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Board members are recruited with reference to criteria including their skills,
experience, ability to contribute time, willingness to provide financial support and
resources, respect for traditions, and diversity reflective of our community, to best
support the goals and vision of the school.
Interested members of the community who wish to be considered as Board
candidates are encouraged to complete the “Confidential Board Profile” available
on our website’s private parent portal – ‘My SMLS’ – and submit by email to
Barbara Smallhorn at bsmallhorn@smls.on.ca for consideration by the Board’s
Governance Committee.
Administration
Management Team
Head of School
Mrs. Dorothy Byers is responsible for the overall leadership, vision and
direction of the school. She consults with and works closely with the Board of
Governors, Senior Management team, faculty, parents, alumnae and the
student body. She is an ex-officio member of all Board committees and
represents the school at CA + IS, CIS and NAIS events.
Head of Junior School
Ms. Irene McRae is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Junior
School. This involves overseeing curriculum, student discipline and guidance,
teacher evaluation, staff professional development, and co-curricular programs.
Head of Senior School
Mrs. Karen Hansen-Cowper is responsible for the day-to-day operation of
the Senior School. This involves overseeing curriculum, student discipline
and guidance, teacher evaluation, staff professional development, and
co-curricular programs. She also coordinates the Advanced Placement (AP)
program and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) preparation.
Dean of Academic Administration
Mrs. Janet Worboys is responsible for the scheduling and organization of
school activities, as well as the documentation and record-keeping of
academic administration. She also performs guidance counselling and assists
with university applications for the Senior School, and is the liaison to the
Parent Association.
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