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Melika Ostadhashem

Melika is thrilled to join Richland Academy, bringing her Master’s degree in TEFL and over four years of experience in International Baccalaureate (IB) education. With a passion for teaching, expertise in TEFL, and a solid foundation in IB principles, Melika creates an inclusive and dynamic …
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Christine Wentzell

Christine joins Richland Academy after 14 years as an international PYP teacher abroad. She has taught in IB World Schools in Italy, South Korea, Bangladesh, China and Senegal. She is excited to finally bring her experience to her home country. Christine returned to Canada with her Italian husband, …
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Ashley Fritz

Ashley is dedicated to creating a mutually respective classroom environment that encourages each child to make meaningful connections with their life outside of the classroom. She is passionate about student-led inquiry and concept-driven engagements that create diverse learning opportunities for each student. Ashley has just returned …
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Carlos Hernandez

Carlos joined Richland Academy in 2020 as casual part time custodian. He has over 12 years of experience as a custodian. Carlos was born in El Salvador and he had immigrated to Canada in the late 80s. In my free time, Carlos spends time with his …
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Jessica Spritzer

Jessica has been working with children her whole life. Her education and experience is multifaceted, having worked as a support worker for people with disabilities, a yoga instructor, a kindergarten teacher and an art teacher. She holds certifications as a support worker and yoga instructor, …
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Deniece James

Deniece is excited to be joining the team at Richland Academy. She received her Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in 2011 and has worked as a full-time teacher in the private system for the past 8 years. She’s …
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Clinton Chang

Clinton was born in a little town in Vietnam, he moved to Taiwan at the age of 5. He completed his high school studies, then venturing overseas to pursue a new life in Canada. Shortly after his arrival, Clinton became a dedicated Custodian in 1990 …
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Mike Sidnam

Mike is a graduate from Massey University-New Zealand (Bachelor of Education, diploma in educational studies). With over 15 years in education spanning Japan, New Zealand, and Canada, Mike is a seasoned educator dedicated to instilling a passion for lifelong learning. His cross-cultural teaching experience has …
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Sarah Sherman

Sarah Sherman holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto where she majored in History and double-minored in French and Renaissance Studies. She also holds a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in the Primary/Junior division. Dedicated to professional growth and development, …
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Adrianne Kraft

Adrianne brings to Richland her exuberant energy and her love for learning. She has worked with children in a variety of roles- coach, tutor, and teacher for over 10 years. She is known for her enthusiasm for life and brings a creative and fresh outlook …
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