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Eastern Canada Sales Consultant

George Pye

George Pye is our Eastern Canada Sales Consultant and has been working with Scholar’s Choice since April 2011. He has a diverse educational background to assist him in his sales role. 

✉️ georgepye@scholarschoice.ca
📞709-743-5228


Our questions to George:
1.What inspires you most about Scholar’s Choice?
- Their unique Early Educational products and resources.

2.What do you love most about being on the Scholar’s Choice Team? 
- The ever expanding knowledge that it brings.

3.What is your favourite memory from working in this position/in your territory? 
- Visiting all the centres in my area.

4.What is your favourite hobby or pastime? 
- Hiking and spending time near the water.

5.Favourite Food? 
- Mac and Cheese

6.Favourite Movie? 
- Bladerunner ( Harrison Ford version )

7.Favourite Animal? 
- Pembrook Welsh Corgi

Children must be taught how to think , not what to think- Margaret Mead

George Pye Eastern Canada Sales Consultant

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Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon and NWT Sales Consultant

I was born and raised here in London, Ontario. I started off as a Keyholder at our London Store and worked my way up to Inside Sales Representative.  My background comes with 4 years experience in retail and customer service based environments. I am a very hard worker and will always do my best to ensure my clients have all their needs met and exceeded.

✉️ kalistabrown@scholarschoice.ca

📞1(800)265-1095 ext. 2080

1.What inspires you most about Scholar’s Choice? 

What inspires me most about Scholar’s Choice is our playful learning approach. I believe it really sets us apart from the rest and gives us an extra layer of excellence.

2.What do you love most about being on the Scholar’s Choice Team? 

Our staff are the kindest and most considerate group of people I have ever worked with. With a group of dedicated and hardworking people, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish.

3.What is your favorite memory from working in this position/in your territory?

I am still working on creating memories in my current role, but so far the customer interactions have made the whole experience thus far very memorable!

4.Favourite Food? 

Macaroni Salad

5.Favourite Movie? 

Star Wars, Return of the Jedi or Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith 

6.Favourite Animal? 

 Cats, specifically my cats Sushi and Loki
"Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." - Yoda, The Phantom Menace

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Southwestern Ontario and National Sales Consultant

Nicole Malette

I have been in sales and sales management for the last 25 years and pride myself on giving the best customer service possible. Being new to the Scholar’s Choice family, I am eager to meet all of our wonderful customers and help them create fun learning and memories with the children in their lives.

✉️ nicolemalette@scholarschoice.ca
📞226-219-6906

1.What inspires you most about Scholar’s Choice?

The opportunity to learn in all different ways that suits each child best and having lots of fun while doing it! 

 

2.What do you love most about being on the Scholar’s Choice Team?

The people that make up this great company.  Also, having the chance to make a difference in the community and many children's lives by providing them with many different options for play and learning.  

 

3.What is your favorite memory from working in this position/in your territory?

The very first child I interacted with in the store was only 4 years old and she was so excited and in awe of all we had to offer! She expressed her joy of being able to pick a toy.  Her mom was so proud to be able to get it for her at Scholar’s Choice, because she had shopped with us when she was a child too.  It really made me think of the times my daughter was small and we would shop at Scholar’s Choice as a reward.....so many good memories.

 

4.What is your favorite hobby or pastime? 

I love to cross stitch, paint and cook….I cook or bake everyday and love it! 

 

5.Favourite Food? 

All Mexican and Italian food…hard to pick just one thing! 

 

6.Favourite Movie? 

My current favourite movie is, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and I do love the Dreamworks movie, “UP” 

 

7.Favourite Animal? 

I LOVE tigers! But my favourite animal is my dog, Koda Bear.
“Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.”

Nicole Malette London Area

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Manitoba and Saskatchewan Sales Consultant

Robin Clark

 Robin Clark is our Western Canada Sales Consultant and has just joined our Scholar’s Choice Team. He is passionate about education, and giving back to the community in a volunteer capacity.

✉️ robinclark@scholarschoice.ca

📞1(204)227-0479

 

1.What inspires you most about Scholar’s Choice?

The ability to introduce and provide quality products to our childcare community.

2.What do you love most about being on the Scholar’s Choice Team?

The family atmosphere

3.What is your favorite memory from working in this position/in your territory

One of my favorite memories from working in this position was my first call with the team. It was a wonderful experience that highlighted the welcoming and supportive atmosphere of our workplace. The team's warmth and friendliness made me feel immediately at ease and reinforced the positive, collaborative culture we strive to maintain. 

5.Favourite Food?

Is coffee a food?

6.Favourite Movie?

Gladiator (2000. Russell Crowe)

7.Favourite Animal?

Snow Leopard
Fortis cadere, cedere non potest. The brave may fall, but cannot yield.

Robin Clark Western Canada Regional Sales Centre

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Central Ontario Sales Consultant

Pandora Firman

Pandora moved to London, Ontario from outside of Ottawa in 2004. Shortly after arriving she started working for Scholar’s Choice at our London East retail location. After several years of working with us, Pandora moved to our head office as a Receptionist. Pandora now collaborates with our sales representatives, working with our customers across Canada.

 

✉️ pandorafirman@scholarschoice.ca
📞 (519) 518-2541

1. What inspires you most about Scholar’s Choice?

That we strive to meet the needs of all children by reaching out to vendors from all over, bringing in exciting new products.

2. What do you love most about being on the Scholar’s Choice Team? 

That we are a small Canadian-based company where the owners are approachable and know each and every one of their staff by name.

3. What is your favorite memory from working in this position/in your territory? 

Hearing from the reps that my calls lead to them establishing new contacts or renewing existing ones.

5. Favourite Food? 

I love food in general, so it’s hard to narrow it down 

6. Favourite Movie? 

Eat Pray Love -Julia Roberts

Band of Brothers

7. Favourite Animal? 

I have a deep love for all animals

“Children remind us to treasure the smallest of gifts,even in the most difficult of times”  - Allen Klein

Pandora Firman Sales Consultant

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Moncton Area and Quebec Regional Sales Centre

✉️ easternsales@scholarschoice.ca
📞 (506) 383-1573

Moncton Area

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London Retail Manager and London Area Sales Consultant

Melissa Cowherd

Melissa Cowherd the Store Manager and Sales Rep for London. My background comes with 16 years experience in retail and management. Where I look for every opportunity to find a solution to your needs and wants to provide the best customer experience possible. I will also always take your feedback to not only grow personally but also adapt and grow my team.

✉️ melissacowherd@scholarschoice.ca

📞1(226)559-7870

1. What inspires you most about Scholar’s Choice?

The passion the company has to provide the best customer experience for each individual and tailor to each individual’s needs and wants. 

2. What do you love most about being on the Scholar’s Choice Team? 

The team as a whole is very warm and welcoming. Being new to the team and knowing that I can ask any question no matter the level of silly it comes with is never found that way. 

3. What is your favorite memory from working in this position/in your territory? 

I am still working on creating memories.

5. Favourite Food? 

Anything to do with potatoes! 

6. Favourite Movie? 

Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings 

7. Favourite Animal? 

Right now Goats. However there is also; Highland Cows, Dogs (as long as they aren’t yappy), Cats, Chickens, Ducks.

"There is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie.  And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team"

-Shaun of the Dead

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