Staff

Sheila has a BA from Dalhousie, a BEd from UofT and a Master's degree in Kinesiology in Coaching from York University. Previously, Sheila taught Health and Physical Education at Havergal College for 17 years where she was also the Director of Athletics and Associate Director of Admissions. She also served as the Junior and Middle School Athletic Director at The Bishop Strachan School for five years. She's excited to support student-athlete development at Greenwood as the Director, Athletics. Sheila has additional experience as an Assistant Coach of the York University Women's Soccer Team and as a university rugby player. She continues to research coaching education and safeguarding youth in sport. In her spare time, Sheila enjoys snowboarding, skiing, trail running and mountain biking.

As an English and Social Science teacher at Greenwood, Mark has a passion for story inside and outside of the classroom. This passion fuels his love of reading, writing and discussing current events. In terms of education, Mark earned his BA in Fine Arts Cultural Studies from York University, his BEd from the University of Ottawa and his Master of Arts in Integrated Studies with Athabasca University. He is presently working on a PhD through the University of Toronto focusing on Language and Literacies in Education. In his free time, he enjoys jogging, reading and writing. He also has a passion for travel, visiting over 50 countries in his journeys with his wife Megan and their three daughters Alexandra, Piper and Sloane. 

Kelly joined Greenwood from the Toronto Community Foundation, where she managed the office of the President and CEO. Kelly offers our main office a wealth of administrative experience gleaned from her years working with boards and committees in the not-for-profit sector. At Greenwood, Kelly is responsible for supporting the many tasks of the Principal’s office, including correspondence, timetables, ministry documentation, and the Board of Directors.

Ty received his Diploma in Human Kinetics from Capilano University and his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. He is excited to teach Health and Physical Education and support the Athletics Department at Greenwood. Ty has a passion for sports and physical activity, with extensive coaching experience that he will bring to Greenwood. Fun facts about Ty: he has represented Team Canada in Ultimate Frisbee, recently got a new puppy, and loves to cook and listen to music.

Carolyn (Callie) is a graduate of the Masters of Teaching program at OISE, where she focused on science and math education. Previously, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology and International Development from Mount Allison University. In her spare time, Callie enjoys being active by taking her dog for walks, spending time in nature and travelling.

Doug is a graduate of Queen’s University’s Concurrent Education program, where he obtained his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama with a second teachable in History and a minor in Religious Studies. He was heavily involved in student government at Queen’s, acting as the Vice-President Internal for the Con-Ed Students’ Association. As well, his passion for the arts at school and in the local community is evident in his work as a sound designer for theatre and film. Doug’s film accomplishments include acting, producing and composing. He scored the political documentary Two Summers in Kosovo, and starred in the cult film The Death of Indie Rock. Doug is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and has directed Never Enough and Slave To The Grind for Death By Digital Productions.

Iain has an Honours B.Sc in Physics from Trent University as well as a B.Ed from Queens with a focus on Youth-at-risk. Iain joined Greenwood in 2019 and this year he teaches science and math. Iain loves rock climbing and gardening and has a dream to one day keep bees on his roof in Toronto.

Sam has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in history and biology. She started her career working at Pickering College before moving to Trafalgar Castle. She has spent the past few years working at MacLachlan College where she taught social studies and science. This year at Greenwood, she teaches Grade 8 CSS, Grade 10 history and Grade 12 law. She enjoys reading and being around water or scuba diving. She looks forward to providing more experiential learning opportunities at the school.

