About the LDABC Learning Curve

Executive Director aka Professor Playdough

Debbie Cybulski, RSW

Debbie is a Registered Social Worker and is currently the Executive Director of LDABC. She has worked, volunteered, played alongside, and cared for children and their families in various capacities for over30 years. Regardless of her role, she believes that every child she meets can reach their full human potential and parents and care providers are their best bet. 

Early Childhood Mentor Project Consultant 

Cristi Oldfield Lindsay

 Cristi is passionate about coming alongside and providing support for Parents and Care Providers who endeavor to make sense of their children from the inside-out. Drawing from Dr. Gordon Neufeld’s developmental theory, she champions the power of relationship as the ultimate answer to growth. She offers insight into many common challenges facing families today and provides a space for discussion and deeper understanding.

Reading, and Writing Remediation Tutor

Hayley Henderson, M. Ed

Hayley has many years of experience as an educator in the public education system in BC and as a practicum supervisor for education students at the University of Victoria. She is deeply committed to supporting children, youth and their families and is trained in Orton-Gillingham and Barton reading remediation.   

Lexia, BC Reads Online Coordinator and Reading and Writing Program Consultant 

Simona Mocan, Educational Consultant

Simona Mocan is a certified school psychologist and teacher.  She works full time in BC as a District Psychologist.  Not only does she lead and monitor the progress children make on our Lexia platform, but our team in Victoria is also thankful to have her on board for consultations and placing children and youth in the program that best suits their needs. She is an advocate for children and youth and endeavors to bring the science of reading to all those who are interested.