Course Instructors & Hosts | Inventive Minds Kidz Academy

Jessica Elder
Children Author

Jessica Elder Little About Me What could toddlers be thinking and feeling as they wean from breastfeeding? Depending on age and development, some might not be able to express what they think an...

Adam Staviss
Youth Development Coach and Me...

Adam Staviss Over a 16 year career, Adam has worked with thousands of students around the world to guide them on a journey of self-discovery and personal development through music. While teachi...

Albert Huntoon
MSW, Coparenting Specialist &...

Albert Huntoon Al Huntoon is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution. As the founder of Coparenting Connection, he assi...

Alicia Fadgen
Author

Alicia Fadgen Author Alicia Fadgen was inspired from an early age to bring joy to children. Her first jobs consisted of babysitting and working at a toy store. Now as a mother, she strives to cr...

Alyson Schafer
B.Sc, MA Counselling, OACCPP

Alyson Schafer B.Sc, MA Counselling, OACCPP Alyson Schafer is a family counselor, TV personality, columnist, spokesperson, educator, and consultant. She is one of Canada’s most notable pare...

Amanda Malek-Ahmadi

Amanda Malek-Ahmadi Amanda Malek-Ahmadi has taught dance from age 18 months-Adults. She combined her passion for writing and dancing to create her debut picture book 10 Ballet Dancers.

Andrea Klein
Certified Divorce Specialist,...

Andrea Klein Andrea Klein is the Chief Operating Officer for The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm. Andrea brings over 20 years of experience working as a family law clerk and office manager...

Angelina Macri
Mediator and Family Lawyer

Angelina Macri Angelina Macri started practicing law in Ontario in 1997 as a civil litigator representing individuals, corporations and financial institutions. Over the past 15 years her practice...

Ann Douglas
Author

Ann Douglas Ann Douglas sparks conversations that matter about parenting and mental health. She is a regular contributor to CBC Radio and a bestselling parenting book author. Ann is...

Annette Kussin
Family Therapist

Annette Kussin Annette Kussin has a Masters Degree in Social Work, is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an advanced Attachment Focused Therapist. She worked in children's mental heal...

Ashley Simpson
Founder - Strive Movement

Ashley Simpson Little About Me.. Ashley Simpson Is a graduate of Ryerson University's Child and Youth Care Program with a minor in psychology. She is a strong advocate for mental health and the...

Brandon Hay
MES

Brandon Hay Brandon Hay is the founder of the Black Daddies Club and consultant which brings over 10 years of experience working in Canada and internationally with a background in strong mobil...

BriAnna Simons (MSW)
Author/Speaker/Consultant

BriAnna Simons (MSW) I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping children and families navigate through challenges, improve their emotional wellbeing and strengthen re...

Christina Crowe, H. BSc...
Psychotherapist and Clinical...

Christina Crowe, H. BSc. MACP, RP, (Cert) OAMHP Christina Crowe is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and the owner of Dig A Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling. Christina’s practice began...

Christine Yeung
Author & Paediatric Doctor

Christine Yeung About Christine Dr. Christine Yeung is a practicing family physician in Ontario. She completed her undergraduate medical training at McMaster University and subsequently the Famil...

Clayton R. Spencer
Barrister, Solicitor, Arbitrat...

Clayton R. Spencer Mr. Spencer was called to the bar in 1998 and has practiced Family Law in Durham Region since that time. He provides a broad range of Family Law services, including divorce, parent...

Dr. Pedram Golestaneh
Anesthesiologist, Pain and Cri...

Dr. Pedram Golestaneh Dr.Pedram Golestaneh is an Anesthesiologist, Pain and Critical Care Specialist. He is also the Head of the ICU department, a Scientific Manager of the operating room and a Member o...

Dr. Rob Raponi, ND
Naturopath Doctor

Dr. Rob Raponi, ND Little About Me.. Dr. Raponi is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and York University. His undergraduate degree in Kinesiology left him wanting more in t...

Dr. Stuart Shanker
Founder/CEO of The MEHRIT Cent...

Dr. Stuart Shanker Little About Me.. Dr. Stuart Shanker (D.Phil) is a Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Psychology and the CEO of The MEHRIT Centre, Ltd.. His latest books...

Dr. Susan Hopkins
Executive Director at The MEHR...

Dr. Susan Hopkins Little About Me.. A passionate advocate for children, families, schools and communities, Dr. Susan Hopkins is the Executive Director of The MEHRIT Centre. Over Susan’s two d...

Gimena Agri
Registered Early Childhood Edu...

Gimena Agri Gimena Agri is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and a Mother. She is passionate and enjoys taking photos of beautiful moments. She has always had a love for photography,...

Hasan Merali
MD, MPH

Hasan Merali Dr. Hasan Merali is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at McMaster Children’s Ho...

Jeannette Zaitchik
Licensed ASL Instructor

Jeannette Zaitchik Little About Me.. Jeannette Zaitchik is a licensed WeeHands instructor. I run programs for babies and caregivers to use ASL signs /song to enhance language development in a p...

Jodi Demberg
Special Education Consultant

Jodi Demberg Little About Me.. My name is Jodi Demberg. I have been working With individuals with autism for over 10 years. I am currently working with adults and children with duo diagnosis a...

John Panagakos
Mortgage Agent / Separation Mo...

John Panagakos A Toronto-native, John knows his city and neighbours well. And as a father of two, John understands the importance of finding the right home for your family, whether your concerns...

Julia Lagman
Certified Infant Sleep Educato...