Jessica has a B.A. (Honours) in Geography and Environmental Studies from Guelph University and a B.Ed. from Lakehead University. She began her teaching career at Greenwood as an Educational Intern in 2004 and joined the Student Success Centre team in December of the same year. During her time at Greenwood she has worked in the Student Success Centre, taught senior-level geography and world studies courses and continues to work with the Admissions team. Jessica’s experience extends to outdoor education, both as a program director at Camp Wabanaki in Huntsville and in developing and presenting interpretive programs for children at Balsam Lake Provincial Park. She was a member of the Guelph University varsity track and field team, serving as an assistant coach in 2003. Jessica has coached Greenwood runners on both the cross-country and track and field teams

Aashmeen holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computing, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, and a Bachelor of Education. She is an OCT-certified teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching Math and Science across middle and high school grades. She is trained in the IB framework and is passionate about making learning engaging, fostering curiosity, and integrating real-world connections into the classroom. At Greenwood, Aashmeen teaches Math and Science while contributing to inquiry-driven projects and hands-on STEM initiatives.

Sam was raised in Scotland, and he earned his B.Ed. (Honours) in Physical Education from the University of Edinburgh. Having moved to Canada in 2011, Sam has been at Greenwood since 2012 and has worked in both the Physical Education and Social Sciences departments. He has been heavily involved in both Outdoor Education and Athletics at Greenwood which are two of his primary passions. In his role as Vice Principal, Programs & Risk Management, Sam oversees Arts, Athletics, Outdoor Education, Service Learning and Student Life programming as well as being responsible for safety and risk management at the school.

Prior to coming to Greenwood, Nick worked in the Advertising and Law sectors and obtained a Software Engineering Technician diploma from Centennial College and a BA from Carleton University. In his spare time, he is an avid sports fan and musician. As Greenwood's Help Desk Support Technician, he triages Help Desk requests from students, parents and teachers and connects them to the IT team, as well as assisting on various projects.

Sarah is the Subject Team Leader, CWS and Social Sciences and teaches History at Greenwood; she is also the coordinator for the Writing Centre, which offers writing support to students. Sarah comes to Greenwood from St. Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen, Scotland, where she taught for six years. She has also been an English and History teacher and curriculum writer at Ontario’s Virtual High School since 2008. Sarah started her teaching career teaching history at the National Ballet School of Canada; she then worked in various educational programs throughout the United States and Scotland including the Princeton University Writing Centre and the University of Aberdeen.

Sarah earned her BAH and BEd from Queen’s University and her MA in History from the University of Toronto. When not teaching, Sarah loves to read, bake, and spend time with friends and family. She also enjoys photography and travel. 

Heidi’s teaching embodies her belief that language learning is an essential way for students to be exposed to new perspectives and embrace positive challenges. This passion has led her to complete her M. Ed in Language and Literacy Education at OISE, in addition to a B.A. from Trent University with a joint major in French and English and a B.Ed from Queen’s University. During her studies, Heidi “ventured further” through a grant that allowed her to travel to Scandinavia and a year studying abroad in France, where she also taught ESL to high school students. She enjoys sharing her love of travel as a tool for expanding cultural knowledge with students by planning experiential learning trips to France and Québec City. In addition to her roles teaching English and French and leading the French Subject Team, Heidi coaches swimming and debate. Prior to coming to Greenwood, Heidi spent four years working at Sunrise Developmental Support Services in the Durham Region, where she facilitated a summer recreation program for adults with developmental disabilities. Outside of teaching, Heidi loves to read, swim, and spend time in nature.

Alexis (she/her) comes to Greenwood from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, where she worked as a communications advisor for various hospital programs, participated on several EDI committees, and enjoyed leading special projects like the "Tell It To a 5th Grader" summer student research competition and an interactive installation for Nuit Blanche.

After an undergraduate English/Drama degree at Queen's University, Alexis obtained a teaching certificate from the University of Exeter and a Journalism Certificate from Centennial College. She worked in both industries before moving into communications.

Alexis looks forward to bringing her passion for communications and education together to help tell Greenwood's story.

