2022-2023 Executive
Natalia Nazaroff - Chair and Policy & Governance Committee Rep
Hi! My name is Natalia Nazaroff and I have lived in Krestova my entire life. I went to school at Brent Kennedy and graduated from Mount Sentinel Secondary as did myhusband. Our daughter is currently in Grade 12 at Mount Sentinel in the Academy PM program (Performance and Media Academy) and our son has been at DESK (Distance Education School of the Kootenays) since Grade 2 and is now in Grade 7.
I am the DPAC Chair as well as the Elev8 DESK DPAC rep, the Mount Sentinel PAC DPAC rep, DPAC rep on the Governance and Policy Committee, and the Advocacy coordinator for our Advocacy program as well as a parent advocate. I became involved in PAC's and DPAC in the spring of 2016 when it became clear to me that as a parent your voice matters where your children's education is concerned. I used our District trained advocates to help me navigate education for my son and the first DPAC meeting/event I attended was the Advocacy 101 seminar.
I am currently a stay at home mom teaching my neurodiverse son at home. I have some education in the Social Work field as well as in photography. I spend most of my year in an arena as both of my children are figure skaters and I myself have been taking lessons as an adult figure skater. I am an artistic person and love to sew, craft and create art. I am a Doukhobour and Russian was my first language and I love to garden and preserve my own food. My father is a Doukhobor residential school survivor from the New Denver Dormitories and my mother in law is the School Trustee for Slocan Valley Bonnington.
I have a strong belief that every child matters and in order to ensure this, we as parents need to stand together and advocate for our children. We are the only unpaid/volunteer partner group sitting at the board table and we have the opportunity to look at education from a unique perspective.
Hi! My name is Natalia Nazaroff and I have lived in Krestova my entire life. I went to school at Brent Kennedy and graduated from Mount Sentinel Secondary as did myhusband. Our daughter is currently in Grade 12 at Mount Sentinel in the Academy PM program (Performance and Media Academy) and our son has been at DESK (Distance Education School of the Kootenays) since Grade 2 and is now in Grade 7.
I am the DPAC Chair as well as the Elev8 DESK DPAC rep, the Mount Sentinel PAC DPAC rep, DPAC rep on the Governance and Policy Committee, and the Advocacy coordinator for our Advocacy program as well as a parent advocate. I became involved in PAC's and DPAC in the spring of 2016 when it became clear to me that as a parent your voice matters where your children's education is concerned. I used our District trained advocates to help me navigate education for my son and the first DPAC meeting/event I attended was the Advocacy 101 seminar.
I am currently a stay at home mom teaching my neurodiverse son at home. I have some education in the Social Work field as well as in photography. I spend most of my year in an arena as both of my children are figure skaters and I myself have been taking lessons as an adult figure skater. I am an artistic person and love to sew, craft and create art. I am a Doukhobour and Russian was my first language and I love to garden and preserve my own food. My father is a Doukhobor residential school survivor from the New Denver Dormitories and my mother in law is the School Trustee for Slocan Valley Bonnington.
I have a strong belief that every child matters and in order to ensure this, we as parents need to stand together and advocate for our children. We are the only unpaid/volunteer partner group sitting at the board table and we have the opportunity to look at education from a unique perspective.
Colleen Bayly - Vice Chair and Operations & Finance Committee Rep
Five years ago my husband and I uprooted our four children and moved from Vancouver Island to Creston. We made an intentional choice to live simply and prioritize time with our young children over big city pursuits. We have loved watching our children grow and discover who they are .In my spare time, I am finishing a Master of Counselling degree. I have a special interest in family dynamics and the use of play therapy.
It has been my privilege to be involved with DPAC for the past three years, serving on the Operations and Finance Committee and volunteering as a Parent Advocate. I believe it is important for parents to understand their rights and responsibilities within the school system. As declared by the School Act, parents are called upon to advise on any matter relating to their school. I am passionate about educating parents, preserving parental rights, and promoting healthy parenting practices.
Five years ago my husband and I uprooted our four children and moved from Vancouver Island to Creston. We made an intentional choice to live simply and prioritize time with our young children over big city pursuits. We have loved watching our children grow and discover who they are .In my spare time, I am finishing a Master of Counselling degree. I have a special interest in family dynamics and the use of play therapy.
It has been my privilege to be involved with DPAC for the past three years, serving on the Operations and Finance Committee and volunteering as a Parent Advocate. I believe it is important for parents to understand their rights and responsibilities within the school system. As declared by the School Act, parents are called upon to advise on any matter relating to their school. I am passionate about educating parents, preserving parental rights, and promoting healthy parenting practices.
Taryn Stokes - Secretary and Education Committee Rep
My name is Taryn Stokes. I grew up north of Edmonton and worked at a chemical plant for 15 years in Prince George. We moved to the East Shore of Kootenay Lake in 2018 and my sons are currently in Grade 10 and Grade 12 at LV Rogers Secondary
I started volunteering with the school PAC and was the Chair until October 2021. I am excited to serve the DPAC as
secretary again this year. I am also the DPAC rep on the Education Committee.
I love riding my bike, paddleboarding and reading. I am the Librarian for our East Shore Reading Centre (part time) where I get to order all the new books!
My name is Taryn Stokes. I grew up north of Edmonton and worked at a chemical plant for 15 years in Prince George. We moved to the East Shore of Kootenay Lake in 2018 and my sons are currently in Grade 10 and Grade 12 at LV Rogers Secondary
I started volunteering with the school PAC and was the Chair until October 2021. I am excited to serve the DPAC as
secretary again this year. I am also the DPAC rep on the Education Committee.
I love riding my bike, paddleboarding and reading. I am the Librarian for our East Shore Reading Centre (part time) where I get to order all the new books!
Michelle Sylvest - Treasurer
Michelle grew up in the Kootenays, and after attending university, they moved back home. Michelle's child started grade two this past fall, so they are new to the world of PAC.
Michelle has spent over 20 years volunteering in executive roles. Michelle works in nonprofit operations management and is excited to bring their experience to where it matters.
Michelle continues their educational journey alongside their child by working through an MBA specializing in Human Resources Management.
Michelle grew up in the Kootenays, and after attending university, they moved back home. Michelle's child started grade two this past fall, so they are new to the world of PAC.
Michelle has spent over 20 years volunteering in executive roles. Michelle works in nonprofit operations management and is excited to bring their experience to where it matters.
Michelle continues their educational journey alongside their child by working through an MBA specializing in Human Resources Management.
Ajla Morrow - Operations & Finance Committee Rep
Tyler Dobie - Policy & Governance Committee Rep
Rosalia Rivera - Education Committee Rep