End-of-Year Update
As the school year comes to a close, our staff spend a great deal of time preparing the building for summer cleaning and getting everything ready for September.
This year, we were also able to begin organizing timetables and schedules for the upcoming school year as we welcome several new staff members to Colonel Sanders School.
Welcome to Our New Staff
Kindergarten Team
- Tiana Pilato – 0.5 Kindergarten Teacher
- Christina Whitehead – 1.0 Kindergarten Teacher
- Sakshi Malhora – Kindergarten Educational Assistant
- Sara Hoxjah – Kindergarten Lunch Supervisor
Specialists & Class Size Teachers
- Kyra Sidor – Music
- Breanna Izyk – Grade 2 & 3 Class Size Teacher
Library
- Dinishi Jayasinghe – Library Assistant
Staff Assignment Changes
Several current Colonel Sanders School staff members will also be taking on new roles for the 2026–27 school year:
- Yuki Sato – Kindergarten & Grade 1 Class Size Teacher
- Josie Law – Grade 3 Teacher
- Sarah Walsh – Complexity Teacher
- Sarah-Jane Leslie – Grade 4 Teacher
Farewell & Best Wishes
We would also like to thank and wish the very best to the following staff members as they begin new chapters:
- Shirley Degner – Library Assistant (Retirement)
- Natalie Turner – Grade 2 Teacher (Guest Teaching)
- Somayeh Aghanabi – EAL Assistant (Guest EAL Assistant Roster)
Thank you for your dedication and contributions to the Colonel Sanders School community. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavors.
Looking Ahead
To the families moving on from Colonel Sanders School, we wish you continued success and happiness in your new adventures.
For those returning next year, we look forward to welcoming you back at our:
Informal Open House
Thursday, August 27, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
We hope you and your family can join us!
Have a Wonderful Summer!
Thank you for another fantastic school year. We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to seeing our returning families in August!
Alexandra Caso-Gustafson
Principal