STAFF NEWS
Staff News
Proud mom Dianne Purdie with Liam Mawhinney ’22 at his graduation.
Tatyana Haddock with her Kindergarten students.
Dianne Purdie , Assistant Head – Senior School retired this June, after a career in education that began in 1987. After teaching at a number of independent schools, she joined Albert College in 2009. Over her impressive tenure here, Ms. Purdie was instrumental in developing the prefect leadership program, increasing learning supports for students, and strengthening ties with the Ministry of Education and our peer schools. She guided us through two Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) evaluations, and has been an active faculty member, whether it’s coaching, adventuring at camp, or supporting school events like the Terry Fox Run. A message from her son , Liam Mawhinney ’22: “My mom is one of the greatest people I know. Words cannot describe my feelings and thanks for her; she has done so much for me and for the school community. I aspire to be just a sliver of the person that she is! Growing up with her and around Albert helped shape me into the person that I am today. There is one specific group of students that I know she has touched deeply - the prefects. My mom has run the prefect team for many years, and as a member of the 2021-22 team, I know how much she connects with and means to these students. She is a very different person during those meetings than most students know her to be - she never fails to make everyone laugh - normally by laughing, but sometimes by snorting. She has been an integral part of the Albert College community for 14 years, working hard every day. On that note, I know that she is looking forward to retiring. I also know that she will miss the community that she spent so many years helping to build. Mom, you mean so much to each and every Albert student, and you will be dearly missed.”
Tatyana Haddock , Kindergarten teacher, is retiring this June after over 30 years at the school. During her long and storied career, she worked with five Heads of School and three Junior School Principals. She lived in two boarding houses, and taught at the Early Primary Learning Centre (EPLC), the Junior School and the Senior School. Ms. Haddock is the last original staff member of the Junior School team that opened the Parrott Junior School in September 2003. She also is the proud parent of three boys; Rowan attended Albert College from 2004 to 2010. Mary Almeida, Director of the EPLC, wrote: “Tatyana was one of the first AC staff members that I was introduced to, and I will always be thankful for her help during my transition into my role. Tatyana was always kind and generous with her time, and willing to share her years of experience as part of the AC family. We worked closely together when Junior Kindergarten (JK) was located at the EPLC, and the Pre-Kindergarten students were always excited to make the move to JK! From her work in boarding life, to developing and teaching the Kindergarten program, Tatyana has made a huge difference in the lives of all the students who have come into her care. This was most evident watching AC graduates receive their Oak Tree Award of Recognition from Tatyana; how fondly those students looked back on their journey from Kindergarten! This speaks to the impact that Tatyana has made on the lives of so many students during her time at Albert; under her care they have grown, developed and flourished, and been well-prepared for the years ahead.”
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