Meet our Educator Team

Michelle Sigmann

Principal

Hello Ormiston Families! I am Mrs. Sigmann, the proud Principal of Ormiston Public School! I am thrilled that you will be joining our school and becoming an 'Ormiston Dragon'! I cannot wait to meet you and see you grow throughout the year alongside our amazing staff! Ormiston Public School is a wonderful school within a very caring community - you will have many opportunities to connect and meet new friends! I look forward to the adventures you will be taking in September! Myself, I love to come and visit Kindergarten classes and learn and engage alongside students and staff. I enjoy being outdoors, running, reading and spending time with my family, I have 2 boys 10 and 7 and a husband. I cannot wait to meet you all in person!

Todd Smart

Vice-Principal

Hello my name is Mr. Smart , the proud Vice-Principal here at Ormiston Public School. I am so excited to be a part of the amazing Ormiston team and I look forward to meeting our newest little Dragons! Ormiston is a wonderful school with so many learning opportunities, fun engaging activities, and friendly staff members who are always working with our families to ensure the best for all students.

When I'm not at school I really enjoy competing in triathlon races which includes swimming, biking and running. When I'm not training or racing, I enjoy camping, golfing, reading and spending time with my wife, daughter and our two dogs. Stay safe, healthy and active! We are really excited to meet you in September!

Laura Brackett

Hi Everyone! My name is Mrs. Brackett. I work with Ms. Duncan in room 102. I have had the pleasure to work at Ormiston for the last 10 years. Teaching children at the kindergarten level is a true passion of mine. In my spare time I love spending time with my two daughters, bike riding, camping and crafting. I can't wait to meet all of my new friends and begin our learning adventure!

Paula Duncan D.E.C.E.

Hi Everyone, My name is Ms. Duncan and I am an Early Childhood Educator. I work with Mrs. Brackett in room 102. I have worked at Ormiston for the last 9 years. I enjoy teaching and being a part of the Ormiston team. In my spare time I love spending it with my family creating memories. Looking forward to meeting all of you soon and begin an exciting year!

Sarah Princis

Hello, I am Mrs. Princis. I will be teaching with Ms. Harrod this year. I am so excited for the year ahead! This will be my second year teaching at Ormiston.

In my spare time I like to spend time with my two sons, take our dog for walks, visit friends, and enjoy the outdoors!

I can’t wait to meet all of our new Kindergarten friends and families!

Nicole Harrod. D.E.C.E.

Hello Everyone, my name is Ms. Harrod and this will be my 9th year as an Early Childhood Educator at Ormiston!

In my spare time I love to spend time with my nieces, head up to my cottage, play baseball (I love the Jays!), coach my niece's hockey team, read, garden and of course hang out with my dog Winston! Can't wait to meet you all and have an awesome year in Kindergarten!

Darleen Asselin

Welcome new kinder families! I am VERY excited to be working with Mrs. Bright in room 104!

My previous students have called me a "tree hugger!" That means that I love our earth and I like to take care of it. I also love being outdoors at home with my family and at school with my class, especially in the Ormiston Forest! With my husband and 4 girls, I love to camp and explore new places in Canada. I can't wait to meet all of you!

Crystal Bright D.E.C.E.

Hi, I am Mrs. Bright, an Early Childhood Educator who will be teaching in room 104 with Mrs. Asselin this year.

Some things that I enjoy doing are spending time with my family, hiking in the forest, bike riding and swimming in the lake at the cottage. I absolutely love teaching at Ormiston public school and cannot wait for you to be a part of our classroom family.

Krystle Stephens

Hi everyone, I am Mrs. Stephens, and I will be working with Ms. Hughes in room 101 this year!

Some things that I enjoy doing are spending time with my son outdoors, baking treats, and knitting different creations!

I love teaching at Ormiston and am very excited to meet every single one of you!

Lisa Hughes D.E.C.E.

Hello Ormiston families ! My name is Lisa Hughes and I will be part of the kindergarten educator team this year. I am new to the school but have been in Kindergarten for over 8 years. I have 3 children and 2 fur babies! I love the outdoors, and everything to do with water! Travel, yoga, and gardening are some of my favourites, as well. I truly love being in kindergarten as I feel this is where the learning begins! Kindergarten is all about making friends, fun and exploring! I can't wait to do this along with you.

Liane Beaton

Hello to all of the kindergarten families at Ormiston! My name is Ms. Beaton and I will be working alongside my wonderful teaching partner Mrs. Tyrrell. We are new to Ormiston but Mrs. Tyrrell and I have been working as a team for the last 2 years. I love working on inquiry investigations in the kindergarten classroom. In my spare time, I enjoy walking my dog and visiting my trailer with my family. I love being out in nature! See you all in September!

