Our Faculty
With an uncompromising desire for excellence, we deliver a rounded and complete educational experience, building the foundation for the child's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Our strength lies in the expertise and dedication of our teachers and staff, in the uniqueness of our learning environment, and a constant desire to be the best.
We will continue to meet the needs of our students, parents and community by delivering a truly unique educational experience, while always maintaining our integral values and adhering to the spirit of our vision.
Administration
Please click on our Administration Staff to find out more about us! If you would like to book an observation in any of our classrooms, please contact the school at (905) 859-4739.
Sarah Enright - Principal
Joanne Hastie - Vice Principal
Nina Schembre - Administrative Assistant
Faculty and Staff
| Lisa Bilak | Jr. Toddler Teacher |
| Laurie Kerschbaumer | Jr. Toddler Assistant Teacher |
| Joan Farley | Sr. Toddler Teacher |
| Florianna Stirpe | Sr. Toddler Assistant Teacher |
| Stephanie Swaine | Sr. Toddler Teacher |
| Angela Lackowicz | Sr. Toddler Assistant Teacher |
| Rosalie DeFrancesca |
Casa Teacher |
| Lina Maraventano |
Casa Assistant Teacher |
| Alicia Borsa | Casa Teacher |
| Bonnie Bahen | Casa Assistant Teacher |
| Valentina Marjin |
Casa PM Teacher |
| Amy Archdekin |
Recess/Casa Assistant Teacher |
| Tracy Knudsen |
Lower Elementary Teacher |
| Dawn Whitehead | Lower Elementary Teacher |
| Marisa Girimonte |
Upper Elementary Teacher |
| Catherine Khani | Upper Elementary Co-Teacher |
| Jessica Monkcom |
Middle School Teacher |
| Judi Johnson |
Resource Teacher/Librarian |
| Vanessa Miniaci |
Physical Education Teacher |
| Christopher Plock |
Juno Award Winning Music Teacher |
| Lyne Boulet |
French Teacher |
| Suzanne Bonus |
Art Teacher |
| Nella DeGasperis |
Casa Assistant Teacher/Floater |
| Marina DiGiovanni |
Kitchen Coordinator |
| Eugenia Cacciotti |
Recess /Extended Care Teacher |
| Mary Plavic |
Extended Care Teacher |
| Anne Marie Hall | Extended Care Teacher |
| Paul DeForest | Custodian |
Sarah Enright - Principal
B.A. (Carleton University), Montessori Primary and Elementary Teaching Certificates (TMI), Montessori Administration Certificate (AMS)
Sarah has been involved in Montessori education, in Ontario and internally, for the past 15 years in the capacity of a Casa (preschool) teacher, Lower elementary and Upper elementary teacher, Education Director, Head of School, Teacher Trainer and Consultant. Sarah's free time is spent playing softball, going camping and working in the garden. Married to John, they have two sons, Martin and Simon.
Joanne Hastie - Vice Principal
Early Childhood (CASA) Diploma (AMI), Honours B.A. (University of Toronto) with a double major ; English and Anthropology (specializing in Archaeology & Physical Anthropology).
Joanne taught for 20 years at the CASA level, including 7 years at MCS, and moved into Administration here at MCS in 2003. Joanne is a passionate Montessorian and enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, bird-watching, reading and riding the back roads. She is an avid animal lover, with a particular weakness for cats!
Nina Schembre - Administrative Assistant
Graduated with Honours from the Toronto School of Business (Accounting and Computers)
Nina has been with MCS since 2003. She has enjoyed wearing a variety of hats including Kitchen Coordinator, Toddler Support, Librarian and Extended Supervisor. Her current position as Administrative Assistant is a natural extension of her strong organizational skills and outgoing personality. Nina enjoys reading, writing, and spending quality time with her husband and two children. She loves to dance and has a particular weakness for barbeque chips!
