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Sonya McEwen, BA, Msc ED, OCTSonya is the Owner/Director of Adventure Academy Inc. and is an Ontario Certified Teacher and mama with a passion for Preschool! She attended university in both Toronto, ON and Buffalo, NY before beginning her professional career as a Secondary School Teacher in Calgary, AB in 2006.
She has extensive experience in teaching and leadership roles in Education and continues to seek opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Sonya lives with her husband, daughter, two miniature dachshunds, and rescue kitty in Parry Sound, ON. |
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Tamara SEbben, RECE
Tamara is an Educator at Adventure Academy! She is a graduate of Loyalist College where she obtained her ECE. She has worked in the childcare field with children ages 0-9 since 2010. Tamara knew at a young age that she always wanted to be a teacher and is proud to say she followed in her mother's footsteps becoming an RECE! Working with children is such a rewarding career in many ways - from building long lasting relationships, to seeing children accomplish and succeed in whatever they set their minds to. Tamara moved to Parry Sound when her husband got a job opportunity in the area. Growing up in a small town they knew this was the area for them to live and raise a family!
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LINDSAY RAYMOND, BALindsay is an Educator at Adventure Academy! She received her college diploma in 2019 where she studied the fundamentals of policing. Later she went on to obtain her Honours Degree in Human Services.
In addition to academics, Lindsay spent her time life guarding, teaching swim lessons, volunteering wherever possible, and teaching Nordic skiing to children of all ages. Quickly realizing she wanted to work with children - she joined the AA team! In her spare time she likes to be out on the bay, cycling, baking, and playing with her daughter. |
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Alicia HarrisAlicia is one of our Educators at Adventure Academy Inc. She has worked in the childcare field for 9 years, working in childcare programs in the Parry Sound area as well as running an After School program.
She enjoys having fun and laughing with the children in her care while building relationships with them that will last a lifetime. At home she spends her time with two children who have changed her life. |
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Cathay French
Cathay is a part-time educator at Adventure Academy! After retiring from her 30 year career, she was looking for a change and wanted to work with children!
Cathay is a Grandma of 13 and a Great Grandma of 6. She has been married for 33 wonderful years! |
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Stephannie MacDonald
As a part-time educator at Adventure Academy, Stephannie loves incorporating fun, laughter and play into her time with the children.
With nearly two decades of experience as a local journalist, Stephannie left her career in pursuit of her other passions - working with children and starting her own baking business. Stephannie lives in Parry Sound with her husband, two energetic and magical boys and their dog, Maisie. |
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Katie vonseefried, BAKatie is one of our full-time educators at Adventure Academy. Katie holds a diploma in Child and Youth Care and has recently graduated with an Honours Bachelor degree in Child Development. With Katie's passion about working with children, she is committed to continuing her studies with the goal of becoming a teacher.
Helping children grow, learn, and thrive is a dream Katie is dedicated to pursuing. |
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Shirley Swanton, RECEShirley is an Early Childhood Educator, Nana, and Mama with an amazing career in Education! She has recently moved to the Parry Sound area and our preschoolers adore her kind, gentle approach to Education. Our preschoolers are eager to learn from her extensive repertoire of songs and activities!
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