Our Administration

Principal

N. Sawh, Hons.B.Sc.,M.H.Sc., B.Ed.

Nandanee Sawh holds a Master’s Degree in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, and a Bachelor of Education degree.  Nandanee Sawh was a Vice-Principal at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute and and a Vice-Principal at Westview Centennial Secondary School. 

She supported STEM and Science education for elementary and secondary schools in her previous role as TDSB’s Coordinator for Science, STEM K-12.

Nandanee is an experienced classroom teacher and administrator who has presented to educators (in TDSB, provincially and internationally) on topics such as: Differentiated Instruction, Multiple Intelligence, Assessment and Evaluation, Cooperative Learning, and Equity and Anti-Oppression.  She worked with McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. on the following science publications:

  • College Chemistry 12 (Textbook, Teacher Resource book)

  • College Biology 11 (Textbook, Teacher Resource book)

  • University Chemistry 12 (Teacher Resource book)

  • Environmental Science (Teacher Resource book)

Her passion for teaching and learning is exemplified in her day-to-day interactions with educators, students, and community members within and outside the TDSB.  She is committed to maintain high standards in public education, equity and anti-oppression work, high respect for all learners, and an advocate for STEM pedagogy as a vehicle to promote innovation and creativity in addition to other global competency skills.  Nandanee Sawh is a dedicated leader who values student, staff and communities voices in creating an inclusive and safe learning community.   

Vice Principal

G. Hobson, B.A., M.A., B.Ed.

Mr. Hobson has a B.A. in History and English, and a M.A. in English Literature.  He started his teaching career at Birchmount Park CI, in the English, Special Education and History Departments. He has been Assistant Curriculum Leader for History and Social Sciences at North Toronto Collegiate for the bulk of his career, teaching Canadian and Ancient History, as well as Philosophy. Mr. Hobson has served as staff advisor for Remembrance Day, Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance clubs, and as staff supervisor for Girl's Rugby. Mr. Hobson has a deep interest in achievement, especially in addressing the needs of underserved students, as well as using the study of history to understand the roots of today's inequalities. 

Vice Principal

K. Ireland, B.A. (Hons.), P.G.C.E.

The Toronto District School Board approved the promotion of Mrs. K. Ireland,  Acting Vice Principal at Birchmount Park Collegiate Institution to the position of Vice Principal at Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, effective September 2021.

Prior to her appointment at Wexford, Mrs. Ireland has previously held Assistant Curriculum Leader positions at Dr. Norman Bethune C.I., Lester B. Pearson C.I. and most recently Birchmount Park C.I. She taught for ten years in the U.K. before moving to Toronto.

Mrs. Ireland has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Liverpool, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Liverpool John Moores University specialising in Health and Physical Education.