Year Started at WPGA: 2005
First Position Title: School Mascot
Current Position Title: Chief School Spirit Officer
 
Looking back, what’s a moment at WPGA that has stayed with you — one that shaped who you are today?

One moment that has always stayed with me was my very first Spirit Week at WPGA in 2005. I remember walking into the gym and seeing students, staff, and families coming together with so much energy and enthusiasm. The excitement was contagious. That experience showed me that WPGA is more than a school—it's a community built on connection, pride, and support. It taught me that my role as Wally is about helping bring people together and creating memories that last.

What does the WPGA community mean to you, and why?

The WPGA community means family. Since joining the pack in 2005, I've had the privilege of celebrating countless achievements, cheering on students at events, and witnessing friendships grow. WPGA is a place where everyone belongs, where people genuinely care about one another, and where successes—big and small—are celebrated together. That's what makes this community so special.

How have you seen WPGA grow or change over the years — and what’s remained the same?

Over the years, I've seen WPGA continue to evolve and create new opportunities for students. New programs, new traditions, and new generations of Wolves have all helped shape the school's story. While many things have changed, the heart of WPGA has remained the same: a commitment to learning, inclusion, and supporting one another. The sense of school pride and community spirit is as strong today as it was when I first arrived.

What’s one lesson or value from WPGA that you carry into your life beyond school?

The value of belonging. WPGA has shown me that when people feel welcomed, respected, and encouraged, they can achieve amazing things. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, on the field, or in the community, supporting one another and working together creates opportunities for everyone to succeed.

As we celebrate 30 years, what’s your hope or vision for the next 30?

My hope is that WPGA continues to be a place where every student feels valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential. I hope the next 30 years bring new opportunities, lasting friendships, and traditions that future generations of Wolves will be proud to carry on. Most of all, I hope WPGA continues to be known for its strong sense of community, where everyone has a place in the pack.
 
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  • Stephen Anthony

    | Year Started at WPGA: 1996
    | First Position Title:     Teacher
    | Current Position Title: Head of School


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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
    | First Position Title:     PE Teacher and Swim instructor
    | Current Position Title: Teacher Librarian

  • 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
    | First Position Title:     Grade 2 Teacher 
    | Current Position Title: Occasional TOC and Trip Chaperone 


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  • Chelsey Muschamp

    | Year started at WPGA: 1997
    | First Position Title: After School Care Supervisor
    | Current Position Title: Orton Gillingham Tutor


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  • 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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  • Jodie Nitta

    | Year Started at WPGA: 1997
    | First Position Title: Japanese Teacher & Music Teacher
    | Current Position Title: Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher


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  • Selina Mui

    | Year Started at WPGA:  1997
    | First Position Title: Specialist Support Teacher, Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher, English and Social Studies Teacher, Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
    | Current Position Title: Skills Resource Teacher

  • Sarah Fast

    | Year Started at WPGA:  2005
    | First Position Title:     Grade 7 Homeroom and English Teacher
    | Current Position Title: Assistant Head of the Junior School


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  • Krista Scaligine

    Year Started at WPGA: 2006
    First Position Title: Junior School Counsellor
    Current Position Title: Junior School Counsellor

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  • Margot Harms

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2002
    | First Position Title: Visual Arts specialist
    | Current Position Title: Visual Arts and Architecture specialist. Fine and Performing Arts Department Head

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  • Bruce Ito

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2002
    | First Position Title:     Math/Physics Teacher
    | Current position title: Math Department Head

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  • Steve McCauley

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2005
    | First Position Title: PE Teacher
    | Current Position Title: Film and TV Teacher

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  • Darryl Lee

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2001
    | First Position Title:     Teacher-On-Call
    | Current Position Title: Jr. School Head of Mathematics (and teacher)

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  • Lorraine Weir

    | Year Started at WPGA:  2000
    | First Position Title: Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher and French Teacher
    | Current Position Title: JS French Teacher for Grades 5 and 6

  • Colleen Anderson

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2003
    | First Position Title:     Teacher on Call
    | Current Position Title: Primary Learning Support Specialist


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  • Alex Ross

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2002
    | First Position Title:     Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher (3AR)
    | Current Position Title: Vice Principal, Learning, Junior School


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  • Rhonda Hubbard

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2001
    | First Position Title:     Homeroom and Learning Support Coordinator (JS)
    | Current Position Title: Learning Support Services Coordinator / Head of The Study (SS)


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  • Jenise Boland

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2006
    | First Position Title:     Teacher, Social Studies
    | Current Position Title: Dr Jenise Boland, PhD, coordinator Global Studies Diploma Program; Model UN Coach


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  • Shaun Lum

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2015
    | First Position Title:     Site Services/Athletic Director Assistant
    | Current Position Title: Safety and Security Coordinator


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  • Wally

    | Year Started at WPGA: 2005
    | First Position Title:     School Mascot
    | Current Position Title: Chief School Spirit Officer


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