Faculty & Staff
Head of School - Meet the Supervising Director and Principal
Beverley Ohashi
B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.
Dedicated to learning as a principal, coach, instructor, and teacher, Ms. Beverley Ohashi endorses a partnership model to ensure a commitment to student success, equity, accountability, and global responsibility.
Her experience includes being the principal of 2 flagship secondary schools, Earl Haig Secondary School and AY Jackson Secondary School, with the Toronto District School Board, Supervising Principal of Community Development and International Languages, and Director and Principal of AYJGlobal Programs. Working as a principal coach for the Ontario Principal’s Council, Bev Ohashi supported principals in Ontario School Boards to change teaching practices and improve student learning.
As an educational leader, The Learning Partnership, which is dedicated to championing a robust public education system in Canada, has awarded her a 2010 recipient of Canada’s Outstanding Principals Award. In 2015, Ms. Ohashi was recognized by the Canadian Multicultural Council – Asians in Ontario for her contributions to education.
Director
Dr. James Shen
Ph.D.
As an educational entrepreneur, Dr. Shen received his Ph.D. from a Canada-China joint program sponsored by the Canada International Development Agency (CIDA) in 1998. He also obtained the Sloan Consortium Online Teaching Certificate in 2012. As the founder of Silong International Education Group, Dr. Shen has established a robust network and excellent connections with prestigious independent schools and public school boards through his decade of service in international education.
Teachers
Our teachers excel in providing knowledge, learning and critical thinking skills through direct instruction, on-line courses, and individual support.
We have an experienced teaching team that focuses on creating a positive and safe learning environment. It is their belief that all students can achieve success through encouragement, support, and meeting individual needs. Opportunities are given to students to personalize their learning and to develop their awareness of how they learn best. Students will become active learners to strengthen their confidence and self-directed learning.
Our guest artists help students pursue their interest in the arts.
Ruari MacLeod
Mr. MacLeod’s educational attainments include Western University (CA), Daemen…
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Lenssa Olana
Graduated from the University of Toronto, Ms. Olana has worked as a full-time…
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Brendan Johansson
Graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University; Mr. Johansson is from Etobicoke…
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Walter Raemisch
Mr. Raemisch, the Artistic Director of Laureate’s Gifted Arts program, brings remarkable…
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Mehreen Hasan
Ms. Hasan is a visual artist and dedicated art educator with a master’s degree in fine arts, specializing in…
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Ixchel Saurez
Ixchel Saurez is a world-renowned artist, especially for textile and fiber art. She holds a Master’s Degree in Museum Studies…
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Dr. Lina Li
Dr. Lina Li is a collaborative pianist, vocal coach, and choir conductor who has performed extensively in North America and Europe…
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Staff
The success of any school is determined by the staff that are committed to giving continuous support and believing that all students can succeed.
The staff provides a caring learning environment and a challenging curriculum to prepare students to achieve success not only at Laureate but in their educational pathways in postsecondary institutions. All Laureate staff are highly educated with university degrees and experience in working with people. They take the time to listen, understand, and provide support whenever it is needed for students to learn, creating a respectful, kind and positive learning environment.
Harriet Hou
Student Life Director
Harriet previously served as a Mandarin teacher at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai.
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Mark Wyckoff
Property Coordinator
Mark has been the property coordinator for 38 years, overseeing the building’s maintenance and ensuring… Read more
Dorothy Litwicka
Administrative Assistant
Dorothy provides valuable support to staff and students.
Kathryn Booker
Receptionist & Admissions Assistant
Welcoming, approachable, and knowledgeable, creating a positive and welcoming environment.
Counselling is always available for the students to discuss what their personal needs are and how they can reach their academic goals. The teachers take the time to get to know the students in the classroom as well as giving opportunity for experiential learning.
Staff participate in regular professional development so that they can find ways to work in professional learning teams; collaborate on using evidence-based instructional strategies and effective feedback. Bringing student engagement in the classroom will motivate students to improve their learning and obtain higher grades.
Guest artists
In order to strengthen the professionalism and diversification of our art courses, Laureate College recruited well known artists to participate in the design of our curriculum and as students’ art portfolio guides.
Gordy Ess
My paintings exist in my head long before a drop of paint touches a canvas. Some …
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William Huffman
For more that 25 years, William Huffman has worked as an arts administrator …
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Tara Krebs
Tara Krebs is a Canadian artist, storyteller and educator whose work addresses …
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Hugh Smith
Mr. Smith, the portfolio instructor of Laureate College, brings remarkable technical and artistic expertise plus two…
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Ruari MacLeod
I am an artist specializing in landscapes and architectural designs. Generally I…
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Dean Matsumoto
Designer/Artist. In my design career, I have see how technology has transformed the…
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Michael Noma
I am an artist who specializes in storyboarding. I generally use pencil and digital…
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