Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - February 5, 2025
Clearing the Way: The Hidden Effort of a Snow Day
When snow blankets the city and SMUS closes its doors, a dedicated team of staff...
Junior School
Junior School
NEWS - January 30, 2025
Nicky Newsome’s Inspiring NCTE Presentation on Literacy Innovation
Grade 4 teacher and Literacy Lead Nicky Newsome brought her passion for empowering young writers...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - December 13, 2024
Our Portrait of a Teacher: A Commitment to Professionalism and Lifelong Learning
Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics, highlights the recent professional development success amongst the SMUS faculty...
Library
Library
NEWS - October 29, 2024
The Beating Heart of the School: A Modern Library's Evolution
Head of Library and Research, Kirsten Davel and Library Technician, Alicia Schlag, are leading the...
Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership
NEWS - September 26, 2024
Journey into the Amazon: A Teacher's Quest for Environmental Insight
SMUS Environmental Science teacher, Tiffany Webber, will embark on an inspiring professional development trip to...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - September 23, 2024
Get to know Dr. Jeff Aitken
Dr. Jeff Aitken was announced as the incoming Head of School starting August 2025. He...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - September 9, 2024
Celebrating the Retirement of Two Beloved Faculty Members
After decades of dedicated service, Mimi Brown and Beth Johnston have bid farewell to the...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - August 28, 2024
A Homecoming for Two SMUS Alumni: From Students to Teachers
John Cook and Jake Wilmott are two SMUS alumni who are returning as faculty for...
Junior School
Junior School
NEWS - August 26, 2024
Fresh and familiar faces set to lead SMUS Kindergarten contingent
The two kindergarten classes will welcome teachers Jean Hollingworth (’98) and Katie McNeil, who will...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - July 8, 2024
Former Choral Music Teacher Madeleine Humer Appointed to Order of Canada
Former SMUS Choral Music teacher Madeleine Humer was appointed to the Order of Canada for...
Junior School
Junior School
NEWS - June 13, 2024
From Learning to Leading: Faculty take in Reggio Conference Abroad Ahead of SMUS-hosted Conference in August
After an inspiring professional development opportunity in Reggio Emilia, Italy for three SMUS Junior Kindergarten...
Retirement
Retirement
NEWS - December 5, 2023
Saying Goodbye to Our 2023 Departing Faculty and Staff
Learn more about the outstanding contributions to SMUS by faculty and staff who retired during...
Head of School
Head of School
NEWS - October 27, 2023
A Letter to Faculty, Staff and Parents - October 27, 2023
Throughout my tenure, it has been my honour to have led the school through many...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - October 13, 2023
Life Can Become Dream-Like When You Stay in the Present
SMUS is a veritable neigbourhood of friends and community. You see it on the school...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - June 9, 2023
So Long... For Now
After 12 years with SMUS, 2023 will be Deputy Head of School Andy Rodford's last...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - April 27, 2023
Teachers' 790-km Trek Illustrates SMUS Portrait of a Learner Qualities
Middle School teachers Darlene and Richard DeMerchant highlight their 790-km pilgrimage in Europe, ahead of...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - November 18, 2022
SMUS in the News: Dylan Thomas Awarded Fulmer Award in First Nations Art
SMUS Indigenous Scholar and Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas was awarded the Fulmer Award in...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - September 28, 2022
Saying Goodbye to Our 2022 Departing Faculty and Staff
Learn more about the outstanding contributions to SMUS by faculty and staff who retired and...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - September 2, 2022
Welcome to Our New Faculty and Staff
Welcome to the talented educators, houseparents and staff joining our community for the 2022-23 school...
Jubilee
Jubilee
NEWS - April 8, 2022
A Lifetime of Connection to SMUS
We recently hosted a joyful reunion as part of our Jubilee year, and welcomed past...