Meet The Team

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Academic Language Therapist (candidate)

Director

B.Ed. Prim/Elem

B.Ed. Sp. Ed.

M.Ed. Inclusive Education

ALT (Candidate)

Amy Anderson has been teaching for over a decade and brings experience from both classroom and instructional resource settings at the primary and elementary levels. After moving from the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia to complete her Bachelor of Education, she continued her studies in Special Education and later earned a Master’s in Inclusive Education. Amy is continuing her education as she is is currently an Academic Language Therapist (candidate).

Throughout her career, Amy has developed a strong passion for supporting children with complex needs and fostering inclusive learning environments where every student feels supported and successful.

Academic Language Therapist (candidate)

Director

B.Ed. Prim/Elem

B.Ed. Sp. Ed.

M.Ed. Special Education

ALT (Candidate)

 Allie Reddy is an experienced educator with 19 years of teaching experience in diverse learning environments. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary), a Bachelor of Special Education, and a Master of Education in Special Education, and is Orton-Gillingham certified. Along with these qualifications, Allie is is continuing her education as she is is currently an Academic Language Therapist (candidate).

Allie is a strong advocate for inclusive education and is passionate about ensuring all students have equitable access to learning. Her work focuses on supporting diverse learners and creating supportive environments where every student can build confidence and succeed.

Registered Psychologist

Jennifer is a compassionate Registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience dedicated to child and adolescent mental health and assessment (or experience assessing school aged children). Throughout her distinguished career, she has served as a School Psychologist supporting more than 25 rural and urban schools across Kindergarten through high school. In addition, Jennifer possesses extensive expertise in working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) populations and has played an instrumental role in developing specialized assessment policies for these students. Her clinical practice is deeply rooted in trauma-informed and neuro-affirming frameworks, ensuring that every child and family receives respectful, empowering care.

Comprehensive Psychological Assessments

With extensive experience in psychoeducational evaluation, Jennifer offers a comprehensive range of assessments tailored to each client's unique profile with a multidisciplinary care modal:

 Cognitive and Intellectual Disability Assessments

 Specific Learning Disorder Evaluations

 Behavioral Assessments

A Holistic, Client-Centred Approach

Guided by a holistic, client-centred philosophy, Jennifer’s passion for supporting children and families shines through in her empathetic guidance to families as they navigate the diagnostic process and implement practical support strategies. 

Outside of her professional endeavours, Jennifer enjoys traveling, gardening, kayaking, spending time with her loved ones, and her cherished dog, Winnie.

Jennifer is currently accepting new referrals for child and adolescent psychological assessments. To learn more about what to expect during the assessment process, please visit our Psychological Assessment section.

Educational Support Specialist/

Numeracy Academic Interventionist

B. Ed. Prim/Elem

M.Ed. Counselling Psychology 

With 19 years of experience in education, Amy is a School Counsellor with a strong background in Special Education and a passion for supporting students in reaching their full potential. She holds a Bachelor of Special Education and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, along with experience in educational assessments.

Her work focuses on helping students develop independence, build confidence, and feel capable and successful in their learning. She believes in creating supportive, positive relationships that help students recognize their strengths, navigate challenges, and develop the skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

Speech-Language Pathologist 

B. Kin. (Hons.)

MSc, Speech-Language Pathology 

R. SLP

 Oriana Pittman is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist, originally from Bird Cove, NL. She completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) at Memorial University before moving to Halifax to pursue a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, graduating in 2023. 

Oriana has experience supporting school-aged children across the province, from Northern Labrador to the West Coast, and now back on the Avalon. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where all forms of communication are recognized and valued.

In her spare time, Oriana loves hiking, travelling, reading and spending time with friends and family. 

Occupational Therapist 

B.Sc., Psychology 

MSc (OT)

OT(R)NL

Robyn Traverse is a Registered Occupational Therapist working in Child Development. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Memorial University in 2015 and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University in 2018.

Since 2019. Robyn has worked across the province providing developmental and rehabilitative services to children aged 0-18. She is passionate about supporting children's participation in everyday activities and advocating for families, all from a neuroaffirmative lens.   

In her free time, Robyn enjoys being active, cooking, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Educational Practitioner 

 B.A., B.Ed. Prim/Elem

  Megan Pike is an enthusiastic educator with three years experience as a classroom teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (English Major, Geography Minor) as well as a Bachelor of Primary/Elementary Education degree. Megan has a great love of traveling and experiencing new cultures. She most recently taught at the Canadian school in Doha, Qatar for two years. Throughout her career, Megan has gained meaningful experience working with students with diverse cultural backgrounds. This has deepened her passion for inclusive education and commitment to creating supportive environments where every learner can thrive. 

 Academic Interventionist

 B.A., French 

Jena Earle graduated this spring from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts in French and is looking forward to beginning her career in education. She hopes to eventually pursue a Master’s degree in Special Education.

Since joining Blossom in 2024, Jena has loved helping students develop the skills and confidence they need to read and spell in both English and French. She finds it incredibly rewarding to watch her students make progress and grow in their learning.

 Academic Interventionist

 B.A., French 

Marissa Warren, from St. John's, completed her Bachelor of Arts in French in 2025. Since then, she has been working towards a degree in primary/elementary education at MUN. 

She has years of experience working with children in recreational and preschool settings as a lead staff member. Her passion lies in working with children and ensuring they have a safe and welcoming place to grow and learn. In her spare time, Marissa enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, fishing and hiking. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, and taking on creative projects. 

 Academic Interventionist

 Hannah Cole is from Torbay. She is starting her fourth year at Memorial University, working toward a French degree, with plans to continue on to Primary/Elementary Education as a second degree. She has been a Sparks and Embers leader with Girl Guides in the community for years and loves working with young girls, mentoring and teaching them valuable skills. She enjoys tutoring and supporting students as they grow in their learning! 

 Academic Interventionist

 Mackenzie O’Brien is heading into her third year as a science student at memorial university, and is looking forward to a career in education. She enjoys everything outdoors-exploring, camping, and hiking! She has been a girl guide her whole life, and now she helps out with a sparks group in Torbay. She is also a lifeguard who enjoys swimming and teaching lessons. She is passionate about her work with Blossom as it gives her the opportunity to help children further their education.

 Payroll & Finance Manager

PCP

Bridget Reddy is a Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) with many years of experience in the payroll and accounting industry. She brings a wealth of financial knowledge and expertise to the Blossom team, overseeing the organization’s financial management and payroll operations.

Bridget plays an important behind-the-scenes role in keeping Blossom running smoothly. From managing payroll and financial processes to supporting day-to-day financial administration, she helps ensure that our operations remain organized, accurate, and efficient.

Her attention to detail, financial expertise, and commitment to supporting the team make Bridget an invaluable part of the Blossom family.