Our Staff

Meet our Stirling Montessori Staff — a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence. Get to know the individuals who bring passion, expertise, and a collaborative spirit to every aspect of our school. From educators to support staff, each member of our team plays a vital role in creating a positive and enriching experience for our students. Explore the profiles below to discover the faces and stories behind the commitment to our shared vision.

Angela Wajih – Casa Teacher

Angela joined the Stirling teaching team in 2017. She has six years of prior experience as a teacher and school librarian. Teaching is her passion and she always aspired to be a Montessori teacher. Angela has a Bachelor of Arts degree and completed her Montessori Teaching Diploma in 2017.  She feels blessed to be in the profession of her choice and has a natural connection with children. Angela enjoys reading, writing, and travelling and spending free time with her family and cat.

 


Shweta Mishra – Casa Teacher

Shweta joined Stirling as a new Montessori-trained graduate in 2018. She was mentored by Mrs. Ruzzier and Mrs. Wajih to become a Lead Casa teacher. Shweta’s warm and friendly nature allows the children to easily connect with her and flourish in the classroom.

 

 

 


Haritha Thatiparthi – Casa Teacher

Haritha joined the Stirling team in 2021 working in the Elementary classroom, and as a supply teacher in the Casa program. She upgraded her skills by enrolling and completing the Montessori Teacher Training Program. Haritha has worked in our Casa classrooms as a co-teacher where she happily applies her Montessori skills.

 

 

 


Esha Ahmed – Casa Teacher

Esha joined the Stirling team in 2021 after she completed her Montessori Casa training. After a year in the Casa classroom, she returned to school to obtain her RECE. Esha bring her energy and vitality to the Casa students and continues to grow as a teacher in the Casa classroom.


Sadaf Irshad – Casa Teacher

Sadaf is a trained Montessori teacher who returned to Canada in June 2023 after teaching in Pakistan for 7 years. Her family settled in Milton and we’re thrilled that she brings her international Montessori knowledge to our Casa students.


Sana Adnan – Casa Teacher

Sana began working at Stirling as a supply teacher in our Elementary and Casa classrooms. She completed her Montessori Early Years Assistant’s Course in 2023 and is excited to now be a full-time teacher in the Casa classroom. Her natural warmth and compassion allows her to connect well with our youngest students.


Andrea Lima – Lower Elementary Teacher

Andrea is a long-standing and invaluable member of the Stirling team. As an AMI trained Montessori Teacher, she began teaching in the Casa Program under the mentorship of Mrs. Ruzzier. Andrea’s natural warmth and love for teaching, allowed her to become a sought after teacher by many families. After a brief break to start her own family, she returned to a new role as Lower Elementary Teacher where she brings many years of experience and knowledge of the Montessori curriculum to her students.

 

 


Kathryn Preisner – Elementary Teacher/Music Teacher

Kathryn’s love of piano and singing spans many years. She is a graduate of Queen’s University where she obtained her B.A (Hons) in Music. She obtained her RCM certifications (Level 9 Piano and Level 10 voice) and performed in various musical theatre productions and chamber choirs. Kathryn has worked as a private instructor, director, musical director, and school music teacher. She enjoys incorporating all music styles into her classes including classic rock, pop, folk and reggae. Kathryn has worked as a Casa Assistant and is currently co-teaching in the Lower Elementary Program at Stirling.

 

 


Nicole Michaud – French Teacher

After teaching French in the Caribbean, Nicole returned home and joined Stirling as our Casa and Elementary French teacher. She applies her musical threatre background to create lively, fun French classes at Stirling! We are thrilled that she is sharing her teaching time between Stirling and another private school.


Shanel Scott – Administrative Supervisor

Shanel runs a highly organized and efficient office. Her administrative and customer service skills combined with her ability to seamlessly transition into a classroom make her the perfect administrator for our schools. Shanel has a background in government administration, managing small businesses and IT/Tech, and she teaches dance, yoga. We feel fortunate to have her supporting our school, programs and the Stirling community.

 

 

 

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