Our Team

Shannon stewart, director (Owner and Early Learning Coach and partner - Since 2004)

Hello, my name is Shannon and I am the owner of Bowmont Community Preschool. I have been involved in the lives of children for the better part of 28 years. From urban to rural and preschool, special needs to school-aged, I have provided creative, engaging programs for children of all ages. I am a passionate advocate for quality in early learning and child care. Passionate about quality in early learning and work as an advocate in the classroom as well as the larger early childhood sector. I am a pedagogical partner with Flight, Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework, as well as a pedagogical leader and mentor in the classroom and the larger early childhood sector. I am strongly passionate for brain-based and values-driven practice, the importance of relationships and continuous learning and ongoing reflection. I am frequently reflecting on my own practice and roles and strive to reflect on new and current research in the early learning field. I strongly value the Bowmont community and what that means to educators, children, and families. 

“Relationships are our work!  My values, knowledge and experience guide my practice. I believe in community, the importance of family connection to foster belonging for the children in our care and I strive to create a community where all people feel they belong.”  ~Shannon

Sarah St.Martin, educator

(Since 2019)

I have been a full time member of the Bowmont team since 2019 and am excited to continue my learning and growth as an educator for another year at Bowmont! I've been involved in working with children for the last 18 years. I love how ever changing and evolving this field is and with these changes my passion for my work grows as well.    

I love living and working in this amazing community of Bowness and you can often find me biking, walking my dog or grabbing a cup of coffee at Cadence.

You will quickly learn about my love of animals and my eventual goal of creating a (very) mini urban farm in my backyard. With the addition of a few chickens this summer, that goal is slowly becoming a reality :)

I am so excited to be joining the Bowmont team this year! After more than ten years working with children, I am eager to learn more and nurture new relationships with children, their families, and the community around us. 

I love to play- exploring, questioning, and searching for the unique details around. These everyday experiences with children keep me curious, challenged, and joyful in this work.

Family, friends, and time in nature are a big part of who I am and bring balance into my life. I grew up in Edmonton and often travel back to visit my parents and sister. Here in Calgary, I enjoy time with my partner and friends who have become like family. You can often find us biking Calgary’s trails or heading to the mountains to camp, kayak, and hike.