Julia Lagman Julia Lagman is a Certified Infant Sleep Educator. She's also an elementary school teacher and “Mom” to a daughter, age 3. Her mission is to help others get "in...

Julie K. London
R.E.C.E., Triple P Practitione...

Julie K. London R.E.C.E., Triple P Practitioner, Special Education Julie K. London has over 20 years of experience working with families. Julie works closely with the international triple p organi...

Kensey Butkevich
Certified Sleep Coach, Board C...

Kensey Butkevich Kensey Butkevich is a Certified Sleep Coach, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and founder of Sleep Easy Clinic. She has been helping families out for over 12 years.Through pa...

Kinga Babicki-Farrugia
Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

Kinga Babicki-Farrugia Little About Me.. Dr. Kinga Babicki-Farrugia is the co-founder of The Nest Health. She is a naturopathic doctor who's practice is focused exclusively on women&rsquo...

Kristi Clements
Birth & Postpartum Doula

Kristi Clements Kristi’s training has included DONA International, ProDoula, Infant Massage Instruction, CPR, Hypnobirthing, and personality training. Kristi knew from when she was a child...

Kristin Buchtel
Author

Kristin Buchtel Kristin Buchtel is an award-winning author, lives in Denver, Colorado. She is a mother of 4, and a grandma! Her parenting career has included many colorful years of being a mom, te...

Laura Szinegh
Early Childhood Educator

Laura Szinegh Little About Me.. Laura Szingegh is a passionate advocate for children, families, schools, and communities, Laura Szinegh owns Enrichment Childcare Staffing Solutions. She is a Re...

Lily Horbatiuk
Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Po...

Lily Horbatiuk Lily is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Potty Training Consultant and “Oh Crap” Potty Training Specialist. She is the mama behind Lil Baby Sleep and provides customized s...

Lisa Oberman
Actress, Dancer, News Anchor

Lisa Oberman Lisa Oberman is a Producer/Production, and Communications Broadcasting Professional and the founder of L'Dance to offer enjoyable non-competitive dance classes for babies...

Lorris Herenda
CEO - Yellow Brick House

Lorris Herenda Lorris Herenda is the Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Brick House. She joined Yellow Brick House in 2004 and has doubled the agency scope in delivery of shelter services, communi...

Mark P. Harendorf
BA, CDFA®, CDS®

Mark P. Harendorf Mark is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®), and a principal in a public CPA firm in Markham, Ontario. Mark has been...

Mary-Anne Popescu
Executive Director of (OAFM)

Mary-Anne Popescu Mary-Anne Popescu is the Executive Director of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM). As an OAFM Accredited Family and Elder Mediator, and Child Protection Mediator i...

Michael Shuster
Real Estate Divorce Specialist...

Michael Shuster Michael is a Real Estate Divorce Specialist, Certified Divorce Specialist, and Certified Negotiator. Michael provides specialized expertise, skills, & custom solution...

Natasha Sharma
Founder of The Kindness Journa...

Natasha Sharma She is the founder of The Kindness Journal, The 8-Hour Therapist, and a former therapist. She is also a Canadian TV/Media Personality, and a recognized aut...

Nicole Schwartz
BS, IBCLC, RLC

Nicole Schwartz Nicole Schwartz is a licensed and registered International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and hold an undergraduate degree in Biology. She is also a Certified Child P...

Nyresa Alves, B.Sc, M.S...
Doctor of Dental Surgery

Nyresa Alves, B.Sc, M.Sc DDS Little About Me Dr. Alves completed an Honors Bachelor of Science, specializing in neuroscience. Continuing at the University of Toronto, she completed her Master of Science in ne...

Olivia Scobie
Registered Social Worker

Olivia Scobie Little About Me.. Olivia Scobie, MSW is a published author and known for bringing a mixture of kindness, humor, creativity, and unwavering care to every client. She uses a strengt...

Patricia Mcfaden
Registered Social Worker

Patricia Mcfaden Little About Me.. Dr. Raponi is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and York University. His undergraduate degree in Kinesiology left him wanting more in t...

Rebecca Eklishaev
Social Service Worker

Rebecca Eklishaev Rebecca is a Social Service Worker. She has her background in social service work and early childhood education. Rebecca Eklishaev is a mother of two young children. Rebecca is ver...

Rose Morsh
Founder & Director at Inventiv...

Rose Morsh RECE, Parent Practitioner, Parent Coordinator, Family Mediator, Child Voice Practitioner, and Collaborative Family Law Parent Expert Rose Morsh is the founder of InventiveMinds Chi...

Shawna Hughes
BSc. Registered Holistic Nutri...

Shawna Hughes Shawna Hughes is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Mother Of Two, And Lover Of The Golden Girls. She understands what it’s like to be blindsided with an ADHD/ADD diagn...

Stacie Goldin
Certified Yoga Teacher

Stacie Goldin Stacie is a 250-hour certified yoga teacher with additional certifications in Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga and Fertility Yoga. Stacie has a Bachelor of Education, is a member of the Ontario...

Suzanne Wiseman
Registered Psychotherapist

Suzanne Wiseman Little About Me.. Suzanne Wiseman is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of OHMAP. She has worked with children and families for over twenty years as a teacher, trauma and E...

Tracy Hsu
Registered Nurse at Toronto Ge...

Tracy Hsu Tracy is a registered nurse at Toronto General Hospital. In addition to her nursing degree, she also have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Health Studies. The best part of...

Vanessa Canevaro
Bestselling Author, Coach and...

Vanessa Canevaro Little About Me.. I grew up on a farm outside of Muenster, SK Canada. At the age of 5 I decided I wanted to be a writer and 31 years later made my dream come true with the launch...