Eleni Gicas, Vice Principal, Boarding, Global and Civic Engagement
“I enjoy working with the outstanding staff and students to further enrich wellness, education, leadership, and diversity in our community at BSS.” To read more about Eleni, click here.
email: egicas@bss.on.ca

Nicole Busby-Folkes, Assistant Dean of Boarding ‪
“The BSS Boarding experience is like no other. I am surrounded by girls from all over the world, sharing different cultures and different ideas but with mutual respect and a global perspective.”‬
email: nfolkes@bss.on.ca

Donna Ridley, Director of Boarding, Community
“I have worked in the BSS Residence since 1991. While overseeing the general administration of the Residence, my work is varied, interesting and very enjoyable; no two days are alike!”
email: dridley@bss.on.ca

Ann Dabideen, Director of Boarding, Academics
“As Director of Academics, I also teach the Residence Guidance courses and the Food and Nutrition course. Our boarding students are a great group of girls from several different countries, including Canada of course! I love working with them.”
email: adabideen@bss.on.ca

Sonia Sengupta, Live-In Boarding Don
“I enjoy the energy and dedication that my work as a Boarding Don and family advisor entails. As a BSS Old Girl, I also have some great memories which I enjoy sharing with our boarding students as they develop their own fond memories!”
email: ssengupta@bss.on.ca

Bailey Simmons, Live-In Boarding Don
“The allure of Boarding is the sense of community within a vibrant group of girls with such different backgrounds to one another. I truly enjoy the dynamics of the home we all share.”
email: bsimmons@bss.on.ca

Katie Bookman, Live-In Boarding Don
“Boarding is an enjoyable and exciting community to be a part of. It’s a delight to watch the Boarders’ growth in maturity and independence in this supportive home away from home.”
email: kbookman@bss.on.ca