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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.

Meet Our People

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Keyi Zhang

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

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April Jia

Centre Manager
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

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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

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Tatyana Pak

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

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Cristina Lenarduzzi

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

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Sabrina Li

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

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Wahida Atta

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

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Yuk Ki Wong

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

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Paola Garcia Solano

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

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Cassandra Ferraro-Fossella

ECA, Toddler Room Teacher
toddler1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Nancy Chaudhary

RECE, Preschool Room Teacher
preschool4@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Stella Fossella

RECE
Canadian Mothercraft Society - 1998
stellafossella@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Nikita Mahadeo

RECE, Preschool Room Teacher
Early Childhood Education-Seneca College
Preschool1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Feifei Tian

ECA, Float Teacher
Early Childhood Education-Chinese Academy of Science, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Faculty: Support Staff

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Maryam Khaleghi

ECA, Toddler Room Teacher
toddler2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Sheryl Jesso

RECE, Toddler Room Teacher
Seneca College-Diploma in Early Childhood Education
toddler3@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Maryam Razaghi

ECA, Toddler Room Teacher
Seneca College - Degree in Early Childhood Education
toddler2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Whitney Wong

RECE, Preschool Room Teacher
Seneca College-Early Childhood Education
preschool4@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Crystal Amponsah

RECE, Toddler Room Teacher
University of Guelph-Humber - B.A. in Early Childhood Studies
toddler2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Nooshin Ganjeh

RECE, Preschool Room Teacher
Seneca College - Diploma in Early Childhood Education
preschool4@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Sana Esfiandiari

ECA Teacher
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
preschool2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Laleh Farahani

ECA Teacher
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
preschool2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Andrea Coltea

ECA - Preschool Room Teacher
Bachelors of Arts degree in Child and Youth Care, Toronto Metropolitan University
preschool2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Mary Ma

ECA, Toddler Room Teacher
toddler1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Elena

ECE, Toddler Room Teacher
Centennial College – Early Childhood Education
preschool1@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Yue Zhu

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

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Hana, Wen Hua Yu He

RECE
Seneca College - Diploma in Early Childhood Education
kindergarten@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Kindergarten

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Bing He

Maintenance Operator
Faculty: Maintenance Staff

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Maryam Okhowat-Araghi

Toddler Room Teacher
toddler3@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Mavis Wong

Toddler Room Teacher
Bachelors of Social Work
toddler3@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Toddler

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Nahid Mehraji

Preschool Teacher
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
preschool4@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Danielle Pahl

Kindergarten Teacher
University Of Ottawa
kindergarten@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Kindergarten

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Jacqueline Clark

RECE - Preschool Teacher
College of Early Childhood Educators
preschool2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Kaylie

RECE - Preschool Teacher
Hong Kong Baptist University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work
preschool2@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Preschool

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Katy Turnbull

Head Chef
Liaison College
kitchen@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Kitchen and Cafeteria

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Diane Zanardo

Sous Chef
Humber College-Cook and Apprentice
kitchen@newsteadacademy.ca
Faculty: Kitchen and Cafeteria

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Gabriel Cebellos

Kitchen Assistant
Faculty: Kitchen and Cafeteria

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Tetiana Lamokhina

Cleaner
Academy of Physical Education - Pedagogue Trainer
Faculty: Maintenance Staff

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