The idea of starting TEAM School began back in the mid-1970s when co-founders Ken Philbrook and Art Steinberg were young teachers at the beginning of their careers. The pair's in-home tutoring service eventually grew into a school, TEAM (Tutorial and Educational Assistance in Mississauga) - offering academic upgrading and extra support to students aged 8-12 years old as they worked their way towards achieving grade-level proficiency.
Mentor College grew out of TEAM School. The aim of Mentor was to provide an academic setting for students who had progressed beyond the needs of the small group, individualized instruction that TEAM School provided. Mentor College eventually grew into a multi-division school with two campuses educating children all the way from JK to university entrance.
Today, Mentor College & TEAM School are home to 1600 students spread across three campuses: the Mentor College Main Campus (Grades 5-12), the Mentor College Primary Campus (JK-Grade 4), and TEAM School (Grades 1-8).
Ken Philbrook - Owner/Co-Founder, Mentor College & TEAM School
As a parent himself, Executive Director & Co-Founder Ken Philbrook knows and understands your concerns about the education of children. He co-founded the school because of his desire to offer an educational environment where consolidation of basic skills allowed students to experience the joys of learning that would lead to greater self-confidence and self-esteem. After a career as an educator with special interest and background in special education, Mr. Philbrook continues to take an active role in maintaining a positive, caring environment, rich in personal attention, where children are encouraged to think and reason for themselves.
Barb Philbrook - Executive Principal, Primary Division (JK-Grade 4)
Barb Philbrook has been with Mentor College since the school’s inception – having fulfilled the roles of Resource Teacher, Primary Co-ordinator, and Primary Division Principal. As Principal, Mrs. Philbrook liaised with current and prospective parents and families and was actively involved in all aspects of life at the Primary Campus. As Executive Principal, she continues to provide guidance and direction to principals as they oversee the day-to-day operations of the school. Mrs. Philbrook holds a MEd from University of Toronto.
in 2021, Mentor College & TEAM School celebrated a significant milestone: 40 years! Directors, current staff, former staff, and alumni all contributed to the story of the first 40 years of Mentor & TEAM. Watch the four-part video series commemorating and documenting the 40th Anniversary of Mentor College & TEAM School.
