Lower Elementary

Jackie Farley, Teacher Jackie is a graduate of The Montessori Teachers College and has her certification for the Lower Elementary program. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Western Ontario as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from the University of Guelph.

Shelley Cowan, Classroom Assistant Shelley is a graduate of The Montessori Teachers College and has her certification for the Early Childhood, Casa Program. In addition, she holds certificates in Montessori for Dementia. Shelley began her professional career as a graduate in the Dental field from Canadore College and Western University. Shelley has spent the past several years tutoring students with learning differences

Upper Elementary

Julie Freeborn, Teacher Julie holds Elementary and Primary Teaching Diplomas from the Toronto Montessori  Institute. She also holds a Masters Degree in Education Administration from the University of Toronto as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Combined Anthropology and Women’s Studies from McMaster University. Julie spent 5 years teaching in a Montessori   environment in Beijing, China.