William (Billy) is a graduate of Nipissing's Consecutive ITeach Education program where he obtained his Bachelor of Education degree in the junior and intermediate divisions. He has completed a specialist in both Special Education and Physical and Health Education through OISE's Continuing Education program. After more than a decade teaching at Greenwood, his role as an Adviser during his earlier years has helped further his belief in the importance of having a trusted adult for each student during their middle and high school years. His knowledge of different types of learners in the classroom - and belief that all students can succeed in education - can be seen through his eight years of work in the Success Centre. His love for sports and developing the "whole person" continues through his coaching and leadership positions on Outdoor Education trips. His passion for teaching technology to students has been fostered through his current role as Subject Team Leader, Technology & Innovation Lab. Billy is also a member of the Admissions team and enjoys meeting excited students who want to be at Greenwood.

Nadia joins Greenwood from the TDSB, where she taught Grade 6 French Immersion for seven years. Prior to that, she worked as an occasional teacher for the District School Board of Niagara and also taught in Dubai. She studied education at Université Laurentienne and earned her BEd in Education. At Greenwood, she teaches middle school Math and French and will also coach the Learn-to-Curl and U14 Ultimate Frisbee teams. In her spare time, Nadia loves to spend time outdoors with her dog or exploring her artistic side in drawing, painting and more recently, clay sculpting. 

Kerstine (Kash) Gilbert is Greenwood’s School Nurse. Feel free to call her Nurse Kash! She’s excited to meet everyone and her office door’s always open. Nurse Kash has spent a majority of her career at SickKids Hospital and prior to that, worked at Kingston General Hospital in the NICU, specializing in premature infant care. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Queen’s University. When Nurse Kash is off duty, she loves sailing, pottery, ceramics and exploring Algonquin.

Krista attended Brock University and completed her Masters in Mathematics for Teachers (MMT) at the University of Waterloo. She has been teaching math and science for the past ten years and has enjoyed a variety of opportunities teaching students both in Canada and while travelling abroad. At Greenwood, Krista works in the Math department. Krista loves to travel as much as she can and started learning Spanish last year. She also started taking sign language classes.

Rachel joins Greenwood as a Business and Mathematics teacher. She has previously taught at The Rosedale Day School, Sterling Hall School and EduTravel. She has a Master of Teaching from UofT as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Los Angeles' Occidental College. Rachel also has a Specialist Additional Qualification (AQ) in Integration of Information and Computer Technology in the Classroom. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys travelling, reading and sewing clothing.

Don has an extensive background in education and guidance with years of experience at Albert College, Crescent School, Hillfield Strathallan College - just to name a few. He specialized in Guidance and Careers Education through OISE and has a CAIS Leadership Institute diploma. He joins Greenwood as the Grade 9 and 11 Adviser and Grade 12 Guidance Counsellor. He also looks forward to coaching teams. You can find Don canoeing, hiking, biking or being a hockey referee. He has even summited Mount Kilimanjaro three times. He hopes to guide Greenwood students on their own journeys both here at the school and beyond.

Wendy is the current Director, Guidance & Postsecondary Counselling. She completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. Prior to that, she received a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Hons) from McMaster University. Before joining the Greenwood community, Wendy had a career as a Homeopathic Doctor and was a health sciences instructor at Kikkawa College, Toronto. In addition to her interest in health, Wendy has always been involved in athletics and coaching: specifically soccer and ultimate frisbee. Wendy has over 15 years of experience in Guidance and Special Education and completed her Specialist certification in both through OISE at the University of Toronto. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys camping, wake surfing, playing soccer and spending time with her two daughters.

Brandon graduated with a BSc Honours from Ryerson University. Working as a data analyst in his previous roles, he's excited to bring his knowledge to build more efficient data systems. He joins Greenwood from Dr. Jay Children's Grief Centre where he worked closely with the administrative, fundraising and therapy staff. As a part of the IT department, Brandon will be working as the data administrator, creating new data systems for staff and establishing best practices with data collection. In his free time, you can find Brandon hiking, gardening, cooking, weight lifting and video gaming.  He is also a staunch environmentalist and looks forward to helping Greenwood go green!

