Director of Admissions and Assistant Head of Upper School

Mr. Budden has been with the school for more than 25 years and he has been directing the Admissions department since 1989. Mr. Budden interviews all the grade 3 applicants and all the Uupper School applicants.

Alanna Sanderson: Administrative Assistant: Admissions

Whether you telephone, e-mail or visit one of our Open Houses, Ms. Sanderson will be one of the first people you communicate with at Crescent School. She is your primary guide through our admissions process; answering your questions, arranging your son's interview, greeting you at Open House and a multitude of other tasks to make your application experience a positive one

Mark Hord: Head of Middle School

With over 25 years of both teaching and administrative experience, Mr. Hord has dedicated his career to educating boys. He is also a member of our Middle School admissions team and interviews both grade 7 and 8 applicants.

Ross MacDonald: Head of Lower School

All the applicants to grade 4 will meet Mr. MacDonald. Besides being a part of the Lower School admissions team, he coaches the Under 12 Basketball team and he has been Chair of the Character Council which is committed to enhancing Character Education at Crescent School.

Mark Suckling: Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher

Mr. Suckling is another member of our Middle School admissions team who interviews grade 7 and 8 applicants. He has been teaching Middle School boys for more than five years and is currently a grade 8 Homeroom Teacher and Mentor. He teaches grade 8 Mathematics which includes an expanded problem solving component, as well as grade 7 Science. As the grade 7 basketball coach, he has travelled with his team over the years to various regions of Canada for the annual CAIS Under 13 basketball tournament.

Michael Ruscitti: Assistant Head of Middle School

Mr. Ruscitti interviews many of the grade 7 applicants, in conjunction with other admission officers, and with them is directly involved in the decision making process at that level.  He has been involved in educating boys specifically and understanding their unique needs for over 10 years.

Robert Cranston: Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher.

Mr. Cranston is in his 23rd year of teaching. He spent his first 5 years in the public system and the remaining has been at Crescent School. He is the Mathematics Curriculum Head for the Lower School and is the Grade 6 Form Teacher where he teaches Mathematics and Science. As the Grade 6 math teacher, Mr. Cranston has been very successful in preparing his students for the Canadian Mathematics League and Pythagoras Mathematics Contests. He also works in the Admission's Department where he is responsible for interviewing candidates for grade 5 and 6.