Heather Wilson
B.A, MACTE Casa/Elementary
Heather brings 11 years of Montessori teaching experience with her to Expanded Learning Concepts along with many additional training experiences. Heather is a graduate of Lakehead University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. After graduating from Lakehead, Heather continued her studies in education at the Toronto Montessori Institute completing her casa and elementary training. Heather began her career as a Montessori directress which led her around the globe to Sydney, Australia where she lived and worked as a senior elementary directress. Heather currently sits on several boards within her community that promote and educate the general public on the importance of early learning programs and training. Heather is currently completing her diploma requirements for certification as a Montessori Teacher Trainer. She looks to the future of this country through her work with children and those who work with them. Married with two children, Heather currently lives in Brantford Ontario where she is the owner and director of Montessori Children’s Academy.
Charlene Abrahams
B.A, MACTE Casa/Elementary, Teacher Trainer Diploma
Charlene is a seasoned teacher with over 14 years teaching experience with children from two and a half through to twelve years of age. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Waterloo and specialized in Psychology with a focus on child development and learning differences. She continued her education at the Toronto Montessori Institute where she obtained her Primary and Elementary Montessori diplomas. In 2004, Charlene received her MACAR (Montessori Applied to Children at Risk) certificate from the Shelton School in Dallas, Texas. Charlene completed her Teacher Trainer Diploma in June 2007 and is currently recognized as a certified International Montessori Teacher Trainer. She is a qualified facilitator for the Kids Have Stress Too! (KHST!) workshop series that was designed and developed by the Psychology Foundation of Canada. She has completed a certificate course in Autism-A Montessori Approach and is currently offering home-therapy and consultation services to families living on the region of Halton. In addition to the ongoing seminars and workshops that Charlene facilitates at conferences and parent-child centres, she provides training and support for in-home tutors working with students with learning differences. Charlene also facilitates the delivery of the HIPPY Oakville program as a home visitor and delivers the program to parents of preschool youngsters. Charlene demonstrates a passion for life-long learning and brings a wealth of experience to Expanded Learning Concepts. Charlene lives in Oakville, Ontario with her active family of six.
