Vice Principals
Jeff Little
Hello Northlea community! I am very excited to be one of the Vice-Principals of Northlea. I feel strongly that all students will be successful at Northlea as the staff and parents are so dedicated
I have a background teaching in all three divisions, most recently teaching at Kennedy Public School in Scarborough. I look forward to supporting the students in their academic, extracurricular and social pursuits. Please encourage your children to approach me with any concerns; I am here to help them!
My background includes a heavy involvement in extra-curricular activities so I am very excited to work with the many parent/community volunteers at Northlea. Northlea is very fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented group of volunteers.
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns you might have. (ac.no.bsdtnull@elttil.ffej )
Becky Jenkins
Students at Northlea are so fortunate to be able to engage in the extensive learning opportunities that are available to our students, both inside and outside the classroom. It is a privilege to be working with such a caring and professional staff that makes these opportunities come alive. Moreover, it is certainly an asset to have such an involved parent community that supports these wonderful initiatives.
Northlea is the first school at which I have served as an administrator. Previously, I was the Teacher-Librarian, Junior Special Education teacher and Curriculum Chairperson in a small K-6 school in the southwest of the TDSB. However, I began my career more than 20 years ago as an adult ESL teacher and then moved on to teaching Junior High and Middle School Core French.
Over the years, I have held a variety of positions teaching students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, though most of my experience has been in the Primary Division. I am a firm believer that the Early Years in education lay the foundation for success for our children. I have been a classroom teacher for grades JK – 2. I also have experience as an Early Years Literacy Co-ordinator, and as a teacher of: Reading Recovery, Primary Special Education Resource, and Primary Physical Education.
On a personal note, my husband and I have 2 daughters one of whom attends a large K-8 school that has a similar profile to Northlea- so I have experience from a parent perspective with the issues faced by a large dual track school.
One of the challenges of a large school can be the ability to get to know the students on a personal level. However, I am committed to doing so and have very much enjoyed bringing the Silver Birch Reading Program to Northlea, as I have had the opportunity to engage with many students about books and reading, which is a great passion of mine.
It is my personal and professional belief that the education system is key to creating an equitable and just society and I am proud to be able to participate in this process at Northlea.
