Head of School
Andrew Cross
Administration, Senior Leadership Team
We know Andrew as an empathetic leader who highly values relationship-building with all school community members. He is a global citizen who has lived and worked in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America. When not in school, Andrew enjoys nature walks with his family and trying out his secret oatmeal cookie recipe.
Chief Administrative Officer
Vince Haines
Administration, Senior Leadership Team
We know Vince for his ability to create transparency and clarity around financial information. He is “all in” with school life and enjoys coaching our volleyball and ultimate frisbee teams. We also know Vince for his one glaring weakness, chocolate, in all shapes and forms.
Executive Director, Community Development
Jennifer Shaw
Community Development, Senior Leadership Team
Head of Toddler and Children’s House
Carolyn Reid
Children's House Faculty, Lower School, Senior Leadership Team, Toddler Faculty
We know Carolyn for her strong sense of order. She is a magnet for our Toddler and Children’s House students and is always willing to listen and support with a ready smile and infectious laugh. During her time away from school, Carolyn likes to spend time with family and scrapbook life’s special moments.
Head of Elementary
Rachel Marks
Lower Elementary Faculty, Lower Schol, Senior Leadership Team, Upper Elementary Faculty
We know Rachel as a kind and passionate advocate for student learning. She brings joy to her work believing strongly in the power of positive relationships. She is a huge fan of selfies and welcomes any opportunities to capture moments on camera.
Head of Upper School
Peter Hill
Diploma Programme (DP) Faculty, Middle Years Programme (MYP) Faculty, Senior Leadership Team, Upper School
We know Peter for his advocacy of student voice and support for the many student initiatives at Lauremont School. He brings energy and a listening ear to the ideas that involve the school. When not at school, Peter can often be found running or training for triathlons, often substituting his running shoes for wheels for the commute to and from work!
Assistant Head of Upper School
Jody McLean
Diploma Programme (DP) Faculty, Middle Years Programme (MYP) Faculty, Senior Leadership Team, Upper School
We know Jody as an organized, empathetic leader who advocates for student success. She encourages all students to strive for personal growth through developing good work habits and pursuing their passions. Outside of school, Jody enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Board of Trustees – Chair
Jayson Rainone
Board of Trustees
Jayson has extensive experience in both the Financial Services and Professional Services industries and looks to bring his successes and learnings to the Lauremont School Board. Jayson currently heads up Workforce Management for PwC Canada, where the team provides resourcing, workforce planning and people insights for its client-facing lines of service. Prior to PwC Canada, Jayson built successful transformation practices at BDO, RBC, and was part of a cross-industry consortium that modernized the Canadian payments infrastructure. Jayson’s passion is making an impact on both organizations as a whole and on individual people which has led him to the Lauremont School Board. He has a keen interest in the Future of Work and believes strongly that the Lauremont students of today will be our leaders of tomorrow, through the acquired skills and experiences they have received as part of the Lauremont School community. Jayson is the proud parent of his daughter, a recent alumna at the Lauremont Upper School.
Board of Trustees – Co-Vice Chair
Denise Luckie
Board of Trustees
Denise is qualified as a Corporate Commercial Lawyer who has specialized in general corporate and commercial law and securities law with a focus on mining and exploration. She practiced with a prominent international law firm in the UK as a corporate and commercial solicitor, focusing primarily on take-over bids, mergers and acquisitions, reverse take-overs and corporate governance, and providing general advice on directors’ duties and responsibilities before joining a prominent law firm, Hennan Blaikie LLP, located in Toronto where she practiced securities law in the mining group. In her current role, Denise has switched focus and now heads up the Compliance and PMO Department for a prominent international organization. She has also recently been nominated for the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women – 2022. Denise and her husband Nigel have a son at Lauremont School.
Board of Trustees – Co-Vice Chair
Rishi Kapur
Board of Trustees
Rishi Kapur is a member of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Finance Committee. In addition to being a Lauremont School parent since 2013, Rishi is the CFO of the Global Wealth and Asset Management Business of Manulife. Rishi leads all financial accounting, management reporting, planning, forecasting and analysis, and internal controls for the global business. Rishi also leads the strategy team, aligning the strategy resources across the business to build a cohesive vision for the organization. Prior to Manulife, Rishi worked in various parts of the financial services industry across Asia, Europe and North America, working in finance, risk, business development and strategy roles. Rishi is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).
