North East Edmonton (Cy Becker)
Meet the Director
Meet Mary Jane Manalastas
Mary Jane Manalastas will be the Centre Director for Kepler Academy Cy Becker. She brings a strong foundation in education and early learning leadership to her role. Born and raised in the Philippines, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has built an extensive teaching career spanning both international and Canadian experience.
Mary Jane has over five years of classroom teaching experience from kindergarten to Grade 6 in the Philippines, along with more than seven years of experience in the childcare field. After moving to Canada in 2014, she obtained her Level 3 certification in Early Childhood Education and has continued to expand her professional knowledge and practice.
She has successfully completed the FLIGHT Curriculum course at MacEwan University and is well-versed in implementing Emergent Curriculum. Mary Jane is deeply passionate about early learning and strongly believes that every child has the right to explore the world through play as a capable, confident learner and citizen. She is committed to creating responsive, inclusive environments that support children’s growth, curiosity, and development.
Mary Jane is dedicated to leading with purpose, fostering meaningful learning experiences, and supporting children, families, and educators through a child-centered approach.