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Staff Biographies

Amanda Dervaitis
(Centre Director)
Amanda has been working with the Oxford program for 10 years. After graduating with a B.Ed. from McGill University, she began teaching at a public school, and teaching part-time at the Oxford Learning Centre in the Beaches area of Toronto. She instantly fell in love with the program and in 2004, she opened up the centre in her neighborhood of High Park. Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband Matt, and her 2 sons.

Takunda Mujikwa
(Education Director)
Joined Oxford Learning in January 2009 and brings years of experience across a diverse range of sectors. He completed his B.A in Melbourne, Australia, and has managed several initiatives including education, non-profits, and event planning. Takunda is an active volunteer in several community organizations.

Julia Puodziukas
(Education Coordinator)
Grew up in the west end of Toronto and Mississauga. She attained a B.Sc from McMaster University and a M.Ed. from Canisius College. In her spare time, she teaches a Lithuanian dance group, enjoys the outdoors, and everyday science.

Erin Lambie
(Education Coordinator)
Graduated with a B.Sc in Biochemistry from The University of Ottawa, and moved to Toronto to pursue her dream of being a teacher. She loves to teach her favorite subject, which is science. Erin looks forward to working with students that enjoy learning and challenging themselves.

Donna Pazulla
(Little Readers Teacher)
Grew up in the west end of Toronto where she received a B.A. from The University of Toronto and an ECE Degree from Humber College. After 19 years of teaching 3-6 year olds, she never ceases to be amazed at what she learns from them. In her spare time, Donna enjoys reading, walking her dog Charley, and spending time with her family.

Karolina Siauciulis
(Teacher)
Has been working with Oxford for 3 years. She enjoys working with children and helping them learn. Karolina looks forward to meeting every student because she thinks everyone is unique in their own way!

Cathy Lambropoulos
(Teacher)
Cathy was born in Walkerton, Ontario, but spent most of her life in Toronto. Although her main profession lies in the travel industry, her love has always been in teaching. She looks forward to waking up every Saturday morning and rushing to the centre to see all her shiny-faced little friends. Cathy takes pleasure in watching them discover and learn!

Brandon Ellenberger
(Teacher)
grew up in a small town near Windsor Ontario. After a four year Human Kinetics program at the University of Windsor, he completed his Bachelor of Education at York University in 2008/09. Brandon enjoys being a spectator at, or participating in a vast variety of sport and leisure activities such as baseball and hockey. His passion for being involved in the process of growth and development led him to teaching, while each meaningful interaction has kept this desire strong. He looks forward to getting to know each child he meets and believes that teachers and students learn from and teach each other.