O’Neil Edwards
Executive Director
O'neil Edwards, MBA (he/him) is an award-winning education professional who has two decades of senior leadership as a Global Education administrator for non-profits, secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. During his over twenty dedicated years of post-secondary leadership, O’neil has been instrumental in guiding planning processes in supporting the development of innovative programs and services that promote student retention, engagement, and success, and has led interdisciplinary teams in addressing emerging priorities. He has led collaborative work on implementing access departments, international student foundation programs and strategies at the post-secondary level in Canada. O’neil has experience leading government working groups in addition to university and high-school boards in policies, programs and professional development towards organizational excellence. O’neil has had the privilege of living and working in many different countries, bringing unique insights to his work. Building on a passion for developing people’s potential through education, O’neil continues to be part of programs that bring real social change. O’neil is the Board Chair for Kick Start Arts.
"Long ago, I made a promise that I would never act against the best interests or the excellence of my own people – that I would do my best to ensure that we were worthy of the stewardship of our community and country. I made a promise that we leave a better world for generations to come. To make and keep such a promise is to understand that money and position are tools - not goals. Now is not the time for a failure of imagination."
Nicole Norsworthy
Kids Program Manager
Nicole is a performer, teacher and choreographer. Nicole is also a graduate of Randolph College and recipient of the Triple Threat award. As a performer some of her most recent musical theatre and stage credits include: Jesus Christ Superstar (Charlottetown Festival); Anne of Green Gables: The Musical (Charlottetown Festival); House of Martin Guerre in Concert (Charlottetown Festival); Pirates of Penzance (1000 Islands Playhouse) The Barber Of Seville (Canadian Opera Company) Annie (YPT) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (1000 Islands Playhouse) Fiddler on the Roof (Stage West Mississauga) UnEarth (Helix Dance Project). She has also had several opportunities to dance on film/tv projects including; Frenemies (Disney) Life (Gen 1) Best Christmas Party Ever (Hallmark) and episodes of Bomb Girls, Nikita, Suits, and The Next Step. Nicole is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with her students.
Carmen Leardi
Kids Program Coordinator
Carmen Leardi is a dance and theatre performance, fitness, and education professional and administrator.
An alumni of Randolph College for the Performing Arts, Carmen's work in the arts sector has taken her around Toronto and