The staff, teachers, researchers, and educators at The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (JICS) are strongly committed to supporting and fostering excellence in education and research.  Meet our administrative staff, who ensure a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment. 

JICS Institute Administrators

Jennifer Jenkins

Jennifer Jenkins, PhD. C. Psych. link is external

JICS Director

Full Professor and Atkinson Chair of Child Development and Education

Email: jenny.jenkins@utoronto.calink sends email
Phone: 416-978-0939
Research Lab: Responsive Interactions for Learning link is external

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Jun Cheng

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Paige Lancaster

JICS Laboratory School Administrators

Richard Messina

Richard Messina

JICS Laboratory School Principal

Email: richard.messina@utoronto.calink sends email
Phone: 416-934-4509

Chriss Bogert

Chriss Bogert

Laboratory School Vice-Principal

Email: chriss.bogert@utoronto.calink sends email
Phone: 416-934-4512

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Shama Joshi

Office Administrator

Email: shama.joshi@utoronto.calink sends email
Phone: 416-934-4517

Jayda Lam

Jayda Lam

Administrative Assistant

Email: jayda.lam@mail.utoronto.calink sends email
Phone: 416-934-4517

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Victoria Sandic