Staff Biographies

Emma Cecchin
(Centre Director)
I was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to Canada in Grade 9. I lived in Pickering, Ontario until Grade 12 and then moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake. I came to London to attend University and I’ve been here ever since :)

My background is in teaching with an early childhood specialty. I’ve worked with Oxford Learning in many different capacities for 11 years. I’ve been here in Byron for six years. Oxford is the perfect fit as I get to work with students of all ages. It’s my dream job.

In my spare time I love to hang out with my husband and two puppies, read, watch movies and go to the gym. I also love to travel (particularly to Ireland to visit my brother).

Oxford’s mission is to help students reach their highest potential :) It’s great to have such a fun and rewarding career.

Liz Hart
(Education Director)
I was born in Galt, Ontario. I grew up in several small communities as my father was a bank manager and we were transferred approximately every five years.

Places I have lived include: Galt, Drumbo, Chapleau, Teeswater, Mount Forest, Mississauga, Waterloo, Hamilton and finally London.

I attended the University of Waterloo and received my Bachelor of Environment Studies with a major in Geography. I was interested in the environment and was inspired by my high school geography teacher.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, gardening, spending time at the cottage, canoeing and playing board games.

I have worked at Oxford Learning since September 2001. I enjoy working at Oxford because I learn something new every day. I also get a great deal of pleasure out of helping students achieve their goals :)

Kirk Langford
(French)
I grew up on a farm in Kerwood, Ontario.I attended high school at SDCI in Strathroy, and after a one-year Rotary Youth Exchange to Brazil, moved onto UWO, where I completed a degree in French Language and Linguistics with a Minor in Music.

What I love most is that learning a language opens you up to an entirely new culture; language is the key!

In my spare time I like reading, playing music, learning about computers and spending time with my family and friends.

I love teaching because there is no greater reward than seeing a student’s face light up when they finally understand that frustrating concept, or when they get excited about what they’ve just learned.

Learning is lifelong and I think it’s important to love learning from a young age, so that it will continue throughout your entire life!

Lucy Mavrikkou
(High School Math & Science Specialist)
I’ve worked at Oxford since 2007. I grew up in London. I attended UWO and received my degree in Biology. I received my Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor. I have a love of Science and even more, a love of teaching. In my spare time I love watching movies, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Working at Oxford is great! We all learn in different ways and Oxford provides an environment where teachers are able to adapt teaching methods and provide information in a way that will benefit each student. Most importantly I love working at Oxford because it gives me a chance to learn from my students. Teachers are always learning, so who better to learn from then my students!

Jeremy Mahood
(Elementary)
I was born and raised in London and live in Byron.

I attended King’s College at UWO and received my degree in History with minors in Religion and Geography. I also attended Nipissing University and received my degree in Education.

I went to high school right up the street at STA. I love playing hockey. I’m a goalie. It’s my favourite sport and I use it as a way to relax, unwind and clear the mind.

I enjoy learning and sharing my knowledge with students. All students are very intelligent and there is a lot I can learn from therm.

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