Our Staff
Emily Crampton
Principal
Emily Crampton, Principal of Olivet School, holds an undergraduate degree in Liberal Science from Laurentian University and a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University. Over the past 12 years, she has gained diverse experience working in various educational settings, ranging from rural schools with small student populations to large K-12 schools serving over 3,000 students.
Rev. James P. Cooper
Acting Pastor
The Rev. James P. Cooper has recently returned as Acting Pastor of the Olivet New Church and Olivet School, filling in until Rev. Todd Beiswenger arrives in January 2025.
He is currently the EVP of the General Church in Canada, and Bishop’s Representative to Canada, positions which he will continue to hold during this temporary assignment. He has served as a senior school administrator and/or pastor in the Bryn Athyn and Pittsburgh societies in Pennsylvania, as well as in Durban, South Africa; and in the Washington New Church in Mitchellville, Maryland. Before retiring from full-time pastoral work, he was pastor of the Olivet Society from 2005 to 2015. He and his wife are long-time residents of Etobicoke.
Administration
Vivian Renda
Executive Assistant
Vivian joined Olivet in January 2017 as our Office Assistant and has been thriving at Olivet ever since. With established relationships with Olivet staff, students and their families, Vivian has a warm, and bright personality and acts as a resource to help us all find what we need, when we need it. She’s the friendly face our students see every morning, and her BA in Psychology, and additional courses in Human Resources makes her the ideal person at the helm of Olivet School and Church. Her excellent editorial, written, and verbal communication skills coupled with her superior organization skills has allowed her to manage multiple ongoing projects and priorities. When not at work, Vivian enjoys spending time with her family.
Faculty
Kimberly Parker
TEACHER, JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN, SENIOR KINDERGARTEN
Kimberly Parker is excited teaching Kindergarten. Kimberly graduated from the Early Childhood Education Program at Humber College and holds her RECE designation. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology, at York University and completed the Developmental Services Worker Diploma Program at Humber College. She firmly believes in an eclectic approach to child-directed early childhood education, meshing many models and strategies, while adapting to meet the needs and interests of all children to insure full inclusion and participation. She brings caring, kindness and a sense of humour to the classroom.
Britteny Wilson
Teacher, Grade 1
Britteny Wilson knew she wanted to be a teacher from the age of 8. She spent four years at Queen’s University, and completed her teaching degree at the University of Toronto before living out her dreams at Olivet School! She firmly believes in child-led learning, balancing traditional strategies with new models, and the power of positive encouragement.
Outside of school, she enjoys reading, playing tennis, and cuddling with her cat, Kitt.
Kamila Zuk-Borawski
TEACHER, GRADES 2 AND 3
Kamila Zuk-Borawski is very excited to be teaching Grades 2 and 3 at Olivet School. She graduated from York University and completed her Early Childhood Education Program at Centennial College.
She believes that the best learning happens when children are interested, engaged, challenged, and supported. Kamila is energetic, fun, loving, and dedicated to your children’s self-discovery. She strives to create inclusive classrooms, where diverse learning styles are supported and celebrated.
In her spare time, Kamila loves to spend time with her family. She enjoys being outside in nature, swimming, and eating ice cream.
John Treptow
Teacher, Grades 4 & 5
John has a passion for education and is grateful to have such an important and honourable role within Olivet School and the surrounding community. John’s love of children and having a patient demeanour, encourages a nurturing and caring classroom environment that accommodates a variety of learning types.
After completing an Honours Degree at York University, John then studied abroad to further quench his thirst for knowledge and later returned home where he was then accredited and recognized by the Ontario College of Teachers.
Outside of school, John continues to practice in his faith, lives a physically active and healthy lifestyle, and combines his family and friends with his love for travel.
Sharon Burlacoff
Music Teacher
Sharon is happy to be joining Olivet School’s staff as a Music Teacher. She has been running a thriving music school for over two decades, and felt a true calling to find new opportunities to expand her work through her passion of teaching young children. Sharon believes that teaching music and instilling an appreciation for the arts within a Christian environment allows her to combine her extensive training, teaching experience and Christian faith by doing what she loves most – nurturing the inner musician in every child. She has many years of experience as an Artistic Director, designing early childhood music programs with certification in Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze Eurythmics programs. Sharon is also an active piano teacher and accompanist with students of all ages.
Outside of her busy work life, she and her husband are very physically active, participating in triathlons and marathons.
