MS Service Day

Our People

"With passion and compassion", from the school's Mission, are words we live by as a community, especially in our approach to teaching and caring for young people.

Our school is a dynamic community with a deliberate intention to create the best possible growing and learning environment.

We have approximately 1,000 students across three schools supported by more than 150 teachers and a number of associate teachers.

In addition, we have a professional administrative team, including grounds, maintenance and catering, who are all focused on ensuring students are safe, happy and supported.

The school is led by Dr. Jeff Aitken, Head of School and is supported by a Deputy Head of School and Senior Leadership Team. In addition, school prefects elected from among our student body have a variety of leadership roles on our campuses.

Junior School Grade 5 teacher Matt Keil with students — Mr. Matthew Keil with Grade 5 students.

SMUS crests in stained glass on the Sun Centre

Senior Leadership Team

Each area of the school's operations is run by a Senior Leadership Team in support of the Head of School and the school's strategic plan.

Senior School student and teacher in the classroom

Staff Directory

Find specific faculty and staff at SMUS using our online staff directory.

Articles about Faculty and Staff

SMUS Senior School math teacher Elise Hoeppner in her classroom

Faculty and Staff

NEWS - February 20, 2026

Confidence, Curiosity and Math with Elise Hoeppner

Get to know Senior School math teacher Elise Hoeppner in this Q & A interview

Groundskeeper Colin Craveiro in salal bushes at St. Michaels University School

Sustainability

NEWS - January 14, 2026

Rooted in Respect: Reimagining a Campus Landscape

Care, knowledge and respect are guiding how the SMUS landscape evolves.

Ethnobotany Workshop

Faculty and Staff

NEWS - November 14, 2025

Bringing Plant Wisdom to Life

Faculty and staff from across SMUS came together to learn from Elder Dr. Kim Recalma-Clutesi...

More About Our Community

Board of Governors

The SMUS Society Board of Governors govern the school in support of the Head of School and the Senior Leadership Team.

Alumni

Our community encompasses both current families as well as those that have passed through the school during more than 115 years of history.

Parents' Auxiliary

The PA is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing SMUS and its community.

Community Organizations

Learn more about other people and organizations that actively support our community in different ways.

Junior School Outdoor Education

Careers with SMUS

Find out about our latest opportunities to join our special community of lifelong learners.