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
Deputy Head — Director of Academics
Cheryl Murtland, B.Ed. (York), M.A. (Toronto)
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
Director of Learning and Teaching
Harold Wardrop, B.Sc. (UBC) — Coding & Robotics, Mathematics
Houseparent of Alexandra House
Jenna Warner, B.Sc., B.Ed. (Manitoba) — Biology, Field Hockey, Science
Houseparent of Allard House
Robyn Amiel, B.A. (Victoria), M.Ed. (Washington State) — Rowing, Social Studies
Houseparent of Ellis House
Mark Wismer, B.A. (McGill), B.Ed. (Ottawa) — Government & Politics, Rowing, Social Studies
Houseparent of Hope House
Karen Hedquist, B.A. (Victoria), M.A. (Heriot-Watt, UK) — English
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
English
Paul Collis, B.A. (UBC), M.Lit. (St Andrews, UK) — English, Soccer
Modern Languages
Marco Bequer Hernández, M.Ed. (Memorial), Licentiate in Education (Instituto Superior Pedagógico, Cuba) — French, Spanish
Science
Scott Doehler, B .Sc., B.Ed. (Queen’s) — Geology, Robotics, Science
Learning Centre
Gillian Nasmith, B.A (UVic), B. Ed., M.A (VIU); Assistant House Parent Mackenzie House, Instructional Leader Learning Centre
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)
Oliver Amiel, B.Sc. (McGill) — Biology, Chemistry, Rugby, Science, Strength Training & Conditioning, Whittall Assistant Houseparent
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
Neil Bryant, B.Sc. (Victoria), Chemistry, Science, Debating, Law
Laurel Calhoun, Certified Athletic Therapist, RFA, BAHSc. Athletic Therapy (Sheridan College), BSc. Kinesiology, (Waterloo)
Brian Carr, B.A., (Victoria), Social Studies, Geography, Rowing
Tristan Clausen, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Beginner Band, Assistant Director Concert Choir
Kate Coull, B.Sc. (Guelph), B.Ed. (Queen’s), University Counselling, Mathematics
Steve Cowie, B.A., M.A. (Victoria), History, Social Studies, Rugby
Christina Cuk - B.A., B.Ed., M.A. (Geneva) - Social Studies Teacher
Mario DeSandoli, B.Ed. (University of Victoria), Mathematics, Hope Assistant Houseparent
Andrew Fisher, BSocSci Honours (Economics), LLB, MSocSci (Philosophy), University of Cape Town
Residential Faculty Assistant, Rogers House
Jim Ganley, B.A. (Trent), B.Ed. (Toronto), M.A. (Toronto), English, News, Yearbook, Rowing
Sarah Hall, B.Ed. (Vancouver Island University), B.A. (University of Victoria) Social Studies, Advisor, Volleyball and Basketball Coach
Garry Hughes, M.A. Environmental Science and Environmental Management (University of Dundee), RFA.
Giselle Lawrence, BSc. Engineering (PUCP), MSc. (Wales), Physics and Science, Soccer Coach
John Luna, M.F.A. (Calgary), B.F.A. (Victoria), Foundation Art, Studio Art AP, Art History, Gallery Curator
Eileen Mais, M.A. (West Indies), Dip.Lib.Ed. (UBC) — Librarian
Michael Miller, B.Sc. (Guelph), M.Sc. (Saskatchewan), P.D.P.P. (Victoria); Biology and French
Jillian Napier, B.B.A. (Laurier), B.Ed. (Brock), MBA (UVic), AP Macroeconomics, Basketball
Dan Norman, B.Ed. (Ottawa) B.Sc. (Western), Mathematics, Head of Outdoor Pursuits
Josie Olszewski, B.Sc. (McGill), M.Sc. (SFU), Physics, Science, Outdoor Pursuits
Adriane Pettit BEd (UVIC) - Learning Center - Whittall Assistant Houseparent
Amanda Ramundi, B.Sc. (Hons.) (University of Toronto Mississauga), B.Ed. (Queen's University), Grade 8 Science and Mathematics.
Neil Robinson, B.A., B,.Ed., M.A. (Calgary) Social Studies, Global Studies, Hockey
Tanya Scheck, B.Sc. (Victoria) — Strength Training & Conditioning, Volleyball
Lucre Simon - BA Argentina Catholic University, BEd VIU
Phil Smith, B.Ed. (Victoria), M.A. (Waterloo) — Assistant Houseparent of Allard House, Mathematics, Rugby
Rachel Steele-MacInnis, B.A. (Victoria), M.Ed. (Sydney) — Debate & Model United Nations, English, Public Speaking
Daryl Stevens - B.Ed, University of Victoria, MA Leadership and Training, Royal Roads University - Grade 8 Program
Erin Stevens - B.Sc (UBC), P.D.P.P (Victoria), Mathematics, Grad Council Rep
Fang Sun, B.Ed. (VIU) — Mandarin Chinese
Shane Thompson, M.Ed. (Victoria) — Assistant Houseparent of Rogers House, Rugby
Jordan Warner, B.Sc., B.Ed. (Manitoba) — Golf, Mathematics, Volleyball
Sarah Wolinsky, B.A., B.Ed., M.A. (Queen’s) — Assistant Houseparent of Privett House, Mathematics
Erin Woito B.Sc (Hons.) (Queen's University), B.Ed (Queen's University), RFA and Dance Assistant.