What is Literacy
Family Literacy Centre
Culture Camps
Yukon Imagination Library
School-Aged Programs
Community Book Bike
Beth Mulloy
​bmulloy.literacy@northwestel.net
Beth has spent her entire life in the Yukon, and leads the YLC team with a deep sense of community, a lifetime of experience and a passion for literacy. She has her Master's of International Communication from Royal Roads University. She also makes the world's best butter tarts.
lisa.young@yukonliteracy.com
​Lisa was born and raised in a small community in northern Newfoundland. Her Education degree brought her to the Yukon to teach in the communities. After two years in the communities, Lisa moved to Whitehorse and joined our team. She has a passion for helping people and believes that literacy is not just reading and writing but it's learning. Whether it is being out on the land, cooking, or reading; everyone is literate in their own unique way.
Victoria Menchinton
Finance/Office Manager
yukon.literacy.coalition@northwestel.net
Victoria grew up in St. John's, Newfoundland and has been in the Yukon since June of 2018. She loves the outdoors and being able to see mountain tops from her living room window, so Whitehorse was the perfect place to settle - even if it is on the other side of the country from "home"! Victoria has a diploma in Accounting, as well as a diploma and background in Early Childhood Education. She loves to get lost in a good book, and believes that literacy is a huge part of life - from early childhood into adulthood.
Stephanie parker
Family Literacy Specialist
​stephanie.literacy@northwestel.net
Stephanie is a certified Family Literacy Specialist whose 30 years of work experience has brought her to all corners of Canada's north -- from Dawson City to James Bay, and from Pangnirtung, NU to Atlin, BC. She has experience working in daycare settings, schools, teaching, and as an educational assistant. She loves to integrate her extensive knowledge of the north, along with her passion for children's literature (which she practiced first hand on her 3 sons), and creativity and the arts, into learning programs with families at the Family Literacy Centre.
Jess Gilray
Literacy and Outreach Coordinator
jess.gilray@yukonliteracy.com
Jessica grew up with a mom who read to her every day. Now, as an adult, it's safe to say her mother's passion for reading and literacy has been securely passed on to her daughter. Jessica is an avid reader, devouring a new book roughly once a week. With a Masters Degree and a background in social work and teaching, she's a valued team member at the Yukon Literacy Coalition. Jessica's personal philosophy is to help foster everyone to become life-long learners.
Carrie-Anne Mcphee
Family Literacy Program and Outreach Coordinator
carrieannemcphee@yukonliteracy.com
Carrie-Anne is new to the Yukon, and couldn't be happier to be here! She holds a Bachelor of Education, and an Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts. Her work with children and families spans both the continent and two decades, and includes daycare; teaching; intervention therapy; summer camp; support for folks with special needs, and much more. Carrie-Anne's lifelong love of reading and crafting are put to great use at the Family Literacy Centre where she runs literacy-based programming with enthusiasm and joy. Carrie-Anne believes whole-heartedly that everyone is capable of learning, regardless of personal limitations, and she hopes to spend the next two decades involved in meaningful work in her community.
Darby Macwilliam
Community Outreach & Program Coordinator
darby.macwilliam@yukonliteracy.com
Darby grew up on Vancouver Island and and has recently discovered the magic and mystery of living in the Yukon. She received her B.A in Heath and Community Services from the University Of Victoria in 2016. Darby values life-long learning and contributing to healthful community endeavours. She is a strong believer in hands-on learning, and is a kinesthetic learner herself. Her own learning style is a natural fit for her role in creating and facilitating experiential learning programs for community members. She is invested in helping people enhance their overall sense of well-being through ongoing literacy skill development, and believes this happens through fostering trusting and caring individual, and community relationships. In her spare time Darby enjoys walking her dog, trail riding, and accomplishing home renovation projects.
Andrew Bark
andrew.bark@yukonliteracy.com
Growing up in Barrie, Ontario, Andrew developed his passion for the outdoors - canoeing, mountain biking, climbing, cross country skiing, camping and snowboarding. He completed his BA at Queens University and then decided he loved camping so much he'd join the army. He spent 8 years as a soldier in the Princess Patricas Canadian Light Infantry specializing in Mountain Operations, and rising to the rank of Master Corporal. This is the environment where Andrew learned the importance of continuing education and the joys teaching others. Andrew is so excited now living in the Yukon, that he can spend his days in a field he is passionate about and spend his evenings enjoying the outdoors.