Cathy has taught for over 25 years in both elementary and secondary classrooms. Her career started in the outdoors and this theme has been woven throughout her teaching career. She has taught, facilitated and consulted with many environmental educational centres in Ontario. This passion for science, and the environment, was always prominent in her classrooms, where she spent much of her career teaching grades ⅞ science and math. Because she taught all levels of students, including special needs and gifted classes, she became keenly aware of the unique ways that students learn, and has discovered how to dispel misunderstandings. Furthermore, she has mentored many newer teachers to fall in love with teaching, by sharing her ideas at numerous conferences and universities. Finally, she has inspired many students to pursue fields in science, and to become the scientific leaders of tomorrow.

Rick has taught for over 25 years in both elementary and secondary classrooms. His career started in Timmins / Kashechewan where he was a teacher to Indigenous high school students. Rick went on to have a very successful and varied career, teaching many subjects and many levels. He was a mainstay in the grade 7/8 gifted classes at RH Cornish PS, and as a Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) spent years helping students with learning difficulties find their way. Rick combined his love for learning with the basketball court. High school in Timmins forged his way as the point guard to two OFSAA medals, which led him to find himself as a varsity point guard at York University. This is no small accomplishment when you are 5’7”, and he was awarded the Tony Moscato award for Dedication. But Rick has always seen obstacles as challenges, not barriers. Rick was named coach of the year for his successes, and taught this passion to many students on and off the court.

Maya is an honours French Immersion graduate from Port Perry High School. She just finished her degree in environmental science at the University of Guelph, with an interest in environmental economics and policy. She is heading into her Masters in September. Maya has a lot of experience working with kids, from being a mentor for a special needs girl for many years, to teaching dance.

Nathan is an honours graduate from Port Perry High School, and has been studying math and science on baseball scholarships in New York State and Montana. Here he received an Associate Degree of Science, and an Associate Degree of Arts DCC, MT. Currently he in his third year of electrical / mechanical engineering at Central College in Iowa.

Jeremy is an honours graduate from Port Perry High School, as well as a graduate from a double degree in Business and Math at Wilfrid Laurier University. He spent three years as an Instructional Assistant for undergraduate Mathematics courses and many more teaching swimming at Uxpool. Outside of academics, Jeremy has a passion for sports. He grew up playing baseball and basketball, and currently works as a CFL Gameday Operator.

Whitney has completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Ottawa. She is currently studying at Trent University for her Bachelor of Education. She is on her journey to becoming an intermediate/senior teacher for Visual Arts and French. She has been currently working with students in elementary schools by providing them with literacy support tutoring sessions. She has been working in classrooms as a teacher candidate and is responsible for teaching lessons to the class. She has much experience working with children in the elementary level. Whitney is passionate about working with students and being alongside their learning journey.

Dominic is currently a Masters Student at Lakehead University, working towards a Masters in Physics. He graduated with his HBSc in Physics from Lakehead University with first-class standing. Dominic is currently a graduate assistant and the primary lecturer for a first-year physics lab. He also has experience in research at nano lab Ebrahimi, where he synthesizes 2D nanomaterials. He has a passion for science and loves to help foster that same appreciation of science in others.

Brooke graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program at Ontario Tech University, and is looking forward to teaching high school math and physics. She’s always enjoyed working with kids and has spent multiple summers working at traditional summer camps, outdoor centres and STEM camps in Kingston and The Kawarthas. She has a passion for the outdoors, hands-on learning, and loves nature photography, baking, board games and blacksmithing. Her enthusiasm for understanding math, science and the people around her drives her teaching. She aspires to pass this enthusiasm on to all of her students, now and in the future.

Evelyn is a Science and Math honours graduate from Port Perry High School. She is studying at Queen's University in Kingston, where she is taking a bachelor of Science with future interests in the medical field.

Ruth has been an educator since she was 15 years old, when she started teaching swimming lessons and horseback riding at a summer camp. During her Environmental Science programme at the University of Waterloo , she realized her passion to teach and was accepted into the Education programme at Queen's University. Here she earned her Bachelor of Education and specialized in Outdoor and Experiential Education plus Special Education. After 2 years of teaching at an outdoor education centre, she moved to Port Perry where she spent 24 years teaching grades 1-8 at both SA Cawker and RH Cornish Public Schools. As a passionate English teacher, she earned her Reading Specialist Certificate so she could better serve her students. Now retired, she will use her fun, creative and personable style to bring out the best in your child; improving their literacy skills, confidence, and desire to succeed in school.

Kylie is finishing her final year at Queen’s University for Concurrent Education with a Major in Health Studies and a Minor in Psychology. She is pursuing teachers college concurrently with the goal of becoming a Kindergarten teacher. Within her Concurrent Education Degree, Kylie has been able to assist students in placements for the past four years with a focus on Elementary language skills and mathematics. She has also worked with school-aged children for seven years through her employment as Camp Counsellor and Supervisor. She additionally has two years of experience tutoring for University level English, Psychology, Anatomy, and Statistics courses. She is passionate about understanding the processes through which students understand information for its successful application. Kylie has also spent her time at University working nationally and internationally through Queen’s Health Education to promote peer to peer health education on a needs-based level.

Andy has been playing Dungeons & Dragons for over 40 years, some of this time as a player but primarily as a Game Master. He has written and refereed hundreds of adventures for scores of players. Together they've told tales of high fantasy, low fantasy, the supernatural set in ancient desert tombs, tropical jungles and cold tundra (to name a few). Andy may be the author of the adventure template, but it is the players that give it life, humour, and memory to the tales!

Erin has been cooking delicious kid friendly meals for years. Cathy and Erin worked together at Durham Forest when it was a grade 6 overnight environmental education centre for grade sixes. Erin brings her fun and creative ideas to teach us how to make family meals, or just yummy treats!

Erin is a former grade 7 student of Cathy's from (gulp) 1999 at Bellwood in Whitby. She has a passion for all things crafty, and is bringing her talents to SbS.

Drew graduated with first class standing from Thunder Bay's Lakehead University, earning an Honours Bachelor of Commerce with a Marketing Major and Finance Minor. He has worked in various communications and marketing positions both as a student and following the completion of his degree, making him a valuable non-tutouring addition to the SbS team. Drew is an avid sports fan, following all major sports leagues, with a specific focus on the NBA. In his free time, you'll find him browsing NBA League Pass looking for the best games to watch that night, or planning out content for the next episode of his podcast, In the Clutch. Born and raised in Port Perry, Drew graduated with honours from Port Perry High School, earning level B2 in the DELF exam. Though his PPHS Men's Basketball #23 jersey isn't found in the rafters of Gym A/B, he's thankful for everything that gymnasium taught him about the game of basketball. He frequently quotes his former coach Rick's famous words "Be quick, but don't hurry", a valuable piece of advice he learned along the way.

Marvel joined the SbS team in 2021 at 2 years old. A cat prodigy, her talents include incredible manipulation of math tools, diving into string theories, and choosing specific students to befriend. She is a social media sensation, drawing likes wherever she lands!