Alyssa joins Greenwood after previously working for a private school in Mississauga. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a BEd from Trent University where she enjoyed the beautiful riverside campus. She began teaching in 2023 and is excited to start her third year of teaching. At Greenwood, Alyssa teaches Grade 9 and 10 English and also coaches the Junior Boys' Soccer and Junior Girls' Volleyball teams. She will also help out with Greenwood's Social Club for students. Alyssa enjoys living a healthy and active lifestyle and spending time in nature–she'll be the first one to dive into a nice lake! 

Charles holds a B.A.H. in Political Studies and Economics from Queen’s University and an M.A. in Political Science and International Development from the University of Guelph. After working for a non-profit NGO in Washington, D.C., Charles began his Greenwood career as an Educational Intern in 2005. Charles earned his B.Ed from the University of Toronto, and returned to Greenwood in 2007 to join the teaching staff.

Since then, he has taught history, social sciences, and HPE classes, and currently teaches senior Politics, Law, and Classical Civilizations courses. Over the years, Charles has also served as Subject Team Leader for the History and Social Science Departments, Coordinator of the Adviser Program, and now as Learning Technology Coordinator, Charles is helping to lead the school in navigating the impact of technology and AI on education. Beyond the classroom, Charles is the faculty adviser for the Model United Nations club and has successfully coached Greenwood's snowboarding team—aka Team Shred—to multiple OFSAA wins. In 2020, he was honoured with Greenwood's Coach of the Year distinction.

Sara is one of the social workers at Greenwood; she graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) specializing in Criminal Justice & Public Policy and from Humber College with a post-graduate certificate in Mental Health & Addictions. She completed her Master of Social Work from University of Toronto with a specialization in Health & Mental Health. Beyond offering social and emotional support to students and their families at Greenwood, Sara is excited to help coach U14 Boys’ hockey. Outside of practicing social work, Sara is involved in coaching youth hockey and enjoys travelling, hiking and spending time at the cottage! 

Since 2009, Kathy has been an integral part of the Greenwood community, bringing her expertise to both the Admissions and Advancement teams. For much of the year, she works with prospective families, expertly guiding them through the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment. In Advancement, she is responsible for managing donor information and issuing tax receipts. In her free time, you can find Kathy walking her two adopted boxers, Boston and Bronx, experimenting with new recipes, or relaxing at the cottage.

With a background in customer service and social services, Nisha is bringing her knowledge and experience to her role as Administrative Assistant here at Greenwood. Nisha’s family moved to Canada when she was 5 years old and she loved growing up in a multicultural landscape. Nisha enjoys travelling, reading, watching television or movies, learning about different cultures and spending time with her friends and family.

Anuj earned his B.A in English and History from the University of Manitoba and completed his teaching degree at the University of Winnipeg. He began his teaching career in the UK before moving back home to Winnipeg to teach. Anuj moved to Toronto in early 2021 and has taught a variety of English and History courses at Greenwood. His hobbies include cycling, film photography and spending time with his cat, Suzy.

Madeline teaches Math and Science at Greenwood and is the Coordinator for Science Labs and Chemical Management.  Before joining the Greenwood community, she taught Math in Sweden for two years. Madeline completed both her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and her Bachelor of Education at Queen's University.  She is excited to coach Girls Hockey and Track & Field, and likes to keep active in her spare time by running, hiking, camping and cross country skiing. 

Sam King holds her Professional Masters of Education from Queen's University, with a specialization in Global Education and her thesis developed around supporting multiple perspectives and intellectual character building. She attended Queen's University for her undergraduate degree where she earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts in History along with a certificate in Urban Planning and Geography. She additionally completed the Concurrent Education program at Queen's, graduating with distinction and earning her Honours Bachelor of Education in 2020. Sam King worked as an Associate Faculty at Lakefield College School for two years, working as an Assistant Head of House in boarding and as a teacher in the Social Science department. Sam most recently worked at James Gillespie's High School in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she was a teacher of History and Geography. At Greenwood, Sam King teaches Grade 7 CSS, Grade 10 History and Grade 12 Social Justice and Equity. She is also the director of the Senior Play. When she is not at Greenwood, Sam is an acrylic and oil painter, working mostly in landscapes across Canada. She loves canoeing in Algonquin park and hopes to hike in every continent in the world over the summers.

