Teachers & Administration

Mr. Jolin has been with us since 1994. He has an honours degree in Fine Arts (studio) and is the art teacher for our senior grades. He was the first basketball coach at OCS and continues to be actively involved in our athletic program.

Mrs. Wood has been at OCS since 2002 and now serves as Director of Admissions. Her excellent communication skills help her determine the needs of those looking for the best education for their children, answering their questions with honesty and efficiency.

Mrs. Wilson has been an active part of our OCS community for several years and now serves part-time in the main office. Mrs. Wilson has an Honours Degree in Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo.

You may see “Mr. Roberto” in our main office, managing our Mac systems and sharing his expertise in all areas of technical support. Roberto has been with us since 2012.

Mrs. Gough joined OCS in 2012 and thoroughly enjoys her role as JK teacher. She has a Double Honours in French and Communications from Laurier University and a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Wollongong in Australia. Mrs. Gough also teaches French to our JK and SK students.

Mrs. McLean graduated with a B.Ed. from the University of London UK. She worked in high schools and elementary schools in England before her family immigrated to Canada. She began teaching at OCS in 2004.

Mrs. Strickland joined the staff of OCS in 2022 where she enjoys teaching grade 1 students. She has a Christian School Education degree from Heritage College and Seminary and a Bachelor of Education from Tyndale University.

Mrs. Black has been teaching at OCS since 1985. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English at McMaster University and her Bachelor of Education from Western University. She has earned her specialist certificates in both Primary Education and Special Education.

Mrs. Doyle completed both her Honours Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees at the University of Toronto. She began her teaching career as a Special Education teacher in the Peel District School Board. Mrs. Doyle has been part of the OCS community since 2018 and has held several different roles, including supply teaching and as a homeroom teacher in both primary and junior classes.

Mrs van den Berg has a B.MUS Honours degree specializing in music education and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. She joined OCS in 2022 and is grateful for the opportunity to teach (and serve others) at such a wonderful school.

Mrs. Gannett has an H.BSc from University of Toronto, a M.A. from OISE/UT, and is ECE certified. She returns to her Ontario teaching roots after almost 20 years in Calgary, AB where she served several terms as an Executive Member on the Middle Years Council of Alberta.

Mrs. Wheaton has been with us since 2014. She has an honours degree from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario. She is a sports enthusiast and enjoys coaching both ultimate frisbee and basketball.

Mrs. Olé began at OCS in 1999. She received an Elementary Education degree specializing in Social Studies. She enjoys being part of the SEM (SchoolWide Enrichment) team.

Mrs. Hsu has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Alberta and completed her Education degree at University of Toronto (OISE). She has taught primary and junior grades, and is currently teaching grade 6. 

Mrs. Simao has taught at OCS since 2005. She has a BA in French and Sociology, Montessori Casa Teacher training, a BADED (in process), an MED in Assessment and Language Teaching and Orton Gillingham Educator training. In this role Mrs. Simao works with students on Type III investigations and on the development of needed skills.

Mrs. Roberts has been with OCS since 2007. She has a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from Redeemer University College in Physical Education and a minor in visual art. Mrs. Roberts attended Brock University for both her Bachelor of Education and her Masters in Education. Her favourite sports to coach and play are ultimate frisbee and ringette (floor hockey).

Miss McLean began as a Grade One student at OCS in 2001. She has been a part of the OCS community since, and joined as staff in 2016 after completing an Arts Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. Miss McLean loves working with students to help find strategies that allow them to learn and enjoy school.

Mrs. McKay works as an Educational Assistant in the Primary division. She graduated from George Brown College and now enjoys working with the youngest students at OCS while providing assistance to many of the teachers.