About Barbara
Barbara works alongside Gary MacPhie in the Search Associates Canada office, where she helps manage daily operations and supports educators throughout the recruitment process. She also helps organize the Toronto Search Fair, bringing a strong background in business, admissions, marketing, and customer service to the role.
Barbara’s own international career gives her valuable insight into life in international schools. Her first overseas post was with the Canadian High Commission in Singapore, followed by a career with DHL in Southeast Asia. After taking time off to raise her daughters, she returned to work as a Management Accountant at Qatar Foundation and later served as Head of Admissions at the American International School of Guangzhou in China.
Originally from Vancouver, Barbara holds a Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, a business diploma from the University of Copenhagen, and a graduate diploma from Capilano University. She and Gary now live in Stouffville, Ontario.
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