Welcome to Kindergarten

Welcome to our "Virtual Welcome to Kindergarten" at Glen Dhu Public School, home of the Gators!
This virtual website is to introduce you and your child to our school community.

We hope that this website will provide you with important information to help prepare your child for their new learning adventure.
We hope that it answers any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to meeting you!



Welcome Kindergarten Families!

The staff and community at Glen Dhu Public School are very happy to welcome our newest Gators and their families to our Early Learning Program. The Kindergarten Team is excited to provide wonderful learning opportunities for your child as he or she begins school life. We are looking forward to sharing this special year with your child, and working with you.

The Kindergarten Program spans the two years of Junior and Senior Kindergarten. As outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Full Day Kindergarten Curriculum, it is our responsibility to provide a play-based and inquiry-based program that takes into account children’s developmental needs, while also preparing them for a more academic setting in Grade One. Each classroom, where there are more than 15 students, has a Teacher and a DECE (Designated Early Childhood Educator). The training and knowledge that these two professions bring together allow us to create a learning environment that meets all the needs of our youngest learners.

At Glen Dhu, we are advocates of open on-going communication with parents. If you would like to speak with us at any point throughout the year you are welcome to call the school 905-668-8779. We will also be providing opportunities for you, throughout the year, which will bring you into the classroom to see what your child is learning. One of our priorities as a school is to continue to enhance our parent engagement and communication. We know that when we work together in partnership, students will achieve their highest potential.

This virtual site has been created in hopes that it will be useful to you in preparing your child for school. The more you and your child know about our routines and learning opportunities, the more effectively our program will run. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you,

The Kindergarten Team and School Administrators




Meet the Educators!

At Glen Dhu, we have 4 Kindergarten classrooms.
Each classroom has 2 Educators who work together as a team to provide a warm and inviting learning environment that supports the unique needs of each child.

We are here to take care of your child as we learn, grow and explore together!

Ms. Toogood

Kindergarten Teacher


I have been a Kindergarten teacher for 10 years and have my Kindergarten Specialist. I have also taught other grades in my 27 years of teaching. I am a proud active step-mom of two grown children who are currently working in their respective fields of construction and nursing.


Mrs. Talman

Kindergarten Teacher

I have been teaching primary students for 28 years and have been in kindergarten for the past 5 years. I am married to a teacher and we have two grown sons ages 21 and 23. I enjoy yoga, reading, spending time with friends and family, and going for long walks in my spare time.

Ms. Millar

Designated Early Childhood Educator


I’m Ava Millar, I am a Designated Early Childhood Educator in the kindergarten program. I am so thrilled to be joining the Glen Dhu team this year.

I have 2 boys Jack (11) and Grayson (7), that keep us busy.

We are a family that loves baseball! When we aren’t at the diamond you can find us exploring nature and finding all sorts of creatures.










Ms. Ward

Designated Early Childhood Educator

I have been working as an Early Childhood Educator for 23 years. I am a mother to 3 wonderful boys. I have a 15 year old and twins that are 12 years old. In my spare time I love to sew, work out and read. I play in a recreational soccer league in the summers and when I can I also take Jujitsu classes.

Mrs. Briden

Kindergarten Teacher

I have been teaching for 21 years. I have taught Kindergarten for eleven years and another ten years in a Multiple Exceptionalities class. I am married, and a mom to my 15 year old step-daughter and a 8 year old son. When I am not at the arena, rugby field, mall, or baseball diamond with my kids, you will find me camping, and spending as much time as I can with my family and friends.

Mrs. Jones

Designated Early Childhood Educator

I have been working as a Designated Early Childhood Educator for 9 years. I am also a qualified teacher, and can teach from Kindergarten - Grade 6. I am a proud Mom to two young children who keep me busy! My daughter is 7 years old and my son just turned 6 years old. I love going on nature walks, spending time at the cottage, and going camping!

Mrs. Parsioon

Kindergarten Teacher

Hello, my name is Mrs. Parsioon. I am thrilled to be joining the Glen Dhu staff in September. I have spent the last 10 years working at a school in Ajax, 8 of which I have taught in Kindergarten. I am a mom of 2 and currently on a Maternity leave. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and painting. I believe that learning should be fun and memorable. I look forward to meeting everyone in September!

Ms. Lee

Designated Early Childhood Educator

Hi! My name is Ms. Lee and this my 1st year at Glen Dhu and my 8th year teaching in kindergarten! My family’s background is Chinese-Jamaican and I enjoy going out to eat various types of food (Japanese is my favourite!), hip hop and r&b music, watching movies and the Blue Jays! I am looking forward to being able to travel safely in the future and watch our students as they learn, grow and gain new skills! Always remember to ‘stay safe and choose to be kind!’



Classroom and Outdoor Area Photos