ACADEMIC SUPPORT TEAM
All our instructors are certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education. 90% of our teachers hold master degrees or higher. Their pedagogy has been tested and proven through years of teaching experience. Our teachers love to work closely with students to help them reach their full potential.
Hossein Sajjadi
Head of the Mathematic Department, Instructor in Mathematics and Science
Introduction: Hossein holds a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from Lorraine University, France, and a master’s degree from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. Hossein has taught in Canada, France, and China for over 25 years. He is an Ontario-certified teacher with extensive knowledge of teaching AP and IB Math and Science.
Liisa Novek
Head of the English Department, Instructor in English and Business
Introduction: Liisa is a high school education expert in Ontario. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in English Literature and Physical Education, and received her Master of Education degree from Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland. She is an Ontario-certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience in both Canadian public schools and European private schools.
Email: lissa.novek@www.diponte.ca
Hugh Davidson
Head of the Art Department, Instructor in Arts
Introduction: Hugh is the division head of art and is a very capable, versatile instructor. He also serves as the advisor for several student clubs, including Visual Arts, Digital Media, and the Yearbook Club.
As a visual artist, Hugh is driven by an interest in the process of conglomeration, collage, and the aesthetic impact of weather on time-worn surfaces, objects, and landscape.
Email: Hugh.dave@www.diponte.ca
Maryam Hariri
Head of the Science Department, Instructor in Science and Chemsitry
Introduction: Maryam is a long-standing staff member who teaches critical thinking well and establishes positive relationships with students online and in person. She holds a P.H.D. in chemistry from York University and has worked in higher education as a Chemistry instructor and postdoctoral fellow. She joined Diponte in 2017 and was promoted to the head of the Science Department in 2019.
Email: maryam.hariri@www.diponte.ca
Megan Rothwell
Head of the ESL Department, Instructor in ESL and Social Science
Introduction: Megan is the youngest department head in our school. She has demonstrated her strong leadership and helped hundreds of international students start loving studying English. She graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education degree from Windsor University. She used to work for a famous British prestigious private school before joining Diponte and worked as the examiner and proctor of GCSE in England.
Nima Chaeechi
Head of the Business Department, Instructor in Economics, International Business and Business Leadership
Introduction: Nima is a successful entrepreneur who owns his own international logistics company in Toronto. He graduated from York University and received his MBA from McMaster University. He has taught Business in high school and higher education for over ten years. His teaching is vivid and enthusiastic, and he can always bring his own experience when analyzing business cases.
Email: Nima.chaeechi@www.diponte.ca
