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Staff & Faculty Directory

Our Amazing Staff & Faculty

Newstead Academy prioritizes vocation over mere employment. Our educators go beyond teaching, fostering courage and exploration in students. Co-curricular participation is integral, with faculty coaching teams and leading community service. This holistic approach cultivates well-rounded, confident individuals and fosters strong bonds of trust and respect throughout our community. Discover more about our faculty and staff below. Interested in joining our community? Explore career opportunities at Newstead Academy.

Keyi Zhang

Director
University of Toronto / OISE – MEd Developmental Psychology and Education
keyizhang@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Admin and Operations

Angela Fuoco

Director
Seneca College-Resource Consulting, Sheridan College-Early Childhood Education
angelafuoco@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Admin and Operations

Adelia Drak

Office Manager
Toronto Metropolitan University - B.A. in Child & Youth Care, Humber College - Advanced Diploma in Child & Youth Care
adeliadrak@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Admin and Operations

April Jia

Program Coordinator
York University - Honors B.A. in Children’s Studies, University of Toronto/OISE - MEd in Developmental Psychology and Education
ruonanjia@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Admin and Operations

Jessica Sanders

Program Lead Teacher
Fanshawe College – Diploma in Early Childhood Education
jessicasanders@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Admin and Operations

Tatyana Pak

Administrator
York University - B.A in Political Science
tatyanapak@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Admin and Operations

Cristina Lenarduzzi

RECE, Preschool Room Teacher
George Brown College-Diploma in Early Childhood Education
preschool3@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

Sabrina Li

ECA, Preschool Room Teacher
Chengdu University of Technology-Bachelor in Social Media, Fanshawe College- Public Relations
preschool1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

Florence Renderos

RECE, Preschool Room Teacher
Humber College-Diploma in Early Childhood Education
preschool1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

Samantha Centeno

ECA, Toddler Room Teacher
Humber College-Diploma in Child and Youth Care
toddler3@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

Wahida Atta

ECA, Preschool Room Teacher
preschool2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

Yuk Ki Wong

ECA, Preschool Room Teacher
Social Work-Hong Kong Baptist University
preschool1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

Paola Garcia Solano

ECA, Preschool Room Teacher
George Brown College - Diploma in Early Childhood Education
preschool1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

Yue Zhu

RECE, Kindergarten Room Teacher
University of Toronto / OISE – Master in Teaching, OCT - Member of Ontario Certified Teacher
kindergarten@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Kindergarten