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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

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    Stephanie Pasut
    Teacher
    416-482-9811 x4168
    Bio
     
    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.
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    Laura Penny
    Administrative Assistant, Main Office & Reception
    Bio
     
    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!
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    Elizabeth Phung
    Coordinator, Advancement & Community Engagement
    Bio
     
    As an alumna from Bishop Strachan School, Liz is no stranger to the independent schools' setting. She graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Ecosystem Health. Her previous roles include Operations Manager at a distribution centre and a Project Officer at an environmental consulting firm. She found her passion for event planning and donor stewardship through her volunteer work at The Jonathan Kwon Foundation which led her to her role as Coordinator, Advancement and Community Engagement at Greenwood. Liz will support the planning of Advancement events, enhancing parent/guardian and alumni relations and providing general assistance to the Advancement, Community and Engagement department. Liz enjoys being active and enjoys a variety of sports like volleyball, ultimate frisbee, golf and tennis. She also likes travelling to new places. In her spare time, Liz also has a passion project called Dough Lizious where she bakes sourdough goods for her community. She is always on the hunt for new baking recipes!
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    Richard Piasetski
    Teacher
    416-482-9811 x4253
    Bio
     
    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.
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    Joshua Pitman
    Teacher
    Bio
     
    Joshua teaches Film, Communications Technology, and Media Arts, at Greenwood. Before joining Greenwood, Joshua was the Assistant Director of DEIB and a Media Arts teacher at Appleby College in Oakville, where he led initiatives such as student film and arts events, Pride events, and immersive design projects.

    Joshua earned his Bachelor of Communication (Double Major in Interactive Multimedia Technologies and Film and Video) and Graduate Diploma of Education (Media Teaching & Computing Teaching) from Edith Cowan University and his Master of Educational Studies (Guidance, Counselling, and Careers) at the University of Queensland. He previously taught in Western Australia and British Columbia, bringing an international perspective to his classroom. He has also worked in digital media and production, with experience spanning photography, film editing, and design.

    Joshua is passionate about creating spaces where students can explore the intersection of technology, storytelling, and design. He values fostering inclusive communities where all students feel empowered to share their voices through media. Outside of school, he enjoys water polo, the arts, and exploring Toronto with his partner and their dog, Bear.
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    Jeffrey Preston
    Subject Team Leader
    Bio
     
    Jeffrey is the Business Subject Team Leader at Greenwood. He will also teach Business, support Greenwood’s DECA committee, lead the Business Committee and coach U14 Ultimate Frisbee. Jeffrey hails from Villanova College, where he had spent 18 years as a Business teacher, mentoring adviser, DECA adviser and coach. Before that, he taught at the International School of Panama. Jeff enjoys travelling and playing sports, namely baseball (even coaching baseball in his free time), frisbee and golf.

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