| Year Started at WPGA: 1996
| First Position Title: Teacher
| Current Position Title: Head of School
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| First Position Title: Teacher
| Current Position Title: Head of School
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| Year Started at WPGA: 2002
| First Position Title: Deputy Head of Senior School and Director of Student Services
| First Position Title: Deputy Head of Senior School and Director of Student Services
| Current Position Title: Assistant Head of Senior School
Looking back, what’s a moment at WPGA that has stayed with you — one that shaped who you are today?
Having my two children graduate from WPGA has given me a deep appreciation of the impact our school has on shaping the lives of young people and creating community among families. I got to see our high school program in slow motion and in high resolution as my kids moved through high school.
What does the WPGA community mean to you, and why?
My favourite events are our alumni socials. Seeing the “kids” again (the oldest of which turn 42 this year) and hearing about their lives and adventures reminds me of the importance of the work we do at WPGA. It would be nice to be able to reconnect with the alumni families too, because many of them were closely connected to the school while their kids were here.
How have you seen WPGA grow or change over the years — and what’s remained the same?
More kids, better facilities, more sophisticated programs and services. The support from parents and members of our board, and the commitment of our teachers has remained rock solid.
What’s one lesson or value from WPGA that you carry into your life beyond school?
The value and effectiveness of teamwork. So much can be accomplished when capable people share vision and values and no one prioritizes the individual spotlight.
As we celebrate 30 years, what’s your hope or vision for the next 30?
At the most essential level, we do two things: prepare students for their futures, and provide meaningful experiences that develop their character. My hope is that over the next 30 year with the inevitable changes in technology, facilities and personnel, that we continue to do both at the highest possible level.
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Ciara Corcoran
| Year Started at WPGA: 1996| First Position Title: Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher| Current Position Title: Head of Junior School
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Jonathan Pike
| Year Started at WPGA: 1996
| First Position Title: Socials and English Teacher| Current Position Title: Director of Operations -
Charlotte Anthony
| Year Started at WPGA: 1996
| First Position Title: Gr 2 Teacher| Current Position Title: STEM/Brainbreakers -
John Pope
| Year Started at WPGA: 1996
| First Position Title:
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher, Music Teacher K & Gr 1, PE Teacher| Current Position Title:
Materials Design Teacher (Woodwork, Woodturning, Jewellery)
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Kirsten Bowles
| Year Started at WPGA: 1997
| First Position Title: Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher| Current Position Title: Counselling Department Head, Junior School -
Warren Lee
| Year Started at WPGA: 1998
| First Position Title: Part-time Swim coach and Instructor| Current Position Title: Vice Principal, Student Life -
Niamh McAllister
| Year Started at WPGA: 1999
| First Position Title: Grade 5 English Teacher| Current Position Title: Senior Drama teacher, play director. -
Jennifer Gunasekera
| Year started at WPGA: 1998
| First Position Title: Grade 5/6 Teacher
| Current Position Title: Director of Enrolment
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Devin St-Amour
| Year Started at WPGA: 2002
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Lindsay Haider
| Year started at WPGA: 2006
| First Position title: Assistant debate coach 2006
(Grade 3 Student number 265 - Bonny Woo homeroom - 1996)| Current Position title: Social Studies Department Head,Coordinator of Global Discourse and Reasoning -
Susie Neil
| Year Started at WPGA: 1996
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Chelsey Muschamp
| Year started at WPGA: 1997
| First Position Title: After School Care Supervisor -
Ralph Huygens
| Year Started at WPGA: 2002
| First Position Title: Deputy Head of Senior School and Director of Student Services| Current Position Title: Assistant Head of Senior School
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Alfred Lu
| Year Started at WPGA: 2005
| First Position Title: Teacher| Current Position Title: Teacher
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Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.
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4125 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750
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