Staff

Cordula Strunz, Principal: Cordula graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in 1992, and then attended Toronto Montessori Institute to train as both a Casa and Elementary Directress. Cordula has 12 years of experience at all levels of Montessori education from Casa through both Lower and Upper Elementary. She was at High Park Centennial Montessori School for four years prior to going on maternity leave, directing both Upper and Lower Elementary classes. In addition, Cordula has been a lecturer, supervisor, coordinator and examiner at the Toronto Montessori Institute and an executive officer of the Canadian Association of Montessori Teachers. During her career, she has participated in a number of Montessori workshops, conferences and training sessions in language, learning difficulties and science in Toronto, Victoria, Rochester and Chicago.

Taddle Creek Montessori School employs AMI and MACTE accredited teachers in all of is programs. AMI (Association Montessori International) is the worldwide organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929 to set international standards in Montessori education. MACTE (Montessori Accredited Council for Teacher Education) is a North American accreditation council. Our Primary staff members are required to have taken the Kinder music program "Cycle of Seasons," to integrate an enriched creative music and movement program with the Montessori program. Primary and Elementary teachers observe other classes, participate in workshops and attend courses as part of their continuing professional development and in supplement to their university degrees.

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS have child care background and most have University degrees. Assistants are required to have completed the AMI Assistants Program or an equivalent. Before and after school care is supervised by experienced child care workers.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF work closely with the Principal to support our teachers in offering the highest quality of Montessori education. All staff members possess updated first-aid certification.