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- Each of our teachers invests personally in their students' success, applying their own considerable skills along with progressive teaching methods.

For Greenwood’s teachers, delivering the right mix of challenge and support starts with getting to know their students not only as learners, but as people.

Passionate, committed, knowledgeable, energetic and engaging, our teachers and staff have lived, taught and travelled widely around the world, and they bring their diverse backgrounds and life experiences to enrich life at Greenwood. Our student-focused approach ensures that students and teachers create the foundation for a strong rapport from the first day of school, and that these relationships are supported and strengthened over time.

Each of our teachers invests personally in their students' success, applying their own considerable skills along with progressive teaching methods. We also recognize that teachers are learners, too, which is why Greenwood takes a job-embedded approach to professional development. The Greenwood Centre for Teaching and Learning provides our teachers with opportunities to gain skill in the specialized methodologies - such as authentic and ongoing assessment and new learning technologies - that are central to our mission.

All of our teachers are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers.

"Every Greenwood teacher took the time to help me grow and learn, and ensured that I was prepared for university and the workplace."

Maddy Dinsdale ('13)

Our teachers also pull their experiences from around the world into classroom. Greenwood teachers have taught in countries including Costa Rica, China, the Dominican Republic, France, Italy, South Korea and the United Kingdom.

Browse our Staff Directory by department or last name to get to know Greenwood's staff.

Staff Directory

Department

Last Name

Donald Haag

Guidance & Postsecondary Counsellor

Bio

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 Herod

Director, Guidance & Postsecondary Counselling

416-482-9811 x4130

Bio

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.
Bridget Hickey

Coordinator, Greenspace & Athletics

Bio

Bridget is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with a B.A. in Health Studies from Queen’s University and a B.Sc. in Therapeutic Recreation from Dalhousie University. She has over a decade of experience in outdoor education and recreation, working primarily with children and youth. Her career includes roles as Assistant Director at Camp Ekon and Long-Term Athlete Development Coordinator at the Granite Club.

At Greenwood, Bridget serves as Athletics & Greenspace Coordinator, supporting athletics the athletics department. In her spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, and camping.
Tiara Hillis

Executive Director, Admissions

416-545-5123

Bio

As the Executive Director of Admissions, Tiara is responsible for the recruitment and selection of mission appropriate students. Tiara gets great pleasure working with the school’s Host and Ambassador Team and values the opportunity to be a teacher-adviser, coach and mentor. She is proud of her role in the start-up of an innovative school committed to community, character and customization with students at the centre of their learning. Tiara is dedicated to building inclusive communities based on respect, care and authenticity; honouring individual potential and encouraging personal growth and passions pursued. Tiara’s educational background includes a Liberal Art and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Victoria and a Masters degree in Education; Curriculum, Teaching and Learning from the University of Toronto. She has completed her diploma in Independent School Leadership from CAIS and Part 1 of the Principal's Qualification Program through York University. Tiara finds inspiration from nature, family, and exploring new opportunities. When rafting the Firth River, in the Northern Yukon, Tiara gained an appreciation for the power of our planet, a perspective of her place in it and the importance of how they work together.
Brandon Holmes

Custom Reports & Data Administrator

Bio

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 Houle

Teacher

Bio

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!

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We acknowledge with gratitude the Ancestral lands upon which our main campus is situated. These lands are the Ancestral territories of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinabek and the Wendake. The shared responsibility of this land is honoured in the Dish with One Spoon Treaty and we strive to care for the land, the waters, and all creatures in the spirit of peace. We are responsible for respecting and supporting the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. When away from this campus we vow to be respectful to the land by protecting and honouring it. We will create relationships with the people and the land we may visit by understanding the territories we enter and the nations who inhabit them.