Taranjit's list of technical skills and programs fills almost a full page of his resume. Educated at the Computer Technology Institute and at Humber College, Vick received honors for his academic achievements in computer programming and network management. Vick joined Greenwood in 2004, and has become a lifeline for students, teachers and staff on the other end of our IT Helpdesk. A true lifelong learner, Vick is constantly upgrading his IT skills and keeping up to date with industry developments; last year, he achieved his Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification in his off hours. Vick is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi and founded the now much-loved tradition of Samosa Fridays in the Teacher-Staff room.

Toby is a Greenwood alumni from the Class of 2018 and is joining us as an Apprentice Teacher, Learning Strategies. After graduating from Greenwood, Toby went on to study political science at Dalhousie University and then pursued a primary/junior teaching degree at York University. While he's only recently graduated, Toby has had plenty of teaching experience from his various placements. Toby loves the outdoors, sports (especially soccer–he's a big fan of Liverpool), and backpacking around the world. He's excited to start a brand new chapter at Greenwood.

Alyska’s education background includes a BA in Economics from McMaster University, a B.Ed from the University of Ottawa and a M.Ed from the University of Toronto. She first began her teaching career at Greenwood in 2013 before moving to Hong Kong to teach for three years. Her main teaching subjects are high school business and math. She is excited to be back at Greenwood and will be a Grade 9 Adviser this year. In her spare time, Alyska enjoys spending time with her family and keeping active with yoga, running, walking or hiking. She also has a passion for sports; she previously coached basketball and rugby and also was a varsity basketball player while attending McMaster and Ottawa U.

Adelaide Leo (she/her) is a teacher in the Learning Strategies and Mathematics departments at Greenwood. She earned her B. Arts Sc. from McMaster University and an MA in Child Study and Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. When she’s not teaching, Adelaide loves singing, whether she’s in a choir or sitting around a campfire with her guitar.

Tihmily (she/her) joined Greenwood in October 2021 as the Communications Officer. She graduated from UofT and Sheridan College’s joint Communications, Culture, Information and Technology program and has a Master of Digital Media from Toronto Metropolitan University. She previously worked at the Aga Khan Museum as their in-house designer and at the 407 ETR Concession Company Ltd as their Adviser, Communications and Marketing. You can find her frequently around campus and events with a camera in hand. She is interested in engaging with the Greenwood community and capturing Greenwood moments.

Jheanell came to Greenwood after teaching for several years at a private school in Vaughan, and prior to that, she taught in the United States. She was born and raised in Jamaica until she was 17 before moving to the United States for university. She has a BA in Psychology and Masters in Teaching from Clark University in Massachusetts. At Greenwood, she teaches English and Social Sciences courses. She is passionate about her extracurricular work with the dance team and the Black, Indigenous & People of Colour (BIPOC) Affinity group. Outside of teaching, she enjoys Netflix, spending time with her dog, dancing and writing poetry.

Jeff attended Queen’s University where he received a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and a Bachelor of Education. He has spent years teaching abroad in Sweden for Grades 7-10. At Greenwood, he will teach Grade 9 Health and Physical Education (HPE), and while also acting as a Grade 7 Adviser. Jeff likes to stay active with all sorts of activities such as camping, hiking, skiing, rugby and golf. He also enjoys reading and listening to podcasts.

Courtney graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education, a minor in Biology as well as a specialization in Outdoor Adventure Leadership. She then went to Trent University to complete her Bachelor of Education. Before Greenwood, Courtney worked at Country Day School for two years followed by another two years at a private school in Oakville. Courtney will be teaching Science, Math and Physical Education this year at Greenwood. Outside of school, Courtney enjoys coaching and competing in Crossfit, as well as sea kayaking and spending her summers at her family cottage in PEI.  

