Meet Our Team
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
Jennifer Jenkins, PhD. C. Psych.
JICS Director
Full Professor and Atkinson Chair of Child Development and Education
Email: jenny.jenkins@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-978-0939
Research Lab: Responsive Interactions for Learning
JICS Laboratory School Administrators
Richard Messina
JICS Laboratory School Principal
Email: richard.messina@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4509
Simone Serafini
Administrative Assistant & In-House Supply Teacher
Email: simone.serafini@mail.utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517
Victoria Sandic
Communications Officer & Wednesday Afternoon Program Director
Email: victoria.sandic@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517
