Our People
Over 375 passionate workshop presenters (our front-line science ambassadors!) help SiS create, test and deliver the hands-on, imaginative and enriching science workshops we bring to elementary schools. With an average of 110 classrooms participating each school day, our ambassadors have the ability to achieve extraordinary science engagement impact.
Our front-line talent is supported by a dedicated staff team located in five regional branches across Ontario and Alberta as well as a national office in Ajax, Ontario.
Our charitable organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors whose skills, knowledge and commitment ensure the effective governance and oversight of SiS.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Cindy Adams, Executive Director
Lynn Boyd, Director of Programs and Regional Manager, East Central Ontario
George Chau , Director of Finance and Administration
Diane Gladwell, Director of Regional Expansion
Linda Marco, Director of Fund Development
Kelly Waid, Regional Manager - West and South Central Ontario
Sarah Summerlin, Regional Manager - Eastern Ontario
Laura Lemay, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and Manager of Human Resources
Learn more about our management team (pdf).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Steven Price (Chair), Senior Director, Conservation Science and Practice, WWF-Canada
Greg Chownyk, General Manager Canada, Shell Energy North America
Gerry Connelly, Former Director of Education, Toronto District School Board; York University Co-Director of the Sustainable Education Academy
Diane Davy (Vice Chair), President Castledale Inc.
Peter G. Dodge, Retired General Manager, Information Technology, Bell Canada
Katya Forsyth (Treasurer), VP of Finance, Shared Systems, Maple Leaf Foods
Beverley Freedman, Former Superintendent of Programs, Durham District School Board; Program Manager on Canada's Outstanding Principal's Award Project
Adèle Malo, Executive Vice President (Legal and Regulatory Functions), Direct Energy
Darren Myers, Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller, Celestica
Marc Nantel, Director of Research, Commercialization and Talent Programs, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
Michael Perley, Campaign Director, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco
Tony Redpath, Vice President, Partner Programs, MaRS Discovery District
Marilyn Spink, Division Manager, Project Engineering for Wardrop; Former SiS Classroom Workshop Presenter
Stephen Strauss, Science Writer and Columnist with the Globe and Mail
Ardith Toogood, Former President Canadian Federation of University Women; Retired Elementary Teacher
Rumina Velshi, Retired Director, Planning and Control/Commercial Activities, Ontario Power Generation
Learn more about our 2011 Board of Directors (pdf).
SIS ROLE MODELS BRING SCIENCE TO LIFE IN YOUR CLASSROOM!
Our 375 presenters are scientists, engineers, technologists and more, drawn from your local community. Thoroughly trained and supported by SiS, they spark excitement for science in your classroom, motivating your students with their experience, knowledge and enthusiasm. Here is a snapshot of their qualifications:
- 40% have B.Sc., B.A.Sc. and B.Sc.N. degrees in science or mathematics
- 12% have a Ph.D. or an M.Sc. in various science disciplines
- 12% are Engineers
- 9% have a M.B.A., B.Comm. or B.A. degree in business or the arts
- 9% have a B.Ed. or M.Ed. degree
- 7% have a B.A. or B.Comm. degree in science or mathematics
- 4% have Diplomas with a technology or science focus
- 4% have E.C.E. diplomas for delivering our early years workshops
- 3% are other backgrounds with relevant science career experience, e.g. R.N.s
In addition, 40% of our presenters have 2nd and 3rd post-secondary degrees.
And best of all, 100% of our presenters are highly trained; love kids and know how to engage Kindergarten to Grade 8 students!