Kelly obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University and went on to work in banking and communications. She now works for herself as a communications consultant, largely in the not-for-profit sector. Kelly is a proud “alum mum”, with three daughters attending Crofton House.

Her fondest memories of CHS include the House Play Competitions, suntanning on Kent “Beach”, and Latin classes with Mrs. Harrison – Caecilius est in horto!

Sarah graduated from UBC with a BA in Art History and a B.Ed the following year. She moved overseas and taught at several international schools in Hong Kong. While teaching abroad she earned her Masters in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan State University. She was actively involved in running events and raising money for local HK NGO's and ran the CIS School Fair for 4 years. After 23 years away she has returned to Vancouver with her family. She has two children with her daughter attends CHS.

Her fondest memories of CHS include the assemblies where students and teachers would dress up and impersonate each other. It was so fun to see staff and students laughing together. Special shout out to Mrs. Abakhan, Mrs. Reid, and of course, Nancy Moore ’74

Madlene graduated from UBC with a degree in Civil Engineering and worked for DIAND (Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) before going back to school for her MBA from University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management. On her return to Vancouver, she joined the family business, Canada Scaffold Supply, as Chief Financial Officer. Madlene is a proud “alum mum”, with one daughter attending Crofton House.

Her fondest memories of CHS are playing in the woods, climbing the horse tree, and listening to Miss Begg during morning assemblies—she was the greatest storyteller!

Christine obtained her dental degree from UBC, followed by training in pediatric dentistry at the Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto) and Boston University. These days, Christine can be found at her practice, Coquitlam Children’s Dentistry. Things have come full circle now as Christine is a proud “alum mum”, with one daughter attending Crofton.

Her fondest memories of CHS include singing in the choir, acting in drama productions, and serving as music captain in Grade 12.

Lishe had a successful career in the oil industry and food sales, before taking a break to be at home with her son, who graduated from Saint George’s in 2016. Lishe currently manages the School Store and Alumnae Uniform Shop.

Her fondest memories of CHS include hanging in the library with Ms. Pocock, who inspired a lifelong love of reading to this day.

Jennifer obtained an Arts degree from University of British Columbia (UBC), with a focus in Asian studies and Japanese language, before working for the BC government. Jennifer returned to school to obtain a teaching degree and eventually taught in the Social Studies department at Crofton House. Jennifer has two daughters who attended Crofton House; one graduated in 2017 and the other graduated in 2019.

Her fondest memories of CHS include playing on the tennis & badminton teams with St. George’s and travelling to all the competitions—and of course, the fabulous friendships with the class of 1984!

President Emerita
Gretchen (Farris) Creery ’56 
Barbara (West) Gillanders ’63

Head of School & Honorary President
Ena Harrop