BCSA’s activities are implemented and supported by a dedicated BCSA Coordinator, a Literacy Outreach Facilitator, a School Lunch Caterer, and a volunteer board of directors.
BCSA Manager ~ Jomy Thomas
(Bio coming soon!)
BCSA Literacy Outreach Facilitator ~ Taylor Ford-Sahibzada
Taylor Ford-Sahibzada has a soft spot for all things wild and wonderful – from tiny tidepool critters to towering rainforest trees. Originally from Calgary, she’s been living, working, and adventuring in Bamfield for the past three years. You might recognize her from her time at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, behind the counter at the Bamfield Mercantile and Marine, or lending a hand at local community events.
Now, as the Literacy Outreach Facilitator, Taylor leads the School’s Out after-school programs, designing and running engaging activities filled with art, science, nature, and sports. She’s also a driving force behind some of the BCSA community classes and events – dreaming them up, planning them out, and making them happen alongside the BCSA team. With a degree in zoology and years of experience as a Marine Science Educator, she’s always looking for creative ways to spark curiosity and community connection through everything she does.
You can often find her mushroom foraging in the forest (with two cats following close behind), holding a weird but fascinating critter, or ripping around in a boat with a big smile on her face. Taylor is endlessly curious, always creative, and deeply excited to keep growing roots in the Bamfield and Anacla community.
Have an idea or want to connect? Shoot Taylor a message at bcsalitfacilitator@gmail.com.
School Lunch Caterer & Librarian ~ Renee Gaudet
Renee Gaudet is a fun-loving Librarian who has been calling Bamfield home for several years. She first discovered this wonderful town by interning in the library at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre years ago. Now she lives on the West side and loves her kayak commute to the Bamfield Community School, where she has worked for nearly 3 years. In any season, you can usually find her enjoying the beach with a book in her hand.
As the BCSA School Lunch Caterer, Renee is committed to creating delicious and healthy lunches to keep the students fueled up and ready to learn. While organizing the library and getting people excited about reading is a huge passion of hers, she also loves flexing her creativity and dreaming up engaging experiences for the community.
Reach out to her at bcsaassistant@gmail.com with any questions or cool lunch ideas! Or, if you are interested in starting a library account, email bcsacommunitylibrary@gmail.com to get started.
Bamfield Community School Society 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Julie Bradley (Vice Chair)
Lisa Bye
Aneri Garg
Christine Gruman (Chair)
ƛicitatḥ Edward Johnson
Samantha Kranz (Secretary)
Kimberley Nookemus
n̓aasiismisʔaksup Stella Peters
Jasmin Schuster (Treasurer)