Pauline McAuley, E.C.E.
My School Co-op Teacher / Supervisor
Pauline came to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland in 1974. After beginning her career with work as a caregiver, she settled down in the east end of Toronto and worked for 10 years in the Riverdale Hospital Daycare as Assistant Supervisor. A young family of her own kept her busy for several years; then, with a move to the High Park neighbourhood, Pauline joined My School in 1990 and has overseen all of the school’s growth.
“Pauline is an exemplary teacher. She is tremendously knowledgeable about teaching the preschool years and consistently demonstrates care and kindness towards the children, staff and parents. Her firm but fair teaching style creates an extremely safe and nurturing learning environment where the students are truly able to flourish. Pauline’s expertise is undoubtedly a contributing factor to the popularity and success of My School.” -- Nicole Kertz, My School V.P. 2014/15
“Pauline is an exemplary teacher. She is tremendously knowledgeable about teaching the preschool years and consistently demonstrates care and kindness towards the children, staff and parents. Her firm but fair teaching style creates an extremely safe and nurturing learning environment where the students are truly able to flourish. Pauline’s expertise is undoubtedly a contributing factor to the popularity and success of My School.” -- Nicole Kertz, My School V.P. 2014/15
Susan Anthony, E.C.E..
My School Co-op Teacher
Susan’s journey working with children began in 1985 when she completed her P.H.D. (that’s Private Home Daycare!) course at Canadian Mothercraft. She continued on at Mothercraft and received a diploma in Infant and Early Childhood in 1986. She spent the next 8 years working with infants, then toddlers, kindergarten and school age children. All in school based non-profit daycare centres. Intrigued by the idea of communal or community shared child care Susan volunteered on a kibbutz in Israel where she had the privilege of working with infants and toddlers in the children’s houses at Kibbutz Nir David. Upon return Susan continued her education at Ryerson, graduating with a BAA ECE – and her first child in her arms!
Susan met My School Co-op when her two children attended the program between 1999 and 2003. She started doing supply work during this time and continued to do so until 2010 when she signed up for full time. Susan is also a registered yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga to children and adults for over 10 years.
“Susan is often found with a bundle of children hanging off her. She exemplifies a wonderful teacher: smart, calm, loving, respectful and effective. Susan’s passion for her profession and for the well-being of her students is evident in her manner of teaching and in the total adoration that the children have of her.” -- Nicole Kertz, My School V.P. 2014/2015
Susan met My School Co-op when her two children attended the program between 1999 and 2003. She started doing supply work during this time and continued to do so until 2010 when she signed up for full time. Susan is also a registered yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga to children and adults for over 10 years.
“Susan is often found with a bundle of children hanging off her. She exemplifies a wonderful teacher: smart, calm, loving, respectful and effective. Susan’s passion for her profession and for the well-being of her students is evident in her manner of teaching and in the total adoration that the children have of her.” -- Nicole Kertz, My School V.P. 2014/2015
Marianna Adams
Assistant
Marianna attended George Brown School for vocational training and has been involved with My School for 22 years, from helping out during her P. A. days during high school and college, to working full time, and becoming the very important part of our program that she is today. In her home life, Marianna is the eldest of four children, and is well known and loved by families in our neighbourhood.