Meet Our Dedicated Educators
Students at Great Lakes are guided by teachers who know how to help them grow.
Every class is led by Ontario Certified educators who bring strong academic training and subject expertise to the classroom. As an inspected and fully accredited Ontario day and boarding school, Great Lakes provides a learning environment where students are supported to do their best work.
Beyond academics, teachers invest in students personally—challenging them, encouraging them, and helping them develop both their skills and character along the way.
Amy Sandiford
President
B.Ed., Brock University, 2005
B.Sc. (Honours), University of Guelph, 2004
Basic Qualifications:
Junior and Intermediate Divisions: General Science, 2005
Senior Division: General Science, 2005
Additional Qualifications:
Guidance and Career Education, Specialist, 2023
Guidance and Career Education, Part 2, 2017
Guidance and Career Education, Part 1, 2016
Honours Specialist: General Science, 2009
Kerri Kennedy
Principal
M.Ed., Brock University, 2013
B.Ed., Queen’s University, 1996
B.A. (Honours), McMaster University, 1996
Basic Qualifications:
Intermediate and Senior Divisions: English, History, 1996
Additional Qualifications:
Principal’s Course Part Two, 2017
Principal’s Course Part One, 2016
Junior Division, 2016
Tricia Maughan
Guidance Counsellor/Teacher
B. Ed, Lakehead University, Ontario, 1995
B.A., Lakehead University, Ontario, 1995
Basic Qualifications:
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Geography, 1995
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, History, 1995
Additional Qualifications:
Guidance and Career Education, Part 1, 2024
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 2, 2022
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part 1, 2020
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1, 2017
Gordon Azzoparde
Teacher
B.Ed., University of Western Ontario, 2001
B.A., University of Guelph, 2000
Basic Qualifications:
Junior and Intermediate Divisions, and Senior Division: Mathematics, 2001
Additional Qualifications:
Honour Specialist, Mathematics, 2008
Jillian Bermel
Teacher
B.Ed., Redeemer University, Ontario, 2025
B.Admin, Lakehead University, Ontario, 2022
Basic Qualifications:
Primary and Junior Divisions, 2025
Jessica-Joy Branan
Teacher
B.Ed., University of Windsor, Ontario, 2021
B.A., University of Windsor, Ontario, 2021
Basic Qualifications:
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, English, 2021
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, French as a Second Language, 2021
Intermediate Division, Dramatic Arts, 2021
Senior Division, Social Sciences, 2023
Additional Qualifications:
Guidance and Career Education Part One, 2024
John de Gelder
IT support/Teacher
Mohawk College 2018
Focus:
Network Engineering and Security Analysis
Paul Felton
Teacher
B. Ed, University of Prince Edward Island , 2004
BA, University of Prince Edward Island, 2002
Basic Qualifications:
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, English , 2017
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Social Sciences – General , 2017
Additional Qualifications:
Honour Specialist, English, 2020
Josh Hunter
Spiritual Life Director/Bible Teacher
M.T.S Master of Theological Studies, 2024
B.A. (Honours), Brock University, 2012
Focus:
Student Discipleship and Mentorship
Worship Ministry Leader
Bible Curriculum Lead
Spiritual Life Director
Chorus Director
Chloe Moore
Teacher
M.A., University of Windsor, 2023
Ontario Graduate Certificate, Humber College, 2020
B.A., University of Windsor, 2019
Focus:
Creative Writing
Heather Moore
Teacher
B.Ed., University of Toronto, 2005
B.Music (Honours), University of Western Ontario, 2004
Basic Qualifications:
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Music – Instrumental, 2005
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, English, 2005
Additional Qualifications:
Special Education, Part 2, 2021
Special Education, Part 1, 2019
Junior Division, 2007
Luke Van Rooyen
Teacher
B.Ed., Redeemer University, 2024
B.Sc., Redeemer University, 2022
Basic Qualifications:
Junior and Intermediate Divisions, History, 2024
Additional Qualifications:
Senior Division: Science – Biology, 2024
Dwayne Williams
Teacher
M.Ed., Canisius College, 2003
Program of Teacher Education: Professional Education Program – Canisius College, 2002
B.Sc., University of Waterloo, 1991
Basic Qualifications:
Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Science – Biology, 2004
Additional Qualifications:
Senior Division: Social Sciences, 2009
Jessica Zhao
Teacher
B.Ed., Redeemer University, 2024
B.Math., University of Waterloo, 2022
Basic Qualifications:
Junior and Intermediate Divisions: Mathematics, 2023
Additional Qualifications:
Senior Division: Mathematics, 2024
Intermediate Division: Business Studies, 2024
Suzanne Banta
Academic Assistant
B. Phys. Ed (Honours), Brock University, 2002
NCCP Certified Coach, Levels 1, 2 & 3
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