Board of Trustees
Joseph Bishay
Board of Trustees
Joseph Bishay is a seasoned educator with a rich background in science and technology. A licensed Ontario Certified Teacher, Joseph has an extensive career in teaching K-12, having worked in both public and private schools. Currently, he is a professor at Seneca’s School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry and a lecturer at Tyndale University. His teaching expertise spans various subjects, including microbiology, molecular genetics, cell biology, and general chemistry. Additionally, he is a professor in Tyndale’s Bachelor of Education program, where he specializes in preparing future high school science teachers by imparting effective teaching methodologies to ensure they are well-equipped to deliver rigorous and engaging science instruction. Beyond the classroom, Joseph is committed to advancing education as he serves on the Board of Directors for the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario and as a judge at the annual York Region Science and Technology Fair.
Board of Trustees
Gary Chow
Board of Trustees
Gary has served in Senior IT Executive roles at leading wealth management firms. His career highlights include pivotal contributions to launching a Charter 1 bank, where he established robust IT infrastructure and operational frameworks. Throughout, he has focused on securing and streamlining IT operations, optimizing business processes, and driving transformative solutions. With the latest technological advancements, Gary is eager about aiding Lauremont School in identifying secure avenues to capitalize on these changes. Gary has a daughter currently attending the Upper School.
Board of Trustees
Angela Groza
Board of Trustees
Angela is a certified accountant with over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance. For the last 15 years, she has been working in the retirement and long-term care industry. Angela became an active member of the Lauremont School Financial Committee in 2017 (finding many similarities between the retirement/long-term care industry and managing an independent school). In the professional world she is fascinated about the use of technology and its application in financial systems which enables day-to-day operations to become more efficient. In her personal life, she enjoys travelling, attending live theater, and entertaining friends and family. Angela is the proud parent of a Lauremont School Graduate (who graduated in 2019). She was a parent ambassador and was involved in different volunteer roles with Lauremont over a period of 12 years.
Board of Trustees
Kyle Kotack
Board of Trustees
Kyle is a familiar face within Canadian advertising and charitable circles. As the President of Skylar Media Group, a powerhouse integrated digital agency, Kyle leads a formidable team known for building data-driven and award-winning strategic, creative and digital solutions for forward-thinking clients in a variety of sectors such as energy, land development, food/beverage and NFP on an international scale. Kyle prides himself as a connector of organizational leaders where he can identify positive potential impact, and he continues to prioritize the development of content meant to make our digital experiences better, safer, and more inclusive. Kyle is a Lauremont School Alumnus, and a current parent.
Board of Trustees
Laveena Munshi
Board of Trustees
Laveena Munshi and her husband, Anand Doobay, have had two children at Lauremont School since 2016. Laveena is an Assistant Professor, Critical Care Physician, and Clinician Investigator at Sinai Health System/University Health Network in the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Toronto. She is the co-founder of the Critical Care Oncologic Investigative Network – an initiative established to improve quality of care of critically Ill patients with cancer. Her research spans the areas of acute respiratory failure, critical care of patients with cancer and COVID-19. She previously sat on the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table.
Board of Trustees
Monika Samant
Board of Trustees
Monika joined the Lauremont School Board of Trustees in 2019. She currently leads Southlake Regional Health Centre’s Adult Crisis Team, specializing in providing crisis intervention and mental health services. Monika volunteers for York Region’s Critical Incident Stress Management Team providing debriefing services to 911 responders. With expertise in mental health and crisis management, Monika sought to contribute to the school community which she and her family have belonged to since 2002. Both her sons joined Lauremont School from the Toddler program with the eldest now a Lauremont Alumnus.
Board of Trustees
Cookie (Siyuan) Wu
Board of Trustees
Cookie is a CPA, CA, and LPA, and serves as a partner at Klasner, Solomon and Partners LLP. With over 10 years of experience in public accounting, she brings extensive expertise in accounting, business consulting, and strategic tax planning. In her role leading the audit team, she collaborates closely with non-profit organizations, fostering a deep understanding and a wealth of knowledge in their operations and intricacies. As a Lauremont School parent since 2016, Cookie maintains an active involvement within the community. In December 2023, she furthered her commitment by joining the Board of Trustees, aiming to contribute to the continued support and development of the school.