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.”
email: dlavell@bss.on.ca
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.” To learn more about Angela Terpstra, click here.
email: 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.”
email: 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.”
email: 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.”
email: 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.”
email: 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.”
email: 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.” email: 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.”
email: jsullivan@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.”
email: chant@bss.on.ca
Moira Dossetor, Executive Director of Development
“BSS relies on the support of its community to ensure that remains one of the best places for girls to receive an education – anywhere.”
email: 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!”
email: kpowell@bss.on.ca
Rachel Yeager, Director, Marketing and Communications
“At BSS we believe that girls can do anything, and we want to make sure everyone else knows it, too!”
email: ryeager@bss.on.ca