

MEET THE TEAM

Sarah Stepaniuk
Co-Owner and SLP
Sarah Stepaniuk is one of the owners of Aspire Preschool. Sarah’s experience includes working with children who have a variety of special needs; she has a keen interest in working with children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, health units and private agencies. She has experience on the Provincial Autism Resource Team as well as organizing social communication summer programs for young teens. Highlights of her training include SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support) workshop and the Early Start Denver Model Introductory and Advanced Workshops. Sarah is passionate about providing best practice to clients and their families. Outside of work, she is a busy mom to two boys.
Shantelle Soto
Co-Owner and Behavior Analyst
Shantelle Soto is one of the owners of Aspire Preschool. She has owned and operated a successful business in Victoria, BC supporting children with ASD and ADHD. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and has been working as a consultant for children with autism since 2014. She is certified in the Early Start Denver Model approach, and she specializes in Autism and ADHD. Her passion is helping children be successful and empowering them and the people surrounding them, to be their best.
