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
JonathanTepper
Executive Director, Information & Learning Technology
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.
Kathryn has an extensive background working at independent schools, having previously worked at Havergal College, the Dunblaine School and the Rosedale Day School before joining Greenwood. This year, Kathryn will be a Grade 10 Adviser, teach Careers and help coach U14 Girls’ Volleyball and Senior Track and Field. Kathryn has a Bachelor of Arts in educational studies and English from Bishop’s University. She earned her Master of Teaching degree from OISE. Kathryn likes to unwind by travelling, spending time with her family and digging into a good book.
Heather has been at Greenwood since 2004. Prior to becoming Principal, Head of School, Heather was the Mathematics and Business Instructional Leader, the Director of Student Learning, the Director of Personalized Learning, the Vice-Principal, Student Learning and then the Deputy Head of School. The leadership positions Heather has held at Greenwood have guided and shaped the teaching and student learning at the school. Heather has a passion for personalized learning and works with teachers to engage them in curriculum design that meets the needs of individual students. Heather has completed a master's degree in Education with a focus on curriculum, as well as the Principal's Qualification Program through the Ontario College of Teachers.
Heather obtained her Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University. After leaving Queen’s, she taught physics, mathematics and science at the Toronto Montessori Academy. She has extensive summer camp leadership experience at Camp Wapomeo.
Lucas obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Mathematics at Trent University and his Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University. Lucas teaches a variety of math courses for both intermediate and secondary grade levels, and also works as an Adviser within the Student Success Center. Before joining Greenwood in 2016, Lucas spent five summers as an ESL teacher, windsurfing instructor, and Wilderness Education Leader at Lakefield Camp International. With a passion for sports, particularly volleyball and basketball, Lucas shares his expertise as a coach for both the U16 Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball teams. When not working, Lucas enjoys being active in the outdoors and has special interest in music and photography.
Jennifer is excited to start at Greenwood in her role as English Subject Team Leader and teacher. Originally from British Columbia, Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Lamar University and a Master of Arts in Educational Studies from UBC. Prior to joining Greenwood, Jennifer has worked at St. George’s School in Vancouver as well as Selwyn House School in Montreal. She is coaching the Senior Girls’ Soccer team. Outside of school, Jennifer enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, running, reading and baking. She hopes to complete a triathlon in the near future.
Shannon Tran joined Greenwood College last year as an apprentice Math teacher. She is excited to continue her work at Greenwood this year as a Math and Computer Science teacher. Shannon is a graduate of York University, where she completed her B.A. and her B.Ed, specializing in Math and Music. She is passionate about social justice and accessibility in education, especially with regard to special education. Outside of Greenwood, she works as a private music and math educator, and loves curling up with whatever sci-fi/fantasy novel has caught her eye!
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.