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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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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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4563 Saint-Urbain Street, Montreal QC, H2T 2V9

514-842-0792

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