Educated at distinguished universities in many countries including Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Cuba and South Africa, Brentwood teachers form a community of leaders and learners, committed to their own professional development and dedicated as mentors and pathfinders for the students in their care. As Brentonians, they are also involved in athletics and the arts. Teaching at Brentwood is a lifestyle, as well as a profession. Many who come make it their life's work.
Deputy Head — Student Life
Liam Sullivan, B.A. (Malaspina), B.Ed. (UBC) — Basketball
Director of Admissions
Clayton Johnston, B.A. (McMaster), B.Ed., M.Div. (Toronto)
Director of Arts
Edna Widenmaier, B.A. (Guelph), M.A. (Toronto) — English, Musical Theatre, Theatre Manager
Director of Athletics
Blake Gage, B.A. (Western), M.B.A. (Victoria) — Basketball, Business Studies
Director of University Counselling
Rick Rodrigues, B.Ed. (Manitoba) — Physics
Houseparent of Alexandra House
Jenna Warner, B.Sc., B.Ed. (Manitoba) — Biology, Field Hockey, Science
Houseparent of Allard House
Adriane Rogers BEd (UVIC) - Learning Centre - Allard Houseparent
Houseparent of Ellis House
Mark Wismer, B.A. (McGill), B.Ed. (Ottawa) — Metamorphosis 9, Rowing, Social Studies
Houseparent of Hope House
Karen Hedquist, B.A. (Victoria), M.A. (Heriot-Watt, UK) — English
Houseparent of Mackenzie House
Susanna Cheung Robinson, B.Sc. (UBC), B.Ed. (Calgary) — Biology, Science, Metamorphosis 9
Houseparent of Privett House
Ron Neufeld, B.Sc. (Victoria) — Biology, Chemistry, Science
Houseparent of Rogers House
Ken Snow, B.Sc. (Victoria) — Chemistry, Science
Houseparent of Whittall House
Blake Gage, B.A. (Western), M.B.A. (Victoria) — Basketball, Business Studies
Robyn Amiel, B.A. (Victoria), M.Ed. (Washington State) - Indigenous Studies Coordinator, History
English
Paul Collis, B.A. (UBC), M.Lit. (St Andrews, UK) — English, Soccer
Modern Languages
Marco Bequer Hernández, M.A. French (Horizons, Paris), M.Ed. (Memorial), Licentiate in Education (Instituto Superior Pedagógico, Cuba) — French, Spanish
Science
Scott Doehler, B .Sc., B.Ed. (Queen’s) — Geology, Robotics, Science, Metamorphosis 9
Faculty
Listed alphabetically
Jacqueline Albinati, Bachelor of Arts (Universite Laval, Quebec), Bachelor of Education (Universite Sainte Anne, Nova Scotia), Master of Education ( University of Phoenix, Phoenix), Executive Master of Business in Global Leadership (University of Fredericton, NB, French
Wesley Barrett, B.A. Rec and Health, Assistant House Parent Ellis, Head Soccer Coach
Doug Branchflower, B.A. (Saskatchewan), B.Ed. (Alberta) — Business, Rugby, Social Studies
Laurel Calhoun, CAT(C), BAHSc. Athletic Therapy (Sheridan College), B.Sc. Kinesiology (Waterloo), Head Athletic Therapist
Brian Carr, B.A., (Victoria), Social Studies, Geography, Rowing
Emily Carroll, Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Human Kinetics - University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Education - Health & Physical Education & Biology - University of Ottawa, Professional Masters of Education - Teaching Abroad - Queen’s University - Science, Chemistry
Cheyne Cole, B.A. (Nipissing University) English and Religion Studies - BFA (Whittall)
