All of our staff members including senior management spend most of their time working directly with the students. They are role models – experienced professionals committed to the families, the program, and their own personal and professional development.

With a 1:4 staff to student ratio, our staff have the opportunity to build strong relationships with our students and families as they experience all aspects of the program together. We have a strong front-line with a diversity of expertise – qualified teachers, dance & movement therapists, professional chefs, adventure therapists, wilderness experts, & professional athletes.

Our senior staff are leaders in their fields. Click on a name for a photo & bio.

CEO | Clinical Director  | Executive Director | Director of Family Programs | Program Director | Admissions Director | Milieu Director | Family Therapist  |  Therapist   | Therapist | Consulting Psychiatrist  | Research Associate

Pine River Institute is supported by a volunteer Board of Directors, a Professional Advisory Committee,and Parent & Youth Advisors.

John has been member of the Advisory Committee for the past three years, and has been an enthusiastic supporter of Pine River in the educational community, and in our local neighbourhood. Before joining Pine River, he was Principal of Banting Memorial High School in Alliston for five years. He spent 20 years in outdoor education, first as a teacher and then Vice Principal of Boyne River Natural Science School. His three decades in education include teaching experiences in Australia, British Columbia, Michigan, and New York State, and he has been involved in provincial "at-risk" youth initiatives.

An avid canoeist with extensive experience in Canada's Arctic, John is passionate about outdoor and environmental education. His broad range of interests includes photography, architecture, local history, and music.