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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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    Marcio Sargento
    Interim Subject Team Leader, Arts
    416-482-9811 x4174
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    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.
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    Michael Schmidt
    Teacher
    416-482-9811 x4175
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    Michael is entering his ninth year at Greenwood, where he teaches science and technology. He has also participated in Greenwood's Summer Institute for many years, where he worked with fellow teachers to refine and develop courses. In 2019, he completed the Klingenstein Summer Fellowship through Columbia University. His educational background includes a B.Sc. in Biology from Western University and a B.Ed. from York University.  When he's not working, Michael enjoys exploring the world and has visited over 24 countries to date. He also enjoys camping and the great outdoors, and loves a good conversation about movie making and film soundtracks. Michael is deeply committed to environmental issues and action, as well as advancements in educational technology, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the future of education. 
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    Hailey Scott
    Teacher
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    Hailey is thrilled to join Greenwood College as an apprentice teacher in English and Student Success. Hailey graduated from Queen's University's Concurrent Education program where she specialized in English, drama, and supporting at-risk youth. Hailey completed her Master's degree in Theatre and Performance Studies at York University, where she researched the intersections between education, performance and social justice. Hailey has previously worked as an ESL educator with Braemar College and EnSquare Academy. When she's not assisting with the drama performances at Greenwood, Hailey can be found dancing in her kitchen while cooking up a storm!
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    Emma Seaborn
    Teacher
    416-482-9811 x4177
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    Emma has been teaching at Greenwood since 2009. She currently teaches math and science at the school; she also coaches the Ultimate and Alpine Ski teams. Outside of school, Emma lends her coaching expertise to competitive Ultimate and alpine ski athletes. Emma received her Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Emma is passionate about outdoor learning and strives to incorporate lessons from Outdoor Education into her classroom.
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    Zoe Sedlak
    Teacher
    416-482-9811 x4220
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    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).
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    Cianan Shortall
    Associate Teacher
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    Cianan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in the fields of Economics, Politics and Law from Dublin City University in Ireland before continuing his education with a Master's Degree in Education. He worked as a teacher in Ireland before moving to Toronto and continuing his career in education. Cianan teaches business as an Associate Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. He has a huge interest in all things sports including soccer, rugby, baseball and football.
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    Kelly Smolinski
    Instructional Coach
    416-482-9811 x4179
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    Kelly has a passion for mathematics and has worked to instill an appreciation for the subject at Greenwood since 2012. One of many of Kelly’s interests is how to best support students in retaining their fundamental math skills as they progress through middle and high school math in an effort to bring more confidence and success to students in senior level math courses. Prior to teaching, Kelly worked as an Environmental Engineer in Miami, Florida. She holds a B.Sc. in Physics and attended Georgia Tech where she obtained an M.Sc. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering. Kelly is also a Columbia University Klingenstein Institute Summer Fellowship recipient. When Kelly is not teaching, she enjoys open-water swimming, biking, camping and spending time with her husband and children.  
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    Katie Song
    Teacher
    416-482-9811 x4256
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    Katie teaches mainly high school English with some middle school English. She has been teaching for 10 years overall and is in her third year of teaching at Greenwood College School. Katie has experience teaching Grades 2 to Grade 12 English with a heavy focus on Intermediate/Senior English courses. In addition, she has taught various Social Science and Business courses during her career. Katie holds a BEd and MEd from Brock University and a BAH in English and Communication Studies from McMaster. 

    One thing to know about Katie is that she will stop to pet every dog she meets. In her spare time, Katie loves to cook and dog-sit her family and friends' dogs. Katie is Korean, has a twin sister (who is also an educator) and is a Pescatarian.
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    Anna Spota
    Teacher
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    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 PHE at The Bishop Strachan School. This year, as she begins year five of teaching, she is looking forward to coaching the Jr Girls' Basketball team and is excited to meet and welcome new French students to Greenwood. When she is not teaching, you can find Anna planning her next summer adventures abroad and at Spin or HIIT classes.
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    Amy Stent
    Teacher
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    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!
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    Collin Stubbs
    Teacher
    416-482-9811 x4213
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    Collin teaches a variety of math and Grade 11 and 12 Computer Science. He has a B.Sc in Computing Science alongside his B.Ed and thoroughly enjoys anything tech related. Collin has been involved with Scouts Canada for many years and currently volunteers as a leader with a Scarborough Venturer group. Collin is a big fan of playing music, loves to go camping as much as possible, and enjoys working on his fitness.

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