Kendal Young

Assistant Head, Junior School

As Assistant Head of the Junior School, Kendal Young, along with the Head, is responsible for student life, curriculum design, professional development and faculty leadership. Kendal is a member of the School Leadership Team, teaches grade 7 core French, and has worked extensively on the transition to coeducation in the Junior School as well as on school environmental initiatives, including the school's green roof.

Before working at Ashbury College, Kendal taught French at the Sacred Heart School of Montreal and at St. Clement’s School in Toronto. She was also the Coordinator of Young Round Square and the Coordinator of Environmental Education. As well, Kendal has taught French AP Language and Literature, worked as a French AP reader in the United States and trained French AP teachers across Canada.

An International Baccalaureate graduate, Kendal holds a Diplôme des cours de civilisation française from the Université de la Sorbonne (Paris IV), a B.A. Honours from the University of Winnipeg, a M.A. in French literature from the University of Ottawa and a Diploma in Education from McGill University. Kendal has also received her Principal's Qualification (parts 1 and 2) and a diploma in school leadership from CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools).