With a staff-to-student ratio of 9:1 and an average class size of 17, our staff is always ready to help. Our teachers like it so much that most have been here for a dozen years or more!
Grade 5 and grade 6 English and Math
Mr. Brain began teaching in 2009 and has been with Westboro Academy since 2017. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a...
Physical Education Specialist
Caitlin Cadeau started working at Westboro Academy in 2009 and is now the Athletic Director and Health and Physical Education teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from Carleton...
Grade 3 and grade 4 English and Math
Ms. Brenda has been teaching at Westboro Academy since 2003. She graduated from the Concurrent Education Program at Queen’s University, where she also earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology...
Grade 5 and grade 6 French and Social Studies
Mme Isabelle started her career in education in 2010 and has joined the team at the Westboro Academy in 2020. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Arts,...
Music Specialist
A pianist, conductor and music educator, Tahlia joined the AWA team in 2023. Hailing from Australia, Tahlia completed her Bachelor of Music and Honours Degree as...
Junior Kindergarten
Janick Lauzon is the Junior Kindergarten teacher at Westboro Academy, where she has been teaching since 2002. She is a certified Early Childhood Educator and she...
Grade 7 and grade 8 English and Math
Mr. Lebeau has been with the school since 2011. He holds a degree in Psychology from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ottawa. Prior to joining our...
Science Specialist
Shanyne McLaughlin joined Westboro Academy in 2014 and is the science specialist for all grades. She earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology from Laurentian University and a...
Arts Specialist
Emilie obtained her Bachelor of Fine Art, specializing in painting from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2016. Her passion for art and pedagogy most...
Grade 7 and grade 8 French and Social Studies
Nathalie Poirier has been teaching at Westboro Academy in 2001. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a B.A in Linguistics, a B.Ed for the primary and junior divisions, and with a...
grade 1 and grade 2 English/Math
Karin Stenman joined our team in 2000 having already taught in the Eastern Arctic for 11 years and then in Quebec for another 4 years. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor’s...
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Laurence Polly joined the Westboro Academy in 2020. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in geography from La Sorbonne University in Paris and a school teacher diploma from the University of...
Grade 1 and grade 2 French and Social Studies
Kathryn has 25 years of experience in various settings at the elementary and high school levels in both public and private school boards. She has completed her Master of Education degree in second...
Grade 3 and grade 4 French and Social Studies
Maxence was born and raised in the west of France. His grandmother was also a teacher and Maxence is happy to also participate in the education of tomorrow’s...
Head of School
Elyane is delighted to have joined the Westboro Academy community. Being raised bilingual, she started her career teaching French immersion in an Inuit community. ...
Director of Teaching and Learning
Jocelyn Sutherland has over fifteen years of educational leadership experience in Canadian, Asian and European private schools. She graduated from McGill University...
Director of Admissions & Marketing
At Westboro Academy, Chantale strives to provide personalized and friendly service to every family and student that comes through our doors and believes that when it comes to relationship...
Director of Finance
Ms. Jenkins received her accounting designation through CGA Ontario in 2002, while working in the private high...
Office Administrator
As our Office Administrator, Chantal de la Sablonnière will be glad to help students and parents in answering any questions that may arise. She has over 35 years of experience working in office...
Before and After School Program Coordinator
Victoria joins the Westboro Academy as our new Before and After School Program Coordinator where she brings a great deal of experience in program planning and...