Staff

Aaron: Vice Principal

“This is not a perfect place. This is a practice place.”

Claire: Teacher

Diane: Teacher

ALPHA is such a rewarding place to be a teacher! We have strong traditions, valued history and a collaborative staff team second to none. It is a close-knit community where parents can be closely involved, and where I can really bond with my students. It’s all about relationships at ALPHA.

Hilary: Principal

Jon: Teacher

Miara: Teacher

Sandra: Office Manager

The students at ALPHA are some of the most creative and interesting kids I’ve ever met. It’s a joy to come to work and spend my day surrounded by them.

Seema: ECE

“The expert in anything was once a beginner” ~ Helen Hayes

Zio: Teacher

Both my children are ALPHA graduates but I still have much to learn. I am grateful the kids here feel so wonderfully free sharing their thoughts, understandings and opinions with me.

Virtual Open House February 9, 6pm

Meet with staff, parents and kids for a friendly introduction to all things ALPHA. Explore “a day at ALPHA”, learn about the Parent Group and the various Committees that help

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ALPHA’s turning 50!!!

  We Want to Know What You Want! We continue to envision year-long celebratory programming culminating in a grand and joyful event in the Spring of 2023, with both in-person

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What Does “Alternative” Even Mean?!

Last month on RewirED, we asked the question “What the heck does “ALTERNATIVE” education even mean?” What makes it different than a quote unquote “traditional” style of schooling? Listen in

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ALPHA is: Addressing Anti-Asian Racism

Our very own Emily Chan was involved in this thoroughly insightful and educational document! Thank you, Emily, for your consistent persistence in promoting social responsibility and social justice! ADDRESSING ANTI-ASIAN

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Virtual Open House and Admissions

ALPHA (A Lot of People Hoping for an Alternative) School is Toronto’s original democratic school (the oldest elementary alternative public school in Toronto, operating since 1972), and is part of

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