MEET THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN
Creating quality courses takes time and talent. Our team of experienced developers, teachers and administrators work closely to create lessons that are engaging and interesting for students, and instructional resources that are practical and effective for both in-class and online teachers. Here is a brief overview of the creative and dedicated members of our curriculum team.
THE DREAM TEAM
Fernando Oliveira is a teacher, instructional designer and technology junkie. After graduating from teacher’s college in 2001, Fernando worked as a high school teacher in remote First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. Fernando has also spent over a decade working with high schools, colleges and universities to develop online learning environments and programs that suit the needs of their respective learning communities.
Fernando is a passionate advocate for Open Source software and online technologies that allow educators and learners to utilize the power of the Internet in ways that are meaningful, productive and fun. Fernando has a Masters of Education degree with a focus on curriculum and online learning.
Master of Education, OISE, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Education, OISE, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (History/Political Science), Woodsworth, University of Toronto
Pam Turnbull is an expert educator with an extensive background in curriculum development, instructional strategies, teacher professional development, guidance counselling, and social, emotional and academic learning. Working with the internationally acclaimed York Region District School Board in Ontario, Canada, Pam served in many capacities including Teacher, School Counsellor, Guidance Department Head, District Level Consultant and District Secondary Program Coordinator. Her provincial work includes Director and Instructor with the Ontario School Counsellors’ Association, writer for the Ontario Ministry of Education and University Adjunct Professor. Pam has worked globally with adult educators delivering professional development programs for teachers in Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Kuwait. Pam has a Masters of Education degree with a focus on curriculum.
Master of Education, OISE, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Education, OISE, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (English/Political Science), University College, University of Toronto
Lakshmi Priya is an education management professional with more than a decade of experience in Leadership & Mentoring, Curriculum Design & Digital Content Development. She began her professional journey as software engineer after graduating from Pondicherry University in India. She launched her career in education as a teaching research associate at the Madras Institute of Technology in India, and then continuing on as a full time Research Associate at an Educational Research Center. Lakshmi has since held various educational positions from teacher to school Principal. She has designed and implemented English, Computer Science, French and Value Education programs for school children from grades 1 to 12.
Lakshmi is an avid reader, and enjoys employing her creativity through writing and professional web design. She is passionate about learning, and education, and holds a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors in Education and Masters in English.
Master of Arts (English), Jhansi University, India
Bachelor of Education, Kerala University, India
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Eng), Pondicherry University, India
Paul Tufts recently completed a two-year term working as an Education Advisor for a private education service provider in Malaysia. As a member of the advisory team, he helped to lead the implementation of the Malaysian government’s blueprint for school transformation in their public schools.
Prior to his international experience, Paul worked for 31 years with a large school board in Ontario. His roles included teacher, vice-principal and principal in the secondary panel, as well as Superintendent of Education in his final six years with the board.
At the provincial level, Paul has taught the qualification programs for both principals and supervisory officers.
Master of Education – Western University
Bachelor of Education – Western University
Bachelor of Arts – Western University
David May has taught both at universities and high schools in China and Taiwan as an ESL/EFL teacher. He has prior experience as the Political and Economic Analyst for Export Development Canada and currently continues to work as a Research and Communications Specialist with extensive knowledge and experience in the Asia Pacific market.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with wide-ranging certification in International Relations, Politics and Globalization. With his broad experiences in the media, communications and education sectors and a strong academic foundation, David brings many talents to his work with Rosedale Academy.
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), Cambridge University – International House Hanoi, Vietnam
Journalism Diploma, Algonquin College, Algonquin College
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), Dalhousie University
Dana Pickford is an experienced K-12 teacher who holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree focused in Educational/Instructional Technology from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Dana has a demonstrated history of success across a variety of professional roles, from information technology, to customer service, and teaching. She continues to showcase her professional success with Rosedale Academy as an online instructor of both English and ESL courses, and as a teacher with the Greater Essex District School Board in Ontario.
Master of Education, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Education, University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts Honours (English and Psychology), University of Windsor
Jessica Quinto is a graduate from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. She earned a degree in Science where she studied Applied and Industrial Mathematics as well as Physics. She later earned a degree in Education so she could become a teacher that inspires her students to love math and science as much as she does. Since graduating, she began working with Rosedale in 2016 where she found a love for teaching online.
Jessica has a huge passion for technology and the online world. She spends the majority of her day on her computer teaching live English to students who live in China. She teaches, develops, and edits a number of online courses for students around the world at Rosedale Academy as well as others. Jessica has grown a passion to teach international students all sorts of subjects.
Bachelor of Education (Mathematics and Physics), University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (Applied and Industrial Mathematics), University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Victoria Miles has experience as both a curriculum developer and designer where she has created ESL and English courses to be delivered in an online environment. Her courses incorporate online learning apps that promote interactive learning for students.
Victoria has taught internationally in Uganda, as well as various independent schools in Ontario, with ESL and English as her areas of expertise. Already holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Sociology from Saint Mary’s University, she is currently adding to her portfolio by completing the Bachelor of Education program at Simon Fraser University located in Vancouver, B.C. where she is specializing in Secondary School teaching and Curriculum Theory.
Bachelor of Education / Professional Development Program, Simon Fraser University
TESOL / TEFL Master Course, Learn TEFL Online
Bachelor of Arts (English/Sociology), Saint Mary’s University