School Staff
OMEGA TEACHERS
HIGH SCHOOL
Kathy McIntosh
Omega Teacher
Kathy McIntosh first joined MMA in 2018. She has a BSc. in Chemistry and a DVM. She practiced as a veterinarian in Calgary and Regina for 10 years before getting her BEd. from the University of Calgary in 2004. She has taught Mathematics and Science for Grades 6 – 10 for over 10 years in different private schools in Calgary. She teaches Mathematics for Grades 9, Foods 9 &10, Culinary Arts 11 & 12, Life Sciences 11, and Anatomy & Physiology 12. When she is not teaching enjoys cooking, baking, knitting, running and spending time with friends and family.
Susanne Ledingham
Omega Teacher
Susanne Ledingham has been involved with art education for over 20 years. After moving to Victoria in 2004, Miss Susanne began working at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, developing art programs and teaching art classes. Using her experience both as an artist and as an art historian, Susanne brings a multi-cultural emphasis to her classes while focusing on process and play in order to gain mastery and skill. When Miss Susanne is not thoroughly enjoying herself in her MMA art studio, she can be found kayaking on Mayne Island, taking in a yoga class, playing around with her own art projects, and having tons of fun with her family.
Breanna Bland
Omega Teacher
Breanna Bland moved to Victoria in August 2022 after working with the Edmonton Public School Board. She started working with MMA as a Teacher On-Call at the start of 2023 and, as of November 2023, transitioned to a full-time position, eagerly embracing her new role with Omega. Outside of the classroom, Breanna enthusiastically delves into various hobbies, cares for her plants, enjoys exercising, and spending quality time with her cat. As an avid Wordler, she takes pride in her accomplishment of nearly 500 Wordles with an impressive 97% success rate.
Brooke Rose
Omega Teacher
After graduating high school in Toronto, Miss Brooke made the trek across Canada to attend UVic for Creative Writing. After graduating with a BA in Hispanic Studies (plans change sometimes!) she travelled around Mexico for a while. Soon after, a BEd from UVic occurred, which led her to MMA in 2008. She was the French teacher and part-time in Sigma, to start, then full-time Sigma teacher from 2009-2017. She received her Montessori certification in 2013, from Houston, Texas. In 2017 Miss Brooke decided it was finally time for her to graduate Middle School, and she moved into Omega, where she’s been ever since. Outside of school, Miss Brooke loves exploring this beautiful island, road trips, pretending she’s a backup singer, reading, taking photos, and plugging away at her novel.
Riley Sandbeck
Omega Teacher
Mr. Riley is a proud graduate of the University of Alberta, where he earned a major in Mathematics and a minor in Drama. In his 20s, he pursued his passion for the arts as a professional stage actor in Vancouver, performing in over 30 productions. He returned to his first love—teaching—in 2018 and has been a valued member of the MMA faculty since 2020. At MMA, Mr. Riley brings his dynamic background to the classroom, teaching a mix of math and science while inspiring students beyond academics. He plays an active role in extracurricular activities, mentoring students in the school musical and starting several clubs over the years. Outside of school, Mr. Riley enjoys playing board games, painting miniatures, and hitting the golf course. His diverse interests and enthusiasm enrich the MMA community both inside and outside the classroom.