Meet The
PHAS Team

Colleen Hutton
Executive Director
Colleen joined Pleasant Heights After School in September 2022 as the Executive Director. Colleen has extensive leadership experience in the childcare industry and is passionate about working with staff and families to develop high quality childcare programs. Her dedication to child development and quality programming combined with her understanding of legislation and licensing are an invaluable asset to the organization and the community.

Diana Santos
Assistant Director
Diana Santos is a dedicated and highly-respected member of the Pleasant Heights After School team. Her formal background in education and her love of working with children made her a natural fit as an Early Childhood Educator. Since joining PHAS in 2011, she has provided insightful leadership and guidance to the children, families, and staff at the Panorama Hills School location. Her ability to motivate and engage children to develop their social and cognitive skills makes her a valuable asset to the organization and the community.

Nancy Bennett
Senior Childcare Advisor

Alma Castro
Office Manager

Souheila El-Tasse
Mount Pleasant Site Coordinator
Souheila joined Pleasant Heights After School in September 2022 as the site coordinator at the Mount Pleasant location. She is skilled in the creation and implementation of childcare programming and has a passion for leading children and staff.

Danwei Wu
Panorama Hills Site Coordinator
Danwei has been a valuable member of the Pleasant Heights After School team since joining the organization in 2011. Danwei started with PHAS as a part-time childcare worker and acted as the full-time Site Coordinator at the Mount Pleasant Community Centre location for several years. Danwei is applying her leadership expertise from supporting the kindergarten and junior childcare programs to her new role as the Site Coordinator at the Panorama Hills School location starting in September 2022.
