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.

JICS Director

Full Professor and Atkinson Chair of Child Development and Education

Email: jenny.jenkins@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-978-0939
Research Lab: Responsive Interactions for Learning 

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Jun Cheng

Business Officer

Email: j.cheng@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4507

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Paige Lancaster

Receptionist

Email: paige.lancaster@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4526

JICS Laboratory School Administrators

Richard Messina

Richard Messina

JICS Laboratory School Principal

Email: richard.messina@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4509

Chriss Bogert

Chriss Bogert

Laboratory School Vice-Principal

Email: chriss.bogert@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4512

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Shama Joshi

Office Administrator

Email: shama.joshi@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517

Jayda Lam

Jayda Lam

Administrative Assistant

Email: jayda.lam@mail.utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517

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Victoria Sandic

Communications Officer

Email: victoria.sandic@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-934-4517