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Michael Madeley

Elementary Principal and Founder

He received his Masters Degree in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario in 1979. After years of professional writing, he decided that working with and teaching children was something he wanted to explore. More…

Johanna Madeley

2.5 to 6 years of age

Johanna has been a part of the Montessori community since she received her A.M.I. diploma in 1978. Prior to this, she completed a B.A. program at the University of Western Ontario. After ten years of service on the Board of CAMT More…

Aubrey Schifman

2.5 – 6 years of age

Aubrey’s Montessori education began as a toddler at Bannockburn School. She continued in Montessori until she graduated Upper Elementary. Aubrey graduated York University and then worked in a Montessori school… More…

Laura Ulisse

2.5 – 6 years of age

Laura Ulisse has been a Casa Directress since 2015. She has experience working with children from ages 18 months all the way to 10 years old. Her responsibilities in the past have included running an after school program More…

Trish Iesse Delle Donne

2.5 – 6 years of age

Trish started working with children in 1992 after completing her ECE At Seneca College. After working in daycares, running camps and programs (ages 3 months to 12 years) for a few years she decided she needed something more challenging. More…

Leslie Susanna

Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-3)

Leslie Susanna has been teaching Elementary since 2000. She previously taught casa and lower elementary at two other prestigious Montessori schools. In addition to her in-class work, Leslie has run after-school tutoring programs for groups More…

Wayne Meade

Music Teacher

After an early profession as a piano accompanist culminated in a tour of Europe with the Canadian Welsh Singers, Wayne began to focus on another life passion; teaching music. More…

Ellie Atlaschi

French Teacher

Ellie Atlaschi has been French teacher in Montessori schools since 1997. Before that, she was on the staff of Old Orchard Public school under the Heritage and International Language program. More…