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A leading shoe designer for Gina Shoes (London, England), John has many credentials from London College of Fashion and completed a Master in Arts for Fashion Footwear from Cordwainers College.
Kate Ruby-Sachs
2003
Kate is Senior Addictions Counsellor at GreenStone Toronto. She graduated from McGill University and then completed her Master in Science in Social Work at Columbia University
Eden Grinshpan
2004
Eden, a famous foodie and current host on the Cooking Channel, graduated from Le Cordon Bleu London with a grand diplome in both pastry and cuisine.
Roxy Kirshenbaum
2005
Accomplished writer and photojournalist, Roxy currently works as an editor in NYC. After graduating from McGill, Roxy continued to complete a Master of Science in Journalism at Columbia University.
Brain Vadasz
2008
With a Masters in Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, Brian works to better understand heart attacks, strokes and blood disorders and contributes to the development of therapies, clinical management and prevention.
Diana DeSantis
2011
Specialist in Pediatrics
Graduate of McMaster University Medical School
Recipient of 2 Governor General's Academic Medals- Bronze at the secondary level, and the Silver at the undergraduate level
Robbie Frank
2010
Working on Diagnostic Radiology Specialization
Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Qualitative insights
These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.
They have a strong support network and enduring friendships.
Observations from alumni and students suggest that the enduring connections and strong support network at Metropolitan Preparatory Academy help foster long-lasting relationships and a sense of continuity even after graduation.
In university, I was able to keep in touch with the teachers that I was closest to at Metropolitan Preparatory Academy. It feels like a safety net for me because I have a support system, even after graduating from Metro Prep. The same thing goes with all of my friends. Just this morning, I was FaceTiming for two hours with my best friend, just catching up and talking. Every time we have a break, everyone gets back together, and we all hang out. You really do feel like you build that support network at Metro Prep. I find this quality evident in everyone who's graduated from Metro Prep, the ability to handle difficulties and obstacles that come your way because of the independence you've learned at school.
I maintain the relationships I built at Metro Prep. I still feel close to the teachers. I know that whenever I return, the connection with the faculty will remain the same.
The fact that Metro remains a family even after you graduate is what stands out the most in my opinion. I remember being in grade seven, sitting in class and an old student walking into the class and the teachers face lighting up because they were so excited to see a student from the past. Throughout my years at Metro this happened more and soon I got to know the alumni. Being an alumni now, I love going back to visit and see the younger grades, knowing that they are getting the education I got and get to experience all the Metro has to offer. The parents are involved in the school life, being a student there, I got to know my fellow classmates' parents. I do keep in contact with many of the students who went there during my time at Metro. They are all like my brothers and sisters and although our lives are very different now, I know that they are always people I will have in my life and I am immensely grateful for them all. We all grew up together in a sense, and we will continue to grow together.
—Stephanie Ivanoff, alum (2013-2019) (see full review)
THE OUR KIDS REPORT: Metropolitan Preparatory Academy
