Deryn Lavell, Head of School
“One of the best things about working at BSS is the privilege of working side by side with people who care deeply about girls and learning.”
dlavell@bss.on.ca

Dr. Angela Terpstra, Assistant Head, Senior School
“I have a doctorate in English Education, specializing in the integration of technology into English. Currently, I am interested in how high school curricula are changing to reflect a 21st century worldview that is collaborative, global and interdisciplinary.”
aterpstra@bss.on.ca

Patti MacDonald, Assistant Head, Junior School
“A former teacher of most grades from Junior Kindergarten to grade 8, I am particularly interested in curriculum development and learning theory.”
pmacdonald@bss.on.ca

Janet Ainslie, Assistant Head, Finance and Facilities
“I am a Chartered Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. I enjoy being a part of the leadership team in small to mid-sized businesses to help maximize financial and operational effectiveness.”
jainslie@bss.on.ca

Mary Anne Ballantyne, Assistant Head, Technology and Innovation
“Technology is a wonderful enabler for innovative educational programs and streamlined operations. It is my great pleasure to be responsible for technological innovation in the BSS classroom.”
mballantyne@bss.on.ca

Barb McLean, Assistant Head, Human Resources and Professional Growth
“I’m responsible for staff recruitment and development as well as oversight for the Safe Schools – Crisis Management / Risk Management work for BSS.”
bmclean@bss.on.ca

Suzi Leonard, Executive Assistant to the Head
“I am responsible for managing and maintaining the Office of the Head, Deryn Lavell, and assisting her in anyway I can.”
sleonard@bss.on.ca

Sian Jones, Vice Principal, Academic Programs
“I work closely with the BSS Senior School Academic Program Leaders and Middle School Team to enhance our academic program for Grades 7 to 12.”
sjones@bss.on.ca

Jan Sullivan, Vice Principal, Student Life
“BSS is an exciting place to work. The co-curricular program is very diverse and offers opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills in both formal and informal settings. The girls have proven to us time and time again that they can do anything.”
jsullivan@bss.on.ca

Brendan Lea, Vice Principal, Curriculum
“I work with the Academic Program Team to assist our teachers to develop and implement the BSS curriculum of Powerful Learning.”
blea@bss.on.ca

Catherine Hant, Vice Principal, Junior School
“I enjoy working with Junior School students and parents to ensure that they have a positive, value-rich experience at BSS.”
chant@bss.on.ca

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.”
email: egicas@bss.on.ca

Dr. Winifred Hunsburger, Team Leader: Research, Inquiry and Middle School
“One of the most important things with this age group – Grades 7 and 8 – is that it’s a period of change at all levels as dramatic as a child undergoes from birth to age three. Our role as educators is about providing what’s best for the students at this stage of life.”
whunsburger@bss.on.ca

Moira Dossetor, Executive Director, Office of Philanthropy and Alumnae Relations
“BSS relies on the support of its community to ensure that remains one of the best places for girls to receive an education – anywhere.”
mdossetor@bss.on.ca

Karen Powell, Director, Student Recruiting
“We will do everything we can to help you discover that BSS is the school for your family!”
kpowell@bss.on.ca

Patricia Gouinlock, Director of Community Relations
“In my role, I’m a liaison with BSS parents, and help to coordinate events and functions that bring the community together.”
pgouinlock@bss.on.ca

Rachel Yeager, Director, Marketing and Communications – ON LEAVE
“At BSS we believe that girls can do anything, and we want to make sure everyone else knows it, too!”
ryeager@bss.on.ca

Marianne Chilco, Director, Marketing and Communications
“What an extraordinary place BSS is. Students live and breathe our ‘whole girl’ approach, exploring every part of themselves and the world. Our department helps to spread the word that BSS is where transformative leaders are made.”
mchilco@bss.on.ca