Karen B

LITERACY TEACHER & OG PRACTITIONER

Karen has a degree in Early Childhood Studies and is working towards her TESOL and Orton-Gillingham certifications. She has experience working with both children and adults, and she is enthusiastic about helping individuals learn to read and write. 

Helping a student become an independent learner is one of the most rewarding parts of this job. There’s nothing better than watching a student get excited to learn.

Jessica T

LITERACY TEACHER & OG PRACTITIONER

Jessica has a degree in Psychology and a diploma in Educational Support. She has experience working with elementary and high school students and is passionate about supporting students with learning differences. 

Helping a Student recognize their potential and gain confidence in their skills is priceless. There is nothing more rewarding than the feeling you get when a student goes from “I don’t get this” or “this is too hard” to “I did it, and I”m so proud of myself.

Ashely A

LITERACY TEACHER

Ashely is an OTC registered teacher and works in a primary school classroom here in Toronto. She has a specific focus in the area of literacy and years of experience working with direct teaching and multi-sensory learning strategies. 

When students tell me how they think and what they can imagine, and I can guide them to a new way of thinking, I feel like a good teacher. When students are excited about what they can do, I feel like a good teacher.

Shannon E

ARTS & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Shannon has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Education, and has just recently completed her Master of Education degree. She is a registered teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers and has experience working with a diverse student population. Her passion and commitment to education is rooted in creating an equitable learning environment through delivering a curriculum that is culturally relevant and responsive to every student. 

I believe that for a classroom to be successful, learning does not end when the students leave the school. For me and my practice, I believe it is of the upmost importance for students to develop a love of learning while they are in school in order to be lifelong learners. I try to help foster that through engaging students in a learning experience where they see themselves reflected in each lesson.

Danielle S

Therapist/Clinical Social Worker

Danielle is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, specializing in children and their families. Danielle trained as a family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health, formerly the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre. 

As a mother of 4 children, she is constantly learning and gaining a deeper understanding of the beauty and challenges of parenting. Applying her social work training with her parenting knowledge has made her a resource for many parents in her community. 

Danielle is very excited to work with parents along their journey with their children at the Learning Common.