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Meet The Department

Mr. Zanier

Acting Department Head

Music

Mr. Zanier has been at Assumption for over 19 years and has developed the music program into one of the strongest in Windsor-Essex county. He is a professional musician in the community, frequently performing with the Windsor Symphony, Windsor Light Music Theatre and with Big Louie and the Band.

Mr. Zanier directs the Sr. / Jr. Concert and Jazz bands which have gone on to win many top awards at International Music Festivals across North America. Students have the opportunity to develop their musical skills by being part of these amazing groups.

His credentials include degrees from McGill University and the University of Windsor specializing in Music Education and Performance.

Mr. Delisle

Visual Arts

Mr. Delisle has been teaching at Assumption since 2000 both OSSD and IB Visual Art and Social Science and has also worked in Guidance. He works in various styles and mediums of art work, from drawing portraits and caricatures, painting, printing and sculptures in clay and wood. He Coaches the Boys and Girls Wrestling team and the Jr. Badminton team. He also runs the Graphic Novelty Club (comic book club) and the Gaming Club. He will be taking over the Art Club this year.

His teaching philosophy is to encourage students to find their passion (hopefully in the arts) and help guide them to it, while making the school a welcoming and enjoyable place for them.

HL and SL courses are available in the Visual Arts. Senior IB DP students have the opportunity to showcase their own Art Exhibit for their senior year.

His credentials include a degree in visual arts, he is also train in level two IB DP and level one MYP training in Visual Arts.

Ms. Goncalves

Dramatic Arts & Dance

Ms. Goncalves is a Dramatic Arts, Dance and English Teacher. She is a graduate of Brock University and the University of Toronto. After completing her Bachelor of Education she attended Vancouver Film School to grow her skillset on camera. She has been teaching dance and drama both in schools and in private studios for over 15 years!

This is her third year teaching at Assumption and she will be teaching Dramatic Arts and English this semester.

Jessica has experience directing theatre productions, coaching dance teams, choreography, scriptwriting and acting on camera. She has recently moved back home to Windsor and is excited to meet the students, share her knowledge of the Arts and be a part of the Assumption Team.

Ms. Watson

Dramatic Arts

Ms. Watson is a Drama and English teacher. She is a graduate of the University of Windsor's BFA Acting program, studying with some of the best directors and theatre practitioners in Canada. After graduating she went on to the University of Windsor's Bachelor of Education program. She has been performing in Musical Theatre for over 15 years and teaching at a private studio in Niagara Falls for 10 years.

This is Ms Watson's second year teaching at Assumption College, teaching Drama, English, and Geography this semester, as well as coaching the Swim Team and leading the school choir.

Ms Watson has now lived in Windsor-Essex for 7 years, having moved here in 2016. She has been involved with theatre companies such as Kordazone theatre (Windsor) and Linus Hand Productions (Niagara Falls) and is excited to share her knowledge and experience with her students.