The Dunblaine School
Quality Education for Children with Learning Disabilities
Our Professional Partners
Over the years, Dunblaine has been privileged to meet and develop a network with numerous educational professionals and specialists who augment our teaching and allow us to better individualize our approach. These specialists work with us in a variety of ways, by providing professional development for our staff, liaising with parents and teachers, or working individually with students during or after school hours.
Francine Persico 🌐 ✉️
Occupational Therapist
M.Sc., OT, OT Reg. (Ontario)
Francine Persico is a registered Occupational Therapist with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto, and an Honours Bachelor degree in Health Sciences from The University of Western Ontario. She is a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). Francine is the Co-Director of Building Blocks Therapy, a private practice providing occupational therapy services to children and their families in the Toronto area in school and home settings.
Francine has extensive experience working with children in diverse settings to promote skill development and independence in the areas of self-care, school and play. Francine has worked with children from preschool through adolescence to provide assessment, consultation and intervention with a focus on fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, printing and writing skills, activities of daily living, self-regulation, feeding challenges and executive functioning. She is excited to provide client and
family centred care to enable meaningful participation and support children in meeting their goals at the Dunblaine School, and has been working with us since 2015.
In collaboration with children, families, and schools, Francine uses clinical skills and knowledge combined with play, creativity, and client interests to develop skills, build confidence, and achieve goals. When not working, Francine spends time with her three kids, enjoys being outside, playing hockey, baking and knitting.
Lorry Colangeolo ✉️
Yoga Instructor
CKYT, CYKF
Lorry Colangelo is a certified Kripalu Yoga and YogaKids International Yoga teacher with a passion for health and well-being. She began practicing Yoga over 30 years ago, finding an immediate love and passion for the thousands year old practice. Since then, Lorry has gone on to teach at Markham Stouffville Hospital to adolescent children dealing with anxiety and depression, trained with the buddhist monk, peace activist, author, and teacher Thich Nhat Han, and has been certified
in mindfulness practices at the University of Toronto.
With her over 30 years of experience, Lorry has been able to
bring her skillset to her teachings with everyone from adults to
neurodiverse children. Lorry brings her passion of Yoga and the
importance of mind, body, and breath to a balanced everyday life.
Alisa Green 🌐 ✉️
Speech-Language Pathologist
M.H.Sc.
Alisa Green is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience. In that time, she has worked with children of all ages, and with a variety of oral, written, and social communication concerns. She is proficient in treating both social communication and language delays. Her practice focuses on articulation, oral-motor and oral-sensory awareness, and issues in orofacial myology.
