Our Community of
Educators
A collective of educators committed to growth, equity, and meaningful impact in education.
Grounded in lived experience and shared purpose. Working together to strengthen learning communities.
Meet Our Educators
Welcome! I’m Nattily Edward, Founder of Konnections Child & Family Services.
I am a licensed Early Childhood Educator and Child Development Practitioner dedicated to helping children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Since 2019, I have supported families across the Greater Toronto Area by providing personalized tutoring, behaviour support, and developmental guidance tailored to each child’s unique needs.
I understand that every child learns differently, and that challenges such as anxiety, self-regulation, focus, or academic difficulties can be overwhelming for both children and parents. My role is to walk alongside your family, offering professional, compassionate, and effective support to help your child build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for learning.
At Konnections Child & Family Services, I work with children from JK to Grade 8 in areas such as:
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Literacy and reading support
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Homework help and study skills
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Behaviour management and self-regulation strategies
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Social-emotional learning
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Individualized learning plans
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Parent coaching and guidance
My approach combines evidence-based strategies with a nurturing and encouraging learning environment where your child feels safe, valued, and motivated to grow. I believe that when children feel supported, they are more willing to take risks, try their best, and develop a genuine love for learning.
Your child’s success is my priority. Together, we can help them reach their developmental milestones, overcome challenges, and build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
I look forward to supporting your family and being part of your child’s learning journey.
— Nattily Edward
Child Development Specialist
Founder of Konnections Child & Family Services
Alisha Williams, RN, BScN, is a Registered Nurse, wellness consultant, and advocate with over 20 years of experience in community health and nursing. She is the founder of Timeless Care, where she blends clinical expertise with trauma-informed, compassionate wellness practices to support youth, women, and caregivers.
Her work focuses on holistic wellness, burnout recovery, health advocacy, and the creation of accessible tools that promote emotional resilience and collective well-being. Alisha is deeply committed to advancing equity in healthcare and building community-centered approaches to mental and physical wellness.
Nancy Komi,RECE & entrepreneur
Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and raised in Canada, Nancy Komi is the founder and owner of AfricanQueenStyles and Bestyledbyafricanqueen. In her late twenties, she began intentionally embracing African fashion, using her platform to educate and inspire others about African attire, natural haircare, and cultural identity.
As an educator, Nancy teaches young children the importance of caring for and embracing their natural hair. She is deeply committed to community engagement and gives back by hosting fashion shows and leading hair care workshops in both English and French. Her impactful work has also been featured on CBC News.
A strong Black woman with a passion for service, Nancy Komi is dedicated to empowering individuals through education, creativity, and cultural pride.
Sanya Charles-Herrera, OCT, is an Ontario Certified Teacher, Mathematics Educator, and Academic Coach with over 20 years of experience in intermediate and senior Mathematics education. She is the founder of Unleash Your Inner Genius™ – Math & Mindset Coaching, where she integrates mathematics mastery, executive functioning, and social-emotional learning to support students in building both skill and confidence. Throughout her career, Sanya has worked across diverse classroom and community settings, supporting students in Grades 6–12 in strengthening numeracy, algebraic reasoning, and higher-level mathematical thinking. She is particularly passionate about closing opportunity gaps and ensuring that Black students see themselves reflected as capable, powerful, and brilliant mathematical thinkers. Her work blends research-informed instructional practices with culturally responsive pedagogy and mindset-based coaching. Through her Math Mastery Mindset™ framework, Sanya helps students overcome math anxiety, build resilience, and develop the executive functioning tools necessary for long-term academic success. Beyond direct instruction, Sanya partners with families, educators, and community organizations to design programming that promotes equity, confidence, and sustainable achievement. She is deeply committed to cultivating spaces where students feel seen, challenged, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Sanya believes that when students are supported holistically — academically, emotionally, and socially — they do not just improve their grades; they transform their relationship with learning.
Ase and Company is a Toronto based educational brand creating culturally responsive journals, workbooks, and classroom resources that support literacy, student voice, and social emotional learning. Our products and programs are designed for all grade settings and support inclusive, affirming learning environments.
We also offer student workshops and school presentations focused on self empowerment, creative writing, and identity development, working in collaboration with educators and schools across the GTA.
Trician-Renée (Ms. Love) Edwards
Founder, The Love & Light Collective
Creator, Love, Light & Learn TV
Trician-Renée Edwards is an advocate for positive community and youth development, with over 20 years of experience supporting children and youth ages 3 to 25 across diverse cultural backgrounds. Her work centers on addressing challenges rooted in systemic inequities related to race, class, creed, and gender, with a strong commitment to representation, wellness, and inclusive learning.
Through her career with Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Trician-Renée served in roles including summer camp leader, coordinator, rover, and preschool tap, jazz, ballet, and free movement dance instructor. She also spent three years as a Big Sister mentor with Youth Assisting Youth and represented Canada at the Miss Globe International Pageant in 2010, where she received the Miss Friendship and Congeniality Award.
Trician-Renée holds an Honours Diploma in Radio Broadcast Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Women and Gender Studies. She is certified in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, Change Management, Online Teaching, Special Education, TESOL, and TEFL.
In 2020, Trician-Renée founded The Love and Light Collective Inc., a holistic wellness and edutainment company. Its initiatives, including Love, Light and Learn TV, Interactive Workshops, and Reading Rooms, advocate for diversity, inclusion, and the dismantling of anti-Black racism in children’s learning tools and educational media.
Trician-Renée is dedicated to changing narratives for youth and inviting families and communities of all cultural backgrounds to learn and grow together. Through age-appropriate music, movement, mascots, and play, she thoughtfully engages young audiences with meaningful lessons that support empathy, confidence, and collective care.