Laura graduated with a Honours BA in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. She has a Master of Social Work from the Wuzweiler School of Social Work at the Yeshiva University in New York City. Laura has a decade of experience as a social worker. Throughout her career, she has worked exclusively with children, adolescents and families. She is experienced in individual and group counselling, psychoeducational programming and mental health case management and service coordination. Prior to joining Greenwood, Laura has been the school social worker at Bialik Hebrew Day School for seven years where she developed mental health and wellness curriculum and programs. Laura is excited to work collaboratively with Greenwood students and families to support their mental health and well-being. Outside of her work, Laura enjoys spending time with her two children, travelling and staying active with spin classes or swimming.

Lindsay teaches vocal and instrumental music and English at Greenwood; she also directs the school choir. Lindsay taught vocal and instrumental music and English at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby for 14 years before she joined the Greenwood community. Prior to that, she taught Ontario English and ESL in China for two years. Lindsay earned her BMus (Honours) in Music Education from Wilfrid Laurier University and her BEd from Queen’s University.

Lindsay sings in a semi-professional chamber choir and loves cooking and eating. She also enjoys going on hikes and camping with my family. Lindsay is very excited to make music in person again!

Stephanie earned her B.A. in Psychology from Carleton University, and her BA in Geography from York University. She then earned her B.Ed. from Western University. Prior to joining Greenwood, Stephanie worked with St. Vincent De Paul at an all-girls' camp; she has also volunteered as a tutor and classroom helper for grade schools in Etobicoke. Stephanie skis at Blue Mountain and Craigleith Ski Club, and enjoys many outdoor sports. Stephanie teaches social studies.

Laura was enrolled in the Concurrent Education program at Queen's University where she earned both a B.A in English and Geography as well as her B.Ed. Prior to joining Greenwood, she worked at OCAD University for over 10 years. She assists Kelly Azoulay at the Main Office and provides backup to Reception. Laura loves being active outdoors and has a soft spot for black and white film photography and her adopted cat, Chloe. Laura is excited to be a part of the Greenwood community!

Richard joined Greenwood in 2021 and he teaches instrumental and vocal music to students in Grades 7 through 12, as well as business. This year, he will conduct Greenwood’s Junior and Senior Jazz Ensembles, lead the Pit Band, and serve as the musical director for the full-school musical. Richard is dedicated to building a welcoming, inclusive music community where diverse talents can harmonize and thrive.

He holds a BMusPerf (Honours) from the University of Toronto, a BComm (Honours) from Queen’s University, and a BEd from York University. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Richard has over 15 years of professional experience. When he’s not teaching, he enjoys music, film, photography, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Lexie joins Greenwood as an Apprentice Teacher, Science for the 2025-2026 school year. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Life Sciences as well as a Bachelor of Education with teachables in intermediate/senior biology and chemistry. She previously worked at Camp Walden as part of the leadership team. Lexie is looking forward to meeting students, staff and families. To unwind, Lexie likes camping, spending time outdoors and travelling.

Since joining us in 2019 Justine has taught in our Learning Strategies Department. In addition, she helps support our Service Learning Program and is a part of our Guidance team. Justine graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Education with a focus on at-risk youth and also holds a Bachelor of Vocal Music (Hons.) specializing in Music Education from Western University. Outside of the classroom, Justine helps lead our Girl Up Chapter and is working towards her Special Education Specialist qualification.

Marcio teaches media arts, film, photography, design technology, advertising, civics, and career studies at Greenwood; he also coaches the U20 Boys’ Soccer and Rugby teams. Before he chose to pursue teaching, Marcio spent six years working in the music industry as a creative and marketing manager for two Canadian independent music labels. He moved to London, England, after qualifying as a teacher, where he taught high school media studies and media production for two years. Following his move back to Toronto, he taught photography, film and communications technology at Blyth Academy Yorkville; he has also worked on three summer programs with Blyth Academy Summers, teaching photography in France, Italy, Spain, Iceland and Costa Rica.

