Norman became Ashbury’s tenth Head of School at the beginning of January, 2014. He brings with him 20 years of education experience, including seven as Principal of Neuchâtel Junior College in Switzerland and 11 at Stanstead College in Québec, where he served five years as Assistant Headmaster. Most recently, he was Headmaster at St. John’s-Kilmarnock School, an IB World School of 400 students (JK-12) serving the Waterloo and Guelph regions of Ontario.

Norman’s career in social studies, second language and international education includes the completion of the CAIS Diploma in Independent School Leadership and his participation in visiting committees with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS). He has served as vice-chair of the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS) for five years including organizer of the SGIS annual educator’s conference for over 40 international schools. He currently sits on the board of the Conference of Independent Schools (CIS) in Ontario, and chairs the CIS Governance Committee. He has presented at the International Baccalaureate Annual Conferences, international schools in China and is enthusiastic in developing a range of experiential and learning opportunities for students.

Norman holds a BA in history and French from the University of Western Ontario, a B.Ed from Mount Allison, and an M.Ed (Curriculum and Instruction) from McGill University.

Amy Foley is a compassionate, innovative educational leader with over 20 years’ experience as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator in Canada, Kuwait, and China. In her role as Deputy Head, Teaching and Learning at Ashbury College, Amy’s focus is on academic and program leadership. She oversees faculty professional development and growth, as well as faculty evaluation. Amy also leads the development of best practices and innovation in teaching and learning.

Amy has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo, a Bachelor of Education from York University, and a Master’s in Education from the University of Toronto. She has Ontario Principal’s Qualifications, a Certificate in School Management & Leadership through the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and is certified through the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

Amy’s teaching experience has primarily been in math and science from grades 6 to 12. She is passionate about learning that inspires and supports ALL students to be prepared for an increasingly changing world. Amy is also passionate about both personalised learning and interdisciplinary, project-based learning. She is always looking for opportunities to encourage effective collaboration among learners of all ages.

Brad is a seasoned IB educator and leader with extensive experience at independent and international schools. Brad has taught at Ashbury College in the Senior School Science Department, with previous teaching experience at both Branksome Hall (Toronto) and the International School of Brussels. Brad has also served as Ashbury’s Summer School Principal. Brad maintains strong engagement in Ashbury’s experiential programs, house system, and athletics, and understands the importance of supporting our boarding program, as a former resident of Gillin House and as a Residence Don at the University of Waterloo.   

Brad’s approach is student-centred. He believes in collegial relationships built on mutual trust and supporting a positive and inclusive school culture. He is strongly interested in effective school operations and technology to enhance teaching and learning. Furthermore, he embraces a global curriculum, as exemplified by direct experience and professional development with the International Baccalaureate programme. 

Brad holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours Biochemistry) from the University of Waterloo, B.Ed. (Intermediate and Seniors Divisions / Outdoor and Experiential Education) from Queens University, and Master of Arts (Educational Leadership and Management, and IB Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research) from Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. He has completed the Leadership & Inclusion Certificate from Centennial College. Brad also holds his OCT Principal’s Qualifications (Parts 1 and 2) and has earned the CAIS Leadership Diploma. Brad has coached rugby and has been involved in a range of student leadership activities at Ashbury. 

As Head of the Junior School, Andrew Young oversees curriculum design, teacher evaluation, professional development and faculty leadership. Andrew is a member of the school leadership team and has taught English and Physical Education within the Junior school, and has worked extensively on character education in the Junior School as well as on many other school initiatives.

Before working at Ashbury College, Andrew was the Director of Athletics at Queen Margaret’s School on Vancouver Island and also taught in Toronto at Crescent School as well as with the Toronto District School Board. Andrew holds a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership from Charles Sturt University, a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University, a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from Queen’s University. Andrew has also worked on the committee level with the Ontario Principal’s Council, completed the Principal’s Qualification Program (parts I and II) and holds specialists in Physical and Health Education and Guidance and Career Education. He also completed additional qualifications in teaching French, Special Education, and History at the Senior level.

Over the next few years, Andrew, along with the Junior School team, will help to further the academic program through interdisciplinary studies and further build the critical thinking and creative skills of our students.

Alex Milroy joined Ashbury College in 2011.  As Chief Financial Officer, Alex has overall responsibility for the school’s financial affairs, information technology, procurement, transportation services, food services, and campus maintenance and development. She is also the school’s Privacy Officer, and member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Alex is a seasoned executive with demonstrated leadership skills. Prior to joining Ashbury College she worked in the private sector, holding positions as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer in the consulting sector, helping businesses meet their financial and operational goals. A respected community builder, Alex has served on a number of not-for-profit boards and has chaired Finance and Fundraising Committees. Alex graduated from the University of Ottawa, with an Honours Commerce degree. In her free time she pursues her passion for horseback riding.

