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Our Teachers
At WIS, we know that a good teacher makes all the difference to student learning. We seek out teachers who influence students through their engagement and curiosity. Our teaching staff are qualified and experienced in their field. WIS teachers challenge and support students throughout their high school education.
OUR ACADEMIC TEAM
Principal
Ms. A. Robinson M.A.
Mrs. Robinson holds an Honours BA in Environmental Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, and completed Masters work in ES at the University of Waterloo, focusing on sustainability and resource management. She is a classically-trained violinist & pianist and has been teaching for almost 20 years.
Mrs. Robinson also loves to draw from her experience in business, fisheries biology, art and travel to make her classroom a dynamic and engaging place for students.
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Academic Principal
Mr. N. Farahi Ph.D
Mr. Farahi obtained his Master's (M.Sc) in chemical engineering and also holds a chemistry degree (Ph.D.) from the University of Waterloo. With more than six years of experience in teaching science and engineering concepts, he is passionate about teaching mathematics and sciences that can be applied to real-world problems. Mr. Farahi helps teachers to thrive and students to strive.
“I believe if the students put their minds and hearts to the task and dedicate themselves they can achieve any goals.”
Head of English & Social Sciences
Student Events Coordinator
Ms. K. Van Puymbroeck B.A.
Ms. Van Puymbroeck advocates for using literature as a tool to help students empathize with others and explore the world in innovative ways. Holding a Bachelor of Arts degree, she leverages her past roles as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant to prepare her students for university-level reading and writing expectations. She has presented at both national and international conferences, enriching her teaching with global perspectives.
"I encourage each student to develop and share their own ideas while in my classroom."
Math & Science
Mr. E. Katvala PhD
Mr. Katvala received a B.Sc. from the University of Calgary, an M.Sc. from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. His research spanned math, biology, chemistry, physics, and physical geology within the natural sciences.
Mr. Katvala has always enjoyed all aspects of education and considers teaching crucial to all disciplines. He implements numerous learning methods in the classroom, including hands-on methods. He has worked at the Teaching and Learning Centre and strives to meet different learning styles to help every student succeed.
Business & Humanitie
Mr. G Shields M.A.
Mr. Shields completed his Honours BA in English Literature and his MA in Political Science at the University of Waterloo. He is TESOL certified. He has been working in various roles in education for the past 8 years. Mr. Shields spent 2 years teaching in South Korea. He previously taught with The Princeton Review and has assisted students with IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC preparation as well.
Mr. Shields believes strongly in interdisciplinary learning, and in the classroom, he puts emphasis on students making connections between interrelated areas of knowledge.
English & Humanity
Ms. K. Horvath B.A.