Our Team

"My roots are woven in my love of agriculture and I am grateful that my “job” is really just an extension of my passion. I want all kids to have these meaningful experiences with food so they can understand, appreciate and respect agriculture and its importance locally and globally." Sara is a passionate leader who gets energized by new ideas. She was raised on a mixed farm near Jasmin, Saskatchewan and still returns to the farm to help out as often as possible. Sara is a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics. Before joining AITC-SK, she was fortunate to have the opportunity to live and work in Uganda and Australia. Sara is the proud mother of two lovely, high spirited daughters, Alexandra & Jordyn, and is delighted they share her love of gardening and football!

Leah has always had a love of agriculture which was fostered from a young age on her family’s Seed Farm in Kamsack, SK. She has a Bachelor of Science (Crop Science) and a Master of Science (Weed Biology) from the University of Saskatchewan. Leah and her husband live in Lumsden, SK with their lively, loving and wonderful daughters, Clara, Elyse and Miriam. Leah enjoys gardening, running, hiking, cooking and helping out on the farm.

Chandra was raised on a grain farm outside of Cudworth, SK. She attended the University of Saskatchewan and obtained a Marketing Degree through the College of Commerce. Chandra currently lives in Viscount with her husband where they keep busy with community involvement and volunteering. For fun Chandra enjoys golfing, camping, hunting, fishing, and sports such as slow-pitch, hockey and volleyball. “Having grown up on a farm I take for granted the knowledge and experiences I had being part of the production that gets our crops to your plates. I am excited to grow this initiative and share that knowledge with the province.”

Deanne grew up in Hepburn, SK, but moved to BC shortly after high school for the promise of milder winters. After spending 18 years in the Lower Mainland, she and her family returned “home” last year and couldn’t be happier to be back. Deanne completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Visual Arts at the University of the Fraser Valley, then made the switch to finance after starting a family, obtaining her Bookkeeping Certificate from Okanagan College, and operating her own bookkeeping firm until the move back to the prairies. She is passionate about urban gardening and manages to use every square inch of her small Saskatoon city lot to produce food and beautiful flowers. Deanne also enjoys spending time with her kids, crafting, music, and being as close to the river as possible.

Paige grew up on a farm in Rhein Saskatchewan – she has loved being involved and helping out on the farm. After working in England as an Au Pair, Paige obtained an Agriculture Degree with an Environmental Science Major from the University of Saskatchewan. She enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, travelling and spending time with her family and friends. Paige stays connected to her roots by farming 80 acres near her family farm in Rhein. "My job truly combines two of my passions – agriculture and engaging with children. I love seeing a student’s face light up when they learn something new."

Lindsey was born and raised in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and moved to Saskatoon for secondary education. She completed her undergrad in Renewable Resource Management and her masters in Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan. Before becoming the Sustainability Program Coordinator at AITC, she worked as a Crop Technician at the University of Saskatchewan and as an Environmental Scientist at a private consulting company. Having always been interested in nature and engaging with others, her role at AITC has combined these passions. For fun, Lindsey enjoys spending time with friends and family, cross country skiing, hiking and going on adventures with her dog Pepper.

Mary grew up on a cattle and grain farm south of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and now lives in Saskatoon. She has a Bachelor of Education degree with teaching areas in Math and Science from the University of Saskatchewan. Mary is fortunate to work at a place where she can follow both her passions of education and agriculture! She is looking forward to teaching the next generation of farmers. Mary enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, camping, skiing, and traveling.

Greg grew up in rural Saskatchewan, and now lives in Saskatoon with his wife and two dogs. As a young kid, he spent a lot of time helping his dad on the family farm near LeRoy, and gardening with his parents and grandparents. Greg loves to be outdoors and finds that he recharges best while soaking up the sun! Greg completed two degrees at the University of Saskatchewan (Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts) before he taught Grade 5 homeroom for three years. He is excited to combine his appreciation for nature and healthy food with his passion for hands-on learning while he supports teachers as the Little Green Thumbs Program Coordinator. Outside of the office, Greg enjoys playing tennis, doing yoga, reading, writing, painting, hiking, and playing the piano & guitar.

Growing up in rural Saskatchewan, Jordyn spent plenty of time on the family farm in the field or with cattle growing her love for agriculture. Being brought up in a family of teachers, education and working with kids has always inspired her. In 2014, she graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Secondary Education with a Social Studies Major and Inclusive Education Minor. Before joining AITC, Jordyn taught for 5 years in both middle years and high school settings in learning support and teaching various elective and Social Science courses. Having a deeply invested passion for the agricultural industry and field of education, her position with AITC combines each of these. Jordyn currently lives near Fort Qu’Appelle, SK on an acreage with her husband and dog, Waylon. In her free time, she enjoys operating her lifestyle photography business, creating graphic and interior design projects, spending time with friends and family, logging hours at the lake in the summer and the rink in the winter, spending time outdoors, and travelling.

Bio to come.

Sydney grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Despite being a city girl, she always enjoyed visiting her family on the farm. At the University of Saskatchewan, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Environment and Society and an undergraduate certificate in sustainability. When she graduated from USask, she was awarded the Certificate in Sustainability Excellence Award. In 2021, she joined Agriculture in the Classroom as a summer student and fell in love with AITC’s mission and values. She has now returned to help develop and support new resources and programs that teach young people about agriculture, environment, and sustainability. She enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Teako.

Born and raised in Saskatoon, Rachel first became involved with AITC-SK in 2009. Since then her duties have changed many times to accommodate the evolving needs in the organization, leading to her role as the Resource Administrator. The time with AITC-SK has given Rachel a deep understanding of the organization that serves her well in her role and helps to make sure everything runs smoothly in the office. A true team player, what she finds most gratifying about the job is how no two days are the same. There is always something new to learn and do. Almost everything that comes from or goes to the office will pass through her. Rachel has four boys, and takes great satisfaction in raising them. One of the ways in which she shows her love is taking the time to prepare and cook for those she cares about.

Saskatchewan born and raised, Will has spent his career dedicated to community. A history of nonprofit management as well as community programming combines into a passion for stewarding programs that have a positive impact on the world. Will has a passion for food sustainability and a belief that the more we all know about our food where it comes from, the better we all are. Will lives a short drive from Saskatoon on a small farmstead where he loves to grow, process, harvest, and preserve just about everything he can get his hands on. At any given time there might be bees, pigs, gardens, chickens, goats, lamb, or various other surprises growing or being processed in some corner of his yard.

Cassidy grew up in Regina, SK and spent many summers on her grandparents’ farm. Her grandparents own a mixed farm outside of Jasmin, SK. Some of her favourite things to do out there were help feed the cows and domesticate the farm cats. Cassidy went to school in B.C. and after finishing her program, returned home because she missed the prairies. Her current hobbies include crafting, dancing, and hosting small get-togethers for her friends.