Dr. David Harris
Centre Director
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David has over 35 years of experience in education. He progressed from a middle and high school English and social studies teacher to High School Principal to Superintendent to Co-Owner/Centre Director for Oxford Learning Cambridge Hespeler. His work has always been focused on helping students reach their full potential. In his spare time, he is active as a DIY/handyman, board game player, reader, and silly grandpa.
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Wendy Harris
Education Director
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Wendy has over 30 years of experience in education. She spent most of her career teaching high school math subjects, from pre-algebra to Calculus and Data Management. With a background in both Special Education and Counselling, Wendy approaches her instruction in a student-focused manner. To that end, she always strives to build students' confidence and math skills. Outside of the classroom, Wendy enjoys baking, gardening, travelling, solving puzzles, and playing with her four granddaughters.
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Reggie English
Teacher: high school math through calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, French
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Reggie has just graduated from the Educational Support program at Conestoga and is eager to continue her Addiction and Mental Health studies at Fanshawe College. She has supported high-level math and science students for almost ten years, including over five at Oxford Learning Cambridge Hespeler. She takes a strength-based approach when supporting students and alters her instructions to meet kids where they are. In her personal life, she has a big orange cat named Norman who enjoys invading her personal space, and she tries to read as many books as she can.
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William Wright
Teacher: middle/ high school math and physics
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Will graduated from the Physics & Astronomy Co-op program at the University of Waterloo. His studies included functions, calculus, and algebra for mathematics, kinematics, forces, energy, and advanced areas of physics such as quantum mechanics and relativity. Will works to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of students. Some of Will’s other interests include recreational sports, such as ice hockey, and strategy games, such as chess.
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Kailey Paquette
Teacher: middle/high school math, biology, chemistry
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Kailey is working towards a Honours Science degree with a Biology minor from the University of Waterloo. She plans to graduate in April 2025 and then complete a Bachelor of Education. Kailey is involved with her university's science outreach program, where she leads hands-on workshops for various grade levels. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, running, and cycling.
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Jacob Martin
Teacher: middle/high school, math
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Jacob is in his fourth year studying Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Waterloo. Once he graduates in December 2025, he plans on attending teachers' college with the goal of teaching upper elementary and high school mathematics. Outside of Oxford Learning, Jacob has experience tutoring university students and coaching youth sports. For fun, Jacob enjoys playing soccer, rock climbing, listening to music, and watching football.
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Calena Iturralde
Teacher: elementary/middle/high school and French
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Calena is currently studying to earn a degree in Social Development Studies at the University of Waterloo, with plans to graduate in April 2025 and pursue a Bachelor of Education. Passionate about French culture and language, she volunteers weekly at Franklin Public School in a Grade 6 French Immersion class. Last summer, Calena served as the lead camp counsellor at a camp for children with special needs in Ingersoll. Outside of her academic and teaching endeavours, Calena enjoys learning new recipes, photography, reading, and playing cards.
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Caitlin Roehrig
Teacher: elementary/middle/high school
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Caitlin is a university student studying Psychology and Business at the University of Waterloo. Working toward graduation, she plans to go to graduate school in Psychology to become a Family and Relationship Psychotherapist. Along with Oxford Learning, she works as an Occasional Instructor for the Waterloo Catholic District Board and has experience as an Educational Assistant. She enjoys playing guitar, skiing, reading, thrifting, and enjoying the outdoors in her free time.
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Kimberly McIntosh
Teacher: primary/elementary/middle school
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Kim has a B.A. in History from Cape Breton University. After extensive travel, Kim began working with the U.G.D.S.B. as a Violence Prevention Coordinator, creating and implementing pilot programs for at-risk students. After three years, Kim furthered her education and received a Master of Education. Kim has a strong belief in education and a commitment to the values and mission of Oxford Learning, with a desire to treat everyone with kindness and respect.
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Marissa Johnson
Teacher
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Marissa has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a graduate diploma in autism and behavioural sciences from Fanshawe College. Marissa has worked as an educational assistant for three years in a life-skills program where she has been able to support kids with special needs and implement programming that helps kids gain valuable life skills. During this time, Marissa has also been working toward her Master of Childhood Education at Niagara University. She will graduate this semester and be qualified to teach the Primary/Junior division. Her next goal is to get her special education qualification. In her spare time, Marissa enjoys cooking, exercising, travelling, and watching sports, especially baseball.
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Michelle Horning
Teacher
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Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in education. She started as an Educational Assistant, and as her passion for seeing children reach their potential grew, she became a teacher in the Primary/Junior Elementary division, adding Special Education to her degree. Her greatest interest lies in early learning, where the momentous moments of 'firsts' are achieved in literacy and numeracy. Finding a role with Oxford Learning Centre Hespeler has been one of her most fulfilling positions, where she learned the Zoom platform to continue working with students online. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys reading mysteries, swimming, and being a grandma to her two grandchildren.
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