Bruce Mutch joined Ashbury College as Director of Admissions in 2012 and moved into his current role as Director of Enrollment and Advancement in 2017. Originally from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Bruce has spent much of his career in the independent school industry, working for some of North America’s most recognized day and boarding institutions. Prior to joining the Ashbury College family, Bruce worked as the Director of Enrollment at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School in Calgary, AB. Previously, Bruce spent 6 years at Ridley College as Assistant Director of Admissions and Assistant Housemaster, and 2 years at Hillside School in Marlborough, Massachusetts as French Teacher and Assistant Head of House.

Bruce is an independent school graduate of Wilbraham and Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he balanced academics with a love for hockey, captaining the Varsity team his Junior and Senior years. He later moved on to coaching roles in hockey, lacrosse, rugby and volleyball at Hillside School, Ridley College and Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School.

Bruce enjoys having the opportunity to explain the value of an Ashbury College experience to prospective, current and past students and alumni, along with their families.  Bruce is an active member of various organizations including the Ashbury College Foundation, CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools) and EMA (Enrollment Management Association).

Outside of school, Bruce enjoys golf, running, reading and spending time with friends and family.

As Director of Student Services, Anjelien oversees programming and services as they pertain to student academic success and personal health and wellness. Services through the department range from guidance intervention programming in the Junior School to career counselling, university applications, and learning support in the Senior School. Anjelien is a passionate educator and strong believer in developing the whole child; focusing on academic achievement in addition to social and emotional growth.

Prior to starting her career in education, Anjelien worked in the software industry as an analyst teaching educators across Canada how to introduce Geographic Information Systems into their classrooms. This sparked an interest in teaching and she promptly landed a teaching job at Appleby College. She then moved to Crescent School where she continued as an educator for 15 years and became Head of Student Services for the Upper School.

Anjelien has a degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Guelph. She further completed graduate work at Guelph in the Land Resource Science Department. She completed her teacher’s degree at OISE, University of Toronto and holds both her Special Education and Guidance Specialist to support her work with student success. She is currently pursuing her Principal’s Qualifications. Anjelien is an avid runner, and naturalist; spending as much time outdoors with her family as possible.

Tamara Miller, M.Ed., CHRL, CTDP, is a seasoned HR leader with nearly 20 years of experience across leadership development, training, employee experience and culture, performance management, recruitment, and onboarding. She has worked in both the not-for-profit and public sectors, most recently at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), where she led a team of learning specialists and advanced initiatives in inclusion, retention, and leadership development. She has also contributed to academia as a Course Designer and Instructor at Carleton University’s Sprott Professional Programs, where she designed and taught courses in HR management.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and a Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation from the University of Ottawa, along with a Management Certificate in HR from Carleton. Tamara is a Certified HR Leader, Training and Development Professional, and Change Management Practitioner. Tamara est bilingue et connait l’importance du français dans le contexte de notre capitale nationale.

Padme Raina is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Programs responsible for creating meaningful staff and student connections to the Ottawa community and beyond.  Ashbury College’s partnerships include consultants, field experts and speakers who add value to the curricular experience and contribute to the school’s pluralistic community. Through these relationships, Padme creates opportunities for students to engage in learning beyond the classroom through real-life experiences, like summer programs, conferences, internships, and global excursions.

Padme holds a B.A. Honours in International Relations from UBC, a teaching degree from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, and an MBA from Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC. She has trained in Educational Fundraising and has a certificate in Leadership and Inclusion from Centennial College, ON.

Andrea Kelly is an educational leader with almost 20 years of experience in the Canadian independent school community. In her role as the Assistant Head of Senior School at Ashbury College, she provides oversight to the co-curricular program, boarding program, teacher advisor program and house system which includes student accountability. Andrea previously served as the Director, Student Leadership, House Director and faculty member at Appleby College. Before that she was the Dean of Senior School and teacher at Elmwood School and, at Trinity College School, a teacher and assistant housemaster. She has a Master of Education from the University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University, and Bachelor of Environmental Studies from University of Waterloo. Andrea and her husband spend part of the summer at their cottage in Quebec where they enjoy hiking, canoeing, and swimming with their two dogs, Abby and Ruby!

Maria El-Zeghayar is Ashbury’s Director of Operations and Risk. Maria is responsible for the senior leadership of our Risk Management and Security activities with Operations, IT, Food Services, Transportation, Property Management, and Facility Rentals.

Maria holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where she was also an Engineering Research Lead, and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the American University of Beirut.

Maria joins us from Portage Power, formerly Energy Ottawa, where she led the strategic development and implementation of the company’s Capital Plan, Dam Safety Program, Project Management Centre of Excellence, and major Capital Construction projects for over 40 assets across the company’s North American portfolio.

Maria’s specific responsibilities with Portage Power included developing and implementing business continuity management plans, emergency preparedness plans and enterprise risk assessments; leading and managing safety programs, leading site construction crews and internal support staff; and building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors and service providers. Maria also networked with multiple community-based committees including Ottawa Riverkeeper, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and the Ottawa River Advisory Council.

Before joining Energy Ottawa, Maria was a Project Manager and Structural Engineer with Hatch Ltd. in Mississauga where she managed client projects across North America.