Alex Shiller
Les premiers succès d’Alex au secondaire et sa forte motivation à inspirer les autres l’ont amenée à poursuivre une carrière dans l’enseignement. Alex a obtenu un diplôme en éducation à l’Université McGill avec une spécialité en éducation à la santé.
Pendant quatre ans, Alex a poursuivi sa carrière d’enseignante à Bialik, Kuper Academy et ECS; son alma mater, au cours de laquelle elle a introduit de nouvelles techniques et de nouveaux sujets pour moderniser ce qui ressemblait à un modèle désuet. Plus précisément, une approche holistique était une chose à laquelle Alex croyait affectueusement dès le premier jour. Elle a pu créer un programme qui a intégré ces idées et ce fut un énorme succès. Après avoir constaté l’impact positif que le programme avait sur ses élèves qui excellaient en étant motivés à vivre un style de vie équilibré, Alex savait que c’était une vision qu’elle devait poursuivre à plus grande échelle et a entrepris de construire une communauté de leaders et d’apprenants.
Alex a fondé la Maison d’Étude en 2018 et a vu ses élèves grandir et atteindre les objectifs qu’ils s’étaient fixés. Ce succès l’a amenée à rejoindre l’équipe de la Prep Academy, ce qui a propulsé sa mission d’offrir des expériences d’apprentissage de haute qualité qui permettent aux étudiants d’acquérir les compétences et la confiance dont ils ont besoin pour réussir en classe et au-delà.
Lauren Vaupshas
Lauren gère les opérations de l’Académie Maison d’Étude depuis plus de deux ans. Ses rôles principaux comprennent les opérations internes, les ressources humaines et les relations avec la clientèle. Elle adore travailler avec des élèves de tous âges, du niveau élémentaire aux personnes qui poursuivent leur développement professionnel et leur formation continue.
Inspirée par la mission de l’Académie Maison d’Étude d’offrir des expériences d’apprentissage de qualité et leurs valeurs de créativité, de curiosité et de confiance, Lauren étudie actuellement pour sa maîtrise en psychologie de l’orientation. Avec son diplôme, elle espère aider à responsabiliser les individus dans le domaine de la santé mentale en inculquant ces mêmes valeurs.
Lorsqu’elle ne travaille pas, elle adore passer du temps dans la nature ou traîner avec son chat tout doux, Léo !
Sunny
Sunny est responsable des sourires ici à la Maison d’Étude. Fidèle à son nom, partout où Sunny va, le soleil brille 🙂
Sunny
Sunny is responsible for the smiles here at Maison d’Étude. True to his name, wherever Sunny goes, the sun shines!
Lauren Vaupshas
Lauren has been managing operations for Maison d’Étude Academy for over two years. Her primary roles include internal operations, HR, and client relations. She loves working with students of all ages from elementary level to individuals pursuing professional development and continued education.
Inspired by Maison d’Étude’s mission to deliver quality learning experiences and their values comprised of creativity, curiosity, and confidence, Lauren is currently studying for her Master’s in Counselling Psychology. With her degree, she hopes to help empower individuals in the mental health field by instilling these same values.
When she’s not working, she loves spending time in nature or hanging out with her fluffy cat, Leo!
Alex Shiller
Alex’s early success in high school and strong motivation to inspire others led her to pursue a career in education. Alex completed a degree in Education at McGill University with a speciality in Health Education.
For four years Alex pursued her teaching career at Bialik, Kuper Academy, and ECS; her alma mater, during which time she introduced new techniques and new topics to modernize what felt like an antiquated model. Specifically, a holistic approach was something Alex fondly believed in from day one. She was able to create a program that integrated these ideas and it was a tremendous success. After seeing the positive impact that the program had on her students who excelled from being motivated to live a balanced lifestyle, Alex knew that this was a vision she had to pursue on a bigger scale and set out to build a community of leaders and learners.
Alex founded Maison d’Étude in 2018 and watched her students’ grow and succeed in their goals they had set out. This success led her to join the Prep Academy Team which further propelled her mission of offering high quality learning experiences that empower students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the the classroom and beyond.
Lindsay Wotherspoon
Lindsay grew up in Toronto. She received a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry from Western University and completed a Bachelor of Education at Brock University. She worked in the Independent School Community for just under two decades. As a teacher and a mother of three children, Lindsay understands that each child learns differently and has employed her knowledge of teaching and learning in her own home. The power of listening and empathy are critical elements of Lindsay’s skills.
Lindsay’s career in education spanned over 15 years at a preeminent, independent girls school in Toronto. She was as a primary teacher in Grades 2, 3 and 4, eventually taking on the role as Lead Teacher in an inquiry based environment. Lindsay transitioned from teaching to Enrolment Management. She applied her skills to Student Recruiting; working with students and their families to help them navigate the independent school environment. This role encompassed developing assessments as well as interviewing students and their parents to facilitate a smooth transition to the school.
Lindsay believes that teaching and learning is a collaboration between students, teachers and parents. In order for students to grow into confident and independent learners they must first be known by their teachers. Building relationships with her students and parents is a particular strength of hers. Additionally, she recognizes the importance of timely and effective communication with families in order to build a safe and trusting relationship.