Meet the Team
An important part of MIND is the connections built between students and teachers. Our staff work with the intention of making school a safe and welcoming environment for students, a space where they can thrive academically as well as socially.

Gaetano Sifoni
Principal
Gaetano joined our team in 2025. He is the principal of both MIND and Bancroft.
John Panetta
Head Teacher
John has been at a Head Teacher at MIND since --. He teaches Canadian History and Culture and Citizenship in Quebec.


Aline Saba
Head Teacher
Aline has been a part of the MIND team since -- and teaches English, French, Art and German.
Sherine Boctor
Teacher
Sherine has been at MIND for over () years. She currently teaches English, French, Media and Pop Culture, Contemporary World and Finance, as well as Asian Studies.


Pamela Gomez
Teacher
Pamela, who has been at MIND since --, teaches several Math and Science courses.
William Hesselink
Teacher
William teaches Math, Chemistry, Physics, and the SEC IV Entrepreneurship and Design class. He has been a part of the MIND team since --.


Catherine Gagnon
Teacher
Catherine has been working as part of the MIND staff since --. She teaches Geography, POP (Personal Orientation Project), French and Art.
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SIDE NOTE: add Reubens?
Patrick Stewart-Reid
Teacher
Patrick started at MIND in 2024. He teaches English, History, Ethics, Phys Ed and Visual Arts.


Andrew Caroll
Teacher
Andrew teaches Science and Technology, Math and Study Skills. He has been a part of the MIND team since 2023.
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