Meet Our Team
Our team of educators is not only passionate about the topics they teach, but they are also committed to helping learners develop a love of learning, become curious about the world around them, and feel confident in their abilities and sense of self.
Carolyn| Educator
I’m Carolyn and I’ve been working with young children for as long as I can remember.
As an Early Childhood Educator, I’ve worked in a variety of childcare settings; in daycare centers with infants, toddlers and preschoolers, in schools with kindergarten and school aged children and as a home daycare provider.
When I’m not working directly with children, I write about common parenting issues on my blog. I live in Ottawa with my husband and son, where we enjoy visiting museums and riding our bikes along the Ottawa River.
Donna| Founder & Educator
Donna | Founder & Educator
Greetings, thank you for dropping by!
I have been leading social-emotional-based classes for children and adults for over a decade. I hold a B.Sc. (H, Psy) and an M.A. Psych as well I’m certified and licensed in many coaching modalities, including Erickson Coaching, Louise Hay Heal Your Life, MBSR, IIN Health Coaching, & others. I’m a mom to four amazing boys! Two by birth, two by luck! I am currently home educating my 13 and 15 yr old; this is our fifth year, and we love it!
Home education has been an excellent decision for my family and me that has brought us closer together. It has allowed me to get to know my boys in a whole new way. I have seen how each one learns best and how each has unique gifts that I would move mountains to see fostered!
However, I must admit; that it was not initially an easy decision. I understand the struggle many families face when first considering learning at home, which is a big part of why I chose to start Northern Lights Academy to support other families in creating unique educational experiences for children that fit their needs and curiosities.
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn in the way that suits them best!
Martha | Social Media
Nikki | Educator
Ms. Nikki bio coming soon!
Mahith | Educator
I am a graduate research student in the Physics faculty of the University of New Brunswick (UNB), specializing in Space Physics. I also completed an M.A. in Theoretical Physics from Cochin University of Science And Technology before coming to UNB. Where I worked on Cosmology, trying to understand why our universe accelerates – my publication entitled Expansion law from first law of thermodynamics could be found at 2018 J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. 2018 042; (arXiv:1808.00393).
I teach Physics and Mathematics to students from grade 8 to the university level. I have been the teaching assistant and laboratory coordinator for undergraduate students in Physics at UNB since 2019. I have also tutored students on various Physics and Mathematics topics since 2016. I have worked with students from various backgrounds, cultures and ages and feel highly obliged when told that I am a great mentor and team player. I also volunteer for a Science centre where I help students understand the Physics behind various Science exhibits and teach computer programming/coding.
My teaching style employs the SQI(Structured Quantitative Inquiry) approach, a framework for teaching inquiry and critical thinking. The students are encouraged to work through iterative cycles of comparisons and decide how to act on the comparisons, thereby enabling my students to develop knowledge and skills at their own pace.
During my free time, I do acrylic paintings of landscapes and abstract posters of ideas from my mind, read sci-fi books and spend the night watching the stars and the moon using my mini telescope.
Ingrid | Educator
Ingrid is a Certified Personal Trainer and Integrative Health Coach passionate about family, food, fitness, and fun!
She is a mom of three with a nursing and special education background.
Ingrid’s mission is to teach life skills and healthy habits that incorporate nourishing food, joyful movement, and stress management into every day with ease.
She believes that healthy choices improve our bodies and our minds, and in turn enrich our lives immeasurably!
Luis | Educator
Hi! I am Luis, I’m a Graphic Design student living in Kingston, Ontario.
I am passionate about arts and tech, as well as video games and I like teaching what I know about these topics. I believe that learning can happen naturally, by experiencing the thing you’re learning.
During my free time you can catch me watching movies, making music, taking pictures outside or trying new games online.
Laura | Educator
My name is Laura, and I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta. I hold a BA in Classical Philology, an MA in Chinese Studies, and an MA in Comparative and World Literature (with a focus on Classical Reception & Spanish). I also work for the Spanish department as an educational technologist at U of A.
I am a member of the Latin American Studies Association and the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association. I have taught languages, literature, cinema, and cultural studies in different countries for more than ten years. When I am not teaching, I enjoy traveling, watching movies, dancing, and playing different types of sports. Go Oilers!
I am an energetic supporter of foreign language study, as I think it builds bridges of understanding between people and it helps us develop flexibility. My main goal as an educator is to create a safe and friendly environment where students can discover the new worlds that language and culture learning opens up.