a home in Millbrook in 2018. She recently finished nine years of flying as a flight attendant to stay home full-time with her 2.5 year old daughter. Kerrie loves the strong sense of community in Millbrook and is so happy that her and her growing family get to be a part of it.
DIRECTOR at Large
Shannon Waterman
Shannon is a Mom to three great kids. She likes to hike, read, garden, and have kitchen dance parties.
DIRECTOR at Large
Holly Philp
Holly is a proud Mom to three busy boys. She has a background in Education, is bilingual, and has loads of customer service experience. In her free time, she loves doing fitness activities and hanging out with their Rottweiler, Rosie. Her family loves living in the Millbrook area and they have thoroughly enjoyed exploring and learning at The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre. They are thankful to live in such a great community.
DIRECTOR at Large
Katheryn Spohn
Katheryn is an epidemiologist with an interest in human, animal, and environmental health. She loves running, canoe tripping, and a competitive game of Catan. Her family is new to Millbrook and have found the Old Millbrook School EarlyON and Family Centre to be a fantastic way to become acquainted with the community and make new friends. I'm excited to be a part of an organization that's supporting local, young families.