Kate Coull, B.Sc. (Guelph), B.Ed. (Queen’s), University Counselling, Mathematics
Steve Cowie, B.A., M.A. (Victoria), History, Social Studies, Rugby
Mario DeSandoli, B.Ed. (University of Victoria), Mathematics, Hope Assistant Houseparent
Katie Foreman, Bachelor of Arts (University of Victoria) - BFA (Allard)
Jim Ganley, B.A. (Trent), B.Ed. (Toronto), M.A. (Toronto), English, News, Yearbook, BEAT Sponsor
Pascal Girard, Computer Engineering, B.A.Sc. (Queen’s University) — Robotics, Computer Science, BFA (Privett House)
Sarah Hall, B.Ed. (Vancouver Island University), B.A. (University of Victoria) Social Studies, Metamorphosis 9, Learning Centre, Cross Training
Sharon Hall, BA, PDP (SFU), French, French Immersion, Social Studies
Sean Hacker Teper, B.A. (Boston University), M. Sc. (Memorial University), B. Ed. (UBC Okanagan) - Science, Biology
Michelle Legassicke, B.A. (Uvic), M.A. (Waterloo) - Social Studies, Debate, MUN, Public Speaking
John Luna, M.F.A. (Calgary), B.F.A. (Victoria), Foundation Art, Studio Art AP, Art History, Gallery Curator
Joseph Madigan, B.A (University of Victoria) Rowing, Ceramics, English - BFA (Whittall)
Spencer Manton, Sports Marketing and Management B.A. Sc. (Indiana University) BFA Coordinator, Volleyball, Basketball, Strength & Conditioning and Rowing Coach, Rowing Coordinator, BFA (Allard House)
Connor McGuigan - BSc (UVic), Diploma in Secondary Ed. (UVic) - Metamorphosis 9, Science
Justin MacDonald, HBBA (Wilfrid Laurier University), MS Ed (Canisius College), CPA, CA - Business
Michael Miller, B.Sc. (Guelph), M.Sc. (Saskatchewan), P.D.P.P. (Victoria); Biology
Jillian Napier, B.B.A. (Laurier), B.Ed. (Brock), MBA (UVic), Economics, Basketball
Learning Centre
Gillian Nasmith, B.A (UVic), B. Ed., M.A (VIU); Assistant House Parent Mackenzie House
Dan Norman, B.Ed. (Ottawa) B.Sc. (Western), Mathematics, Head of Outdoor Pursuits
Tammie Ramsay - Assistant Houseparent Whittall House, Grad Sponsor, SAC Sponsor, Weight Training, Interhouse Coordinator
Amanda Ramundi, B.Sc. (Hons.) (University of Toronto Mississauga), MEd. (Ottawa) - Grade 8 Science and Mathematics.
Neil Robinson, B.A., B,.Ed., M.A. (Calgary) Social Studies, Hockey, Metamorphosis 9
Tanya Scheck, B.Sc. (Victoria) — Strength Training & Conditioning, Volleyball
Emily Singh, BA Double Major in Kinesiology and English Literature from the University of Western Ontario
B.Ed with IB Educator Certificate from the University of New Brunswick - BFA (Hope)
Phil Smith, B.Ed. (Victoria), M.A. (Waterloo) — Assistant Houseparent of Allard House, Mathematics, Rugby
Daryl Stevens - B.Ed.(University of Victoria), M.A.L.T. (Royal Roads University), Ed.D. (University of Western Ontario), Teacher Librarian
Shane Thompson, M.Ed. (Victoria) — Assistant Houseparent of Rogers House, Rugby, Grade 8 PE
Maria Wang BMus (West Virginia), MMus (UVIC), String & Wind Ensembles
Jordan Warner, B.Sc., B.Ed. (Manitoba) — Golf, Mathematics, Basketball
Kim Waugh, B.A. (University of Victoria) P.D.P.P.(University of Victoria) M. Ed. (Royal Roads University) Diploma in Teacher-Librarianship (University of British Columbia) - Grade 8 Program Coordinator, Humanities Teacher
Sarah Wolinsky, B.A., B.Ed., M.A. (Queen’s) — Assistant Houseparent of Privett House, Mathematics, Outdoor Pursuits