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Noth Durham
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Our Team

Our staff blend passion and dedication with a profound respect for children and a genuine thirst for knowledge. They fill each lesson with enthusiasm, fostering an atmosphere of discovery and wonder. Students and staff learn together, growing as co-learners. Through inventive provocations and thoughtful prompts, they ignite curiosity, while their patient guidance, encouragement and additional questions open children to new insights and deeper understanding.

Lisette Dale, Principal of Wilder Learning North Durham

Lisette Dale: Founder, Principal, and Director of Curriculum

Lisette Dale: Founder, Principal, and Director of Curriculum

Lisette Dale: Founder, Principal, and Director of Curriculum

Lisette is a passionate educator with over two decades of experience in teaching and child development. She skillfully merges pedagogies such as Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Montessori, dedicated to Inquiry, Emergent, Experiential, and Play-Based learning. Her path has been shaped by diplomas in Developmental Service Work and Montessori (3

Lisette is a passionate educator with over two decades of experience in teaching and child development. She skillfully merges pedagogies such as Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Montessori, dedicated to Inquiry, Emergent, Experiential, and Play-Based learning. Her path has been shaped by diplomas in Developmental Service Work and Montessori (3-6 and 6-12) and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies. Lisette is also a Canadian Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. 


She enjoys connecting with nature and animals, cherishing moments with family while engaging in activities such as board games, hockey, triathlons, skiing, softball, camping, dirt biking, baking, and quality time spent with friends. Having taught hundreds of children throughout her career, she finds immense joy in granting children the freedom to learn and progress at their rhythm, guiding them toward holistic growth.

Janis Koenders

Janis Koenders, Director of Administration

Lisette Dale: Founder, Principal, and Director of Curriculum

Lisette Dale: Founder, Principal, and Director of Curriculum

Janis has worked in education since 2005 as a teacher, administrator, vice principal and principal. She is well-equipped, with her ECE diploma, Montessori diplomas (infant and toddler), and School Administrator’s certificate. Janis is known for being nurturing, organized, and attentive to detail. She profoundly respects children and their

Janis has worked in education since 2005 as a teacher, administrator, vice principal and principal. She is well-equipped, with her ECE diploma, Montessori diplomas (infant and toddler), and School Administrator’s certificate. Janis is known for being nurturing, organized, and attentive to detail. She profoundly respects children and their capabilities and values individualized education that celebrates each child’s strengths. Janis ensures Wilder Learning North Durham operates at its best, nurturing each child's potential and holistic growth.

Emily Ayres

Emily Ayres, Teacher

Emily Lowe, Educational Assistant

Emily Lowe, Educational Assistant

With nine years of expertise in child care and alternative education, Emily A. is deeply committed to fostering young minds. An advocate for outdoor education, she sees nature as a transformative classroom that ignites curiosity and growth. Currently pursuing Early Childhood Education at St. Lawrence College, Emily embraces collaborative 

With nine years of expertise in child care and alternative education, Emily A. is deeply committed to fostering young minds. An advocate for outdoor education, she sees nature as a transformative classroom that ignites curiosity and growth. Currently pursuing Early Childhood Education at St. Lawrence College, Emily embraces collaborative learning, sharing knowledge and discoveries with children, and cultivating mutual growth. Emily enjoys mountain biking, fishing, hiking, reading and spending time with family. Rooted in a passion for learning and nature, Emily aspires to craft an inspiring educational path for future generations.

Emily Lowe, Educational Assistant

Emily Lowe, Educational Assistant

Emily Lowe, Educational Assistant

Emily L. has supported children in schools, camps, therapy settings and homes, providing group instruction, one-on-one support, intensive play-based behavioural therapy and tutoring. Her diverse experience enables her to connect with learners with compassion and understanding. Emily holds an Honours BA in Education, Psychology and Sociolo

Emily L. has supported children in schools, camps, therapy settings and homes, providing group instruction, one-on-one support, intensive play-based behavioural therapy and tutoring. Her diverse experience enables her to connect with learners with compassion and understanding. Emily holds an Honours BA in Education, Psychology and Sociology from Lakehead University. She champions play-based learning and outdoor exploration, integrating Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles into her child-led approach.

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