Our Team

Our Team

C.Lawrence Academy has a strong leadership community all the way from the top down. Our professional leadership staff and Ontario Certified teachers can help you and your children get the best educational experiences we can offer. Scroll down and learn more about our term members.

Principal: Kathryn Coats

Kathryn Coats began her career as an ENG and ESL teacher in GTA area over 30 years ago. She received her Undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo in 1985, and obtained her Postgraduate Certificates in both “Special Education” and “Guidance” at York University in 1990. She is one of the fifteen certified teachers in Durham District School Board regarding to Special Education (Language, Modified, Gifted, Learning Strategies), and also a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, TESOL Canada, and TESL Canada.

At C.Lawrence Academy, we welcome students into an inclusive, positive environment which encourages them to achieve the academic and social success necessary to pursue their educational and life goals. We strive to empower our students to develop independent thinking and raise their personal standards of excellence.

Kathryn CoatesPrincipal

Chief Academic Officer: Bob Eckler

Bob Eckler has over 40 years of educational experience in Ontario public schools. He has in-depth knowledge of Ontario curriculum, teaching, testing, and operating in compliance, and excellent on creating university and college pathways for our students.

Director of Admissions: Kelly Su

Kelly Su is the Director of Admission with oversight of Students Services. She graduated from the University of Waterloo (Honours Mathematics / Financial Analysis & Risk Management) in 2010. She has over 10 years working experience in Ontario high school system, and has in-depth knowledge of Ontario High School Curriculum, OUAC and OCAC.

Director of Marketing: Jay

Jay leads the marketing department at C.Lawrence Academy. He holds a Bachelor of International Business in faculty of Mathematics from University of Waterloo, and a Master of Economics from the York University. He has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in North American. He is one of the founding officers of the East Asian International Education Studies.

Teachers

Carol Jones

Department of Mathematics

– MA, Accounting, Finance minor, University of Toronto
– BA, Business Administration, University of Waterloo

Fernando Tg

Department of Science

– MA, Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo
– BA, Engineering, University of Waterloo

Annabel Willis

Department of English, ESL

– B.Ed, Education, University of Ontario
– BA, Special Education, York University

Jonathan Smith

Department of Arts

– MA, Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art History, OCAD University
– BA, Arts, Visual and Critical Studies, OCAD University