Kellie Tyrrell D.E.C.E.

Hi to my new friends at Ormiston Public School! My name is Mrs. Tyrrell and I am very excited to learn, wonder and explore in Kindergarten! When I'm with my family at home, I love to garden and go on nature walks. I can't wait for September!

Julie LeBlanc

Hello, my name is Mrs. LeBlanc. I am brand new to Ormiston this year and have heard amazing things about this school and community!

In my spare time I like to play with my daughter and my dog, play games and be outside. I love to take photos and am always reading and buying new books!

I cannot wait to meet all of you!!

Mackenzie Best

Resource Teacher

A very big HELLO to everyone that is about to embark on this amazing adventure at Ormiston.

My name is Mrs. Best and I am one of the Special Education Resource Teachers at Ormiston. I have been working in Durham for over 13 years with a focus in reading intervention and cognitive behavioural therapy.

I love being outdoors with my family. I cannot wait to meet everyone.

Marion Kershaw

Office Administrator

Hello! I'm Mrs. Kershaw. I'm the first smiling face to welcome you to the halls of Ormiston. I love to meet the new kindergarten students and their families. I am always available for help, to listen, to put on a band-aid or to view some awesome student work! I can't wait to meet you!

Deb Faryna

Chief Custodian

I'm Mrs. Faryna, Chief Custodian and I can't wait to meet all of you in the halls of Ormiston. I always enjoy welcoming our newest friends to our school. My job is to keep our building shiny and clean and fix anything that's broken. If you need my help, I am always available to clean up any of the little or big messes that there may be... so don't be afraid to come and see me!

Melissa Hutchings

Teacher Librarian

Hello! My name is Mrs. Hutchings. I am Ormiston's Teacher-Librarian. My teaching career began at Ormiston in 1999. Ormiston is such a great school because of its students, families, and staff, so I have never taught anywhere else! When I am not at school, I love to spend time with my family, to read (of course), and to play golf. I look forward to helping Ormiston's newest students grow their love of reading in our Library/Learning Commons and at home!

Ashley Henwood

Resource Teacher

Hello, I am Mrs. Henwood . I am the Special Education Resource Teacher at Ormiston PS. This will be my third year as an Ormiston Dragon! I feel so grateful to be apart of such a wonderful school and community. When I am not at school, I am spending time with my family, playing sports, reading and creating art! I look forward to meeting you all in September!

Fiona Young

E.A.

Hi! My name is Fiona Young and I am an Educational Assistant at Ormiston Public School. I have been at Ormiston for four years. I enjoy camping with my family when I am not at Ormiston. I look forward to meeting you and I am here to help you in your class!

Brandon Khan

E.A.

Hi! My name is Brandon Khan and I am an Educational Assistant here at Ormiston Public School. I have been at Ormiston for two years. Over the past two years I've enjoyed getting to know and work with all of the great kids. I'm looking forward to meeting all of the new faces in September!

I spend my free time with my family and I enjoy playing sports like basketball and volleyball. If you look, you might see me pounding the pavement at lunch getting my daily run on the sidewalks of the Ormiston community.

Linda Temple

Speech and Language Pathologist

Hello everyone, I have been a DDSB Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for 32 years and am excited to be coming back to Ormiston for a third year. I look forward to working with our kindergarten students to help develop their best possible communication, social language, literacy and numeracy skills. SLP’s provide support to education staff, parents and caregivers through collaboration and consultation, with an emphasis on prevention, intervention and enrichment. Consultation services are available by contacting your child’s classroom teacher or the Special Education Resource Teacher.

Jessica Samaroo

English Language Learner Coach

Hello! My name is Jessica Samaroo and I am an English Language Learner (ELL) Coach with the DDSB. The DDSB assigns ELL Coaches to schools in the Durham Region. These coaches assist newcomers and other students who speak a different language at home. They offer support to educators and connect Multilingual Learners and their families to various resources to support language learning and transition to life in Canada. I am so happy that Ormiston PS is one of the schools I get to visit and support each week. I am excited to meet all our new friends joining the Ormiston School Community this September!

Click here to go to the DDSB Multilingual Learner Website.

Grace Marshall

K-8 Facilitator

I am the K-8 Literacy and Numeracy facilitator for Henry Street High School and Sinclair Secondary School's family of schools. Along with supporting teachers in these areas, I am also involved with equity and anti-oppression work that involves curriculum and classroom practices.

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