Marcio earned his diploma in Multimedia Production and Design from Fanshawe College and his BEd in Technological Education from Western University. When he’s not teaching, Marcio enjoys photography, drumming, hockey, soccer, travelling, snowboarding, and cooking.

Hailey joined Greenwood in 2023 and is a graduate from Queen's University's Concurrent Education program where she holds teachables in drama, English, history, and social science while specializing in supporting at-risk youth. Driven by a passion for the arts, Hailey went on to complete a Master's degree in Theatre and Performance Studies at York University, where she researched the intersections between education, performance and social justice. Outside of the classroom, Hailey enjoys directing and making magic on the Greenwood stage!

Zoe teaches Grade 7 and 9 English at Greenwood. She spent the beginning of her career teaching in various countries, including England, Korea, and Germany. After sprinkling in some outdoor education experience in camps across Canada as well, she finally settled back into Toronto, where all paths led to Greenwood.

Zoe earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto and went on to complete her B.Ed. at Queen’s University, with teachables in English and history. Zoe loves books and film, as well as *trying* to play the piano and ukulele. She spends the majority of her free time outdoors and loves canoe tripping (when the lakes aren’t frozen).

Melanie teaches science at Greenwood. She earned her B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry at Western University and her Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. While at Western, she also tutored Food and Nutrition students from Brescia University College in Chemistry. Melanie has worked as an occasional teacher in the TDSB; she has also taught various math and science courses at a private night school in Vaughan. During the summer, she acts as the Camper Relations Tracker at Camp Walden, where she works to ensure the success of children of all ages with a variety of profiles. In her spare time, Melanie loves to bake and hang out with friends and family. She also loves to run and hopes to someday complete a marathon. Melanie looks forward to immersing herself in Greenwood's community by participating in various activities (hopefully some outdoor education!)

Anna has a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education with a Minor in French Studies from the University of Toronto and a Master of Teaching from OISE. While completing her studies, Anna was fortunate to have completed French homestay programs in Chicoutimi and Trois-Rivières followed by working in the bilingual travel insurance industry. These experiences were pivotal in shaping and inspiring her love not only for the French language and culture but for sharing this passion with her colleagues and students. Before coming to Greenwood, she spent two years teaching French and PE at The Bishop Strachan School. This year, she is looking forward to engaging in The Arts, deepening her exploration of experiential learning and use of AI and is excited to welcome new French students to Greenwood. When she is not teaching, you can find Anna staying active at spin or HIIT classes.

Amy joins Greenwood after 13 years at The Linden School where she taught Science, Biology and Chemistry. She grew up in British Columbia where she completed her Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology at the University of Victoria. She went on to complete her post-degree professional program for secondary education. Amy teaches Senior Biology at Greenwood. She also looks forward to coaching volleyball. When she's not teaching, Amy enjoys yoga, reading, exploring nature, skiing and watching a Blue Jays' game. She also has three sons to keep her busy in her spare time!

As a teacher, administrator and lifelong learner, Jonathan's combined experience and insight grants his progressive and thoughtful approach to technology. Holding a Bachelor's in Science in the area of Cognitive Science and Master’s in Education in Curriculum and Knowledge Management, his interests are in information systems and how technology can change our interactions and perceptions. In his education studies, Jonathan was a recipient of the James W. Fair Award for his curious and caring style to the whole-child approach in education. Jonathan’s tenure at Greenwood, since 2008, continues to evolve and align the school's technology with the school's mission as well as having had the opportunity to be an Academic Adviser and teach Computer Science. He and his team support the academic and administrative needs of the school, as well as learning technologies within the classroom.

