Our Team
Our School
Our School
"At the Magnolia School, our goal is to inspire a lifetime love of learning in every child. As a private school we can focus on the right methodology for your child, instead of teaching a general plan to a large group of children."
Preschool
"The perfect balance of play, structured activities and prepared academics. Our students spend one-on-one time with their teacher, learn in small groups and play with their peers. We also teach and encourage autonomy, including clean-up after play and lunch. We focus on traditional academic subjects including reading, writing, math and science as well as music, art, citizenship and social skills."
Our admission team is ready to help you learn and discover if we're the right fit.
Our admission process is straight-forward, 4 steps.
Our admission team is ready to help you learn and discover if we're the right fit.
Our admission process is straight-forward, 4 steps.
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Kim Moore
Director of Clinical Development
At Aspire Academy, Kim works collaboratively with our leadership team to ensure that things are always running smoothly. As a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and certified Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) therapist, Kim oversees our Lead Teachers as they develop and supervise the individualized programs for each of our students.
Emily Pym
Director of Culture + Success
Emily is dedicated to building an amazing culture at Aspire Academy!
Her goal is to create the best possible experience for our families and educators through thoughtful and innovative trainings and resources.
Ashley Foster
Director of School Development
Ashley plays an important role in the overall success and development of our academy. She supports families and educators as they join our community, making sure everything is in place for a smooth transition. Ashley leads the day-to-day operations at Aspire Academy with passion and determination!
Kris Bissell
Clinical Supervisor
Kris' teaching style is energetic, fun and flexible, allowing her to create meaningful and relevant learning experiences for each of her students. She has a knack for capturing her students' attention and motivation by teaching traditional subjects and skills in exciting and creative ways.
Madie Atack
Program Supervisor
Madie brings a wave of positivity
to our team at Aspire. Her joyful enthusiasm motivates her clients
and fellow educators every day,
as she infuses our learning spaces
with her love of teaching and
having fun!
Our Educators
Shiri Bartman
M.A., C. Psych. Assoc., BCBA
As a Registered Psychological Associate and Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA), Shiri provides additional supervision and support to our clinical team, ensuring that our programs meet best-practice standards and support the best possible outcomes for our students.
Teachers + Educational Therapists
We love our team of educators! They're passionate about creating the best possible experience for our students and their enthusiasm shines through everything they do. With training and experience in behavioural science our teachers and educational assistants seamlessly integrate comprehensive ABA program goals into academic learning.
Enhanced Services
Occupational
Therapy
On the Ball Pediatric
By supporting our students' sensory processing needs, emotional and behavioural regulation, fine and gross motor skill development and more, On the Ball's team of Occupational Therapists help our students develop independence and participate at Aspire in the most meaningful way possible.
Speech and
Language Therapy
Audrey Doyle
As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), Audrey provides additional support to students with receptive or expressive language challenges, social communication, articulation and motor delays, stuttering, and/or reading, writing and executive functioning challenges, helping them make the most of their experience at Aspire Academy.
Physiotherapy
On the Ball Pediatric
On the Balls' team of physiotherapists work with our students and educators to create functional and attainable goals related to gross motor skills, movement patterns, balance and coordination, motor planning, core stability and other challenges.
Individual
Music Lessons
Lotus Centre
In addition to running our weekly music classes, Lotus Centre for Special Music Education hosts individual (one-on-one) music lessons at our Aspire Academy campus. Using best-practice teaching methods, Lotus Centre designs individualized, adaptive and strength-based music curriculums that allow each students' full potential to be realized.
It’s not just our approach that's special, it’s also the people that bring it to life every day. We've brought together some of the best educators in Ottawa! With impressive credentials and experience, and a passion for teaching (and learning!), our educators guide the direction and growth of our academy and students.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Join our team.
At Aspire Academy, we value employees who are curious, passionate,
empathetic, adaptable and honest. We look for individuals who won't just
fit into our culture, but help to make it better! We proudly provide all
new employees with ample training, support and encouragement
as they start their journey at Aspire.