Paul Debenham – Principal

• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Master of Science, Keele University, England
• Bachelor of Science, Honours, University of Salford, England

6 years at London International Academy

My philosophy is to interact with and intellectually challenge all of our students.

Holly Zou - Vice Principal & Director of Student Affairs

• Master Candidate, Comparative and International Education (University of Western Ontario)
• Master of Science (Chiba University, Japan)
• Bachelor of Science (Nanjing Normal University, China)

4 years at London International Academy

Geoff Thomas – Head of Business Department

• CMA, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Education (English & Phys-Ed), McGill University

8 years at London International Academy

What I love about teaching: The polite, intelligent, friendly students. 

Doug Getty – Science

• Masters of Education, University of Toronto
• Masters of Science (Chemistry), University of Waterloo

7 years at London International Academy

What I love about teaching is the students, and teaching the subjects of science, art and history.

William Neal - Mathematics, Science, Computers

• Masters of Education, University of Toronto
• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Science Honours (Theoretical Physics), University of Guelph

1 year at London International Academy

What I love about teaching is the students! I have always loved school and enjoy sharing my love of learning with students, inspiring them to do their best and offering advice about post-secondary options.

Elizabeth Sinclair – Physics, Mathematics

• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Engineering Science, University of Western Ontario
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology Diploma, Fanshawe College

5 years at London International Academy

I love learning and enjoy instilling this in others. I love getting to know the students and find it rewarding to be a part of their development. 

Phil Bannon - Mathematics

• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Math, University of Waterloo

1 year at London International Academy

I love when a student surprises me, whether it’s a struggling student who one day finally “gets it” or a brilliant student who produces beautiful mathematics beyond their years. Watching the light bulb come on through a student’s eyes is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have.

Eryn Singh – English
• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Arts, Honours, French & English, University of Western Ontario

2 years at London International Academy

I love encouraging my students to discover new things, be it a poem, a novel, a film or even a photographic moment.

Victoria Feth – Head of English
• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Arts, Honours, English Language & Literature with a Minor in Religious Studies, University of Western Ontario

2 years at London International Academy

What I love about teaching is that teaching is never boring! I love that my students keep me on my toes. Also, since I am passionate about reading and writing, I love the opportunity to share this with my students and hopefully transfer it to them!

Brahm Cameron Harrison - ESL Coordinator

• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Arts (International Culture and Comparative Studies), University of Western Ontario
• Currently working on Masters of Education (International and Comparative Education), University of Western Ontario
• Primary Junior Division, ESL Certified

1 year teaching at London International Academy

What I love about teaching is the ‘Ah-ha’ moment, when students understand a concept that they have been having difficulty understanding. It keeps teaching fresh. Also challenging students to think in new ways is always an exciting process!

Jeffrey Douglas - English

• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts (English), University of Western Ontario
• Ph.D. Candidate (English & Cultural Studies), McMaster University

3 years at London International Academy

What I love about teaching is the energy of the students and the creativity the job entails.

Adam Bishop - ESL, Social Studies, Business

• Bachelor of Arts – History & Religious Studies (University of Western Ontario)
• Graduate Diploma in Education (University of Queensland)
• ESL Certified

1 Year at London International Academy

Kiersten Greenshields – Visual Arts

• Masters of Education, University of Toronto
• Bachelor of Arts, Honours, English & Visual Arts, University of Western Ontario

3 years at London International Academy

I love watching my students learn about and appreciate art and develop their own unique style. I love helping them realize their creative potential and achieve their academic goals.

Student Support

Jennifer Chen – Academic Counselor

• Masters of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
• Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Science and Technology Beijing

2 years at London International Academy

 

Jennifer Brown – Administrative Assistant

4 years at London International Academy

 

Bonnie Cao - Coordinator Academic Affairs

2 years at London International Academy