Tyler attended Queen’s University where he obtained an Honours Bachelor of Health and Physical Education and an Honours Specialist in Health and Physical Education. He also received a Special Education Specialist as well as Teaching English Language Learners Part 2 from Queen’s. Tyler also completed his Bachelor of Education from Brock University. Tyler was a lead presenter at the B.E. Together Conference in Vietnam and led professional development on project-based learning to teachers and administration from 8 different international schools in Vietnam. Tyler worked at Delia School of Canada in Hong Kong for 4 years and was Athletic Director and Head of HPE for the school. He also taught at the Canadian International School in Vietnam for 2 years. Tyler has coached basketball, rugby, American Football, Wrestling, Track and Field, and developed a Martial Arts program at a camp for children with special needs. At Greenwood, Tyler will teach Grade 10 Academic Science, Grade 11 Green Industries as well as Grade 7 and 8 PHE. Tyler is a 5x Pan-Asian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion and has his Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a health and fitness enthusiast and also loves fantasy books and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends.

Lucas obtained his Honours B.Sc. in Mathematics from Trent University and his B.Ed. from Queen’s University. Since joining Greenwood in 2016, Lucas has taught a variety of mathematics and technological design courses at both intermediate and secondary grade levels, and also spent 6 years working as an Adviser within the Student Success Center. With a passion for sports, Lucas also shares his expertise as a coach within our volleyball and badminton programs. 

Alishah graduated from the University of Toronto where she studied English, Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies, and Education and Society. She then pursued her Bachelor of Education at the University of British Columbia, specializing in teaching English and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. After teaching various grades and subjects in Vancouver—from grade 1 and 4 to English and Home Economics—Alishah moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where she taught Drama and English at an Ontario international school. This will be her second year with Greenwood and she'll be teaching English, Social Studies, and the Co-op Program. Outside of the classroom, Alishah enjoys getting creative in the kitchen, practising her jabs and crosses in Muay Thai boxing, and checking off bucket-list hiking destinations. 

Matthew is a graduate from Western University with a BA (Honours) in Kinesiology. He also has his B.Ed from Nipissing University. Before Greenwood, Matthew taught Math, Science and Health and Physical Education in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Before becoming the Director, Grade 9 and 10, Matthew was the Subject Team Leader for Health and Physical Education. He has a passion for coaching with specialties in Basketball and Volleyball. 

Nicole is one of the Social Workers at the school. Nicole graduated from Western University with an Honours degree in Psychology. She then completed her Master of Social Work degree at Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Integrating a wide variety of therapeutic styles, Nicole specializes in counselling children, adolescents and families. She is looking forward to getting to know the students of Greenwood!

Kristi joined Greenwood in 2024 and has been teaching in the Student Success Center since then! Kristi graduated Summa Cum Laude from New York University with a BA in English Literature and Bibliotherapy, where she supported schools and non-profit organizations to integrate socio-emotional learning. Kristi completed her Master of Teaching at the University of Toronto, where she researched teacher positionality and multilingual strategies. At Greenwood, you can find Kristi on the arts production team and in the Asian Affinity Group. Outside of school, Kristi is an avid reader, chef, and traveler.

Liz joined the Greenwood community in 2016, bringing with her a passion for science and outdoor education that she developed while teaching in Vancouver, BC. She obtained her Bachelor of Physical Health & Education (High Honours) from the University of Toronto and B.Ed. from OISE. Liz enjoys baking, hiking, sports and hanging out with her family in her spare time.

Blair obtained his Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) with minors in both Psychology and Geography from Western University before receiving his B.Ed. from Nipissing University. Blair teaches Grade 9 Geography, as well as World Issues, a course he is always excited to teach! He is also a Grade 10 Adviser, the Lead Teacher Mentor and will take on a new role as Guidance Coordinator this year. Before joining Greenwood in 2017, Blair spent 4 years at UCC where he worked in both the Lower and Upper School, as well as in boarding. Throughout his time at Greenwood, Blair has thoroughly enjoyed coaching hockey, basketball and volleyball at various levels and is always keen on developing relationships with students outside of the classroom. When he's not teaching, Blair enjoys spending time with his wife, also a teacher, as well as camping, going to the cottage with friends, playing hockey and trying out new recipes. Blair and his wife have recently adopted a new cat, Moxie and are enjoying her playful antics.