MARIJANA
 

Marijana is the Founder and Educator at The SMLLL Academy. She graduated from the University of Toronto and then completed her Bachelor of Education at Trent University. She believes that the foundational years are most important in building strong literacy and numeracy skills. Marijana has been teaching since 2013 and strongly believes that teaching is not a profession - it is a passion. 

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SLADJANA
Sladjana is The SMLLL Academy's support and supply teacher. She completed her Master in Teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (primarily focusing on primary and junior grades). Her love for teaching began from at an early age when she started working as a Math and English tutor at Kumon. ​

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NALINI

 

With over 20 years of coaching experience working with children, youth and adults, Nalini's expertise enriches the The SMLLL Academy 'Fit Friday' program. Nalini is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who stresses  the importance of physical and mental health/strength.  Her approach is to blend fun, educational, empowering and creative fitness experiences to inspire a lifelong love for health and well-being to children.

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TANJA

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Tanja is The SMLLL Academy’s ‘Wellness Wednesday’ Yoga Teacher. She is a Certified Yoga Instructor and advocate of self-love. Her love for Yoga and its philosophy shines through her teaching. Tanja incorporates The SMLLL Academy program themes into her sessions with the children. 

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