WARREN LEE
| Year Started at WPGA: 1998
| First Position Title: Part-Time Swim Coach and Instructor
| Current Position Title: Vice Principal, Student Life, Junior School
 
 
Looking back, what’s a moment at WPGA that has stayed with you—one that shaped who you are today?

One moment that’s really stayed with me was when Clive (founding Head of School) took a chance and offered me the drama and French position. It wasn’t just a job offer—it felt like someone genuinely saw my potential beyond the pool and believed that I had more to offer.

I still think about how Clive didn’t just open a door professionally: he invested in me as a whole person. It was things as simple and meaningful as him teaching me how to tie a tie, which helped me carry myself with confidence. Those small gestures really made a big impact on my outlook. 

Looking back now, it’s clear that moment shaped so much of who I am today. It set me on a path I might never have imagined for myself, and it always reminds me how powerful it can be when someone in our community chooses to lift someone else up, not because they have to, but because they believe in them.

What does the WPGA community mean to you and why?
The WPGA community honestly means everything to me. My kids went through the school, and the friendships they made have lasted well beyond their time here. The same is true for my wife, who is still close with so many of the parents from their cohorts.

For me, some of my closest friends have come from the years I’ve spent working at WPGA. It is one thing to have colleagues, but it is something entirely different to feel like you are part of a community that supports you, laughs with you, and shows up when it matters.

What I appreciate most is that WPGA is not just a place you go to for work. It is a community that continues to live in your life long after the school day ends. After 26 years, it is still incredibly fulfilling to walk through the doors each morning and feel connected to something that has grown with me and my family over time.

How have you seen WPGA grow or change over the years—and what has remained the same?
Over the years, I’ve watched WPGA really mature and flourish into the school we see today. It has always been a place that strives to do its very best, and that spirit shows in how open it is to growth and change. There is a real willingness here to try new things, to reflect, and to keep improving. That mindset has been a constant driver in shaping the school as it continues to evolve.

What has stayed the same is the heart of the community. There is something special about a place where so many staff choose to stay for the long term and where students and families feel deeply connected. It is a school that students are excited to attend—and where teachers genuinely want to be, because they know they are part of something meaningful. That sense of belonging has been there from the beginning and remains just as strong today.

What’s one lesson or value from WPGA that you carry into your life beyond school?
One of the biggest lessons I carry with me from WPGA is the idea of relentless positivity. Over the years, I have learned so much from the people I’ve worked with and especially from the students. Their energy, their resilience, and the way they show up for each other has taught me to look for the good in every situation and to keep moving forward with optimism. It is something I’m grateful to take with me wherever I go.

As we celebrate 30 years, what’s your hope or vision for the next 30?
As we look ahead to the next 30 years, my hope is that we continue to work toward the very best practices in teaching, learning, and supporting our students. Growth is important, and I know the school will keep evolving in thoughtful and meaningful ways.

At the same time, I hope we continue to protect the heart of what makes WPGA special. The culture, the sense of connection, the feeling that this is a place where people genuinely care about one another. If we can keep moving forward while holding on to that spirit, the next 30 years will be just as strong and inspiring as the first.
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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
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