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Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study

About We connect research, practice, and community at our award-winning lab school from Nursery to Grade 6. Learn about our bright and inclusive community of young learners, families, educators, graduate students, and friends. Overview
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The staff, teachers, researchers, and educators at The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (JICS) are strongly committed to supporting and fostering excellence in education and research. Meet our administrative staff, who ensure a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment.

JICS Institute Administrators

Eunice Eunhee Jang, PhD.

Full Professor and JICS Director

Email: eun.jang@utoronto.ca
Phone: 417-978-0238
Research Lab: Innovative Dynamics in Educational Language Assessment Lab

Assessment Innovations:

https://balanceai.ca

https://elab-battery.web.app

Jun Cheng

Business Officer

Email: j.cheng@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4507

Paige Lancaster

Receptionist

Email: paige.lancaster@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4526

JICS Laboratory School Administrators

Richard Messina

JICS Laboratory School Principal

Email: richard.messina@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4509

Chriss Bogert

Chriss Bogert

Laboratory School Vice-Principal

Email: chriss.bogert@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4512

Shama Joshi

Office Administrator

Email: shama.joshi@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517

Simone Serafini

Administrative Assistant & In-House Supply Teacher

Email: simone.serafini@mail.utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517

Victoria Sandic

Specialty Programs Teacher

Email: victoria.sandic@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517