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Teaching Staff

SLA is committed to attract, nurture and retain an inspiring, dedicated, and knowledgeable faculty and staff who will share a common commitment to promote the well-being of each student. It also seeks a working environment for all employees that are characterized by high expectations, productivity, healthy communication, ongoing support and professional growth.

Sandra Nandoo

Acting Executive Director

Director of Academics

Grade 3/4 Homeroom

Grades 3-8 Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Child & Youth Studies *First Class Standing

Bachelor of Education

Math Part 1 AQ - 2016 ETFO 

Handwriting/Learning Without Tears 2017

Ontario Certified Teacher

Jennifer Noseworthy 

Grade 1/2 Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Child & Youth Studies

*First Class Standing - Brock University

Bachelor of Education 

Ontario Certified Teacher

6 years experience as Director - Ottawa Childcare

Kristy Drost

Grade 7/8 Homeroom

Grades 3-8 Science + Social Studies

Outdoor Education Specialty Teacher

Curriculum Developer

13 Years Teaching

Jessica Parkinson

PreK/JK/SK Teacher

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Master’s degree in Applied Health Sciences

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Kelly Somer

Grade 5/6 Homeroom

Grades 3-8 Language

Bachelor of Education - Western U

Ontario Certified Teacher

Bachelor of Arts - York U

Literacy Specialty Teacher

Curriculum Developer

ESL Instructor

Piano Instructor

Alice Larose

K-8 French and Physical Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Honours) 

McMaster University 

Bilingual Certificate - Academie Catholique Ange-Gabriel

Deanna Walker

K-8 Music (Instrument/Vocal/Theory)

BA Music Ministry (Magnum Cum Laude) - 2014 

Kingswood University

Caroline Hosick

K-8 Art

Ontario Certified Teacher

Support Team

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