EXPANDED LEARNING CONCEPTS

Family Education and Support Programs
Coaching and Advocacy Services for Children with Learning Differences

Charlene Abrahams

B.A, MACTE Primary/Elementary, MTT, RIRO,CCFE

Charlene is a seasoned teacher with over 16 years teaching experience with children from 18 months 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 marriage and family studies. 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 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 a social skills programs and consultation services to families living in the region of Halton. She is also completed the group leader training from The Incredible Years in Seattle, Washington on Teacher Classroom Management applied to children with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Charlene is recognized as a Certified Canadian Family Educator (CCFE) by Family Resource Programs of Canada.

In addition to the ongoing seminars and workshops that Charlene facilitates, she was also recognized as a qualified RIRO(Reaching In Reaching Out) trainer and is available at request to deliver this training to professionals and paraprofessionals working with children 0-7 years of age. Currently, Charlene holds the position of Program Manager and Family Resource Facilitator at OPMT and offers services through the Child Development Resource Centre to families and children. 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. 

 

 

Heather Wilson

B.A, MACTE Casa/Elementary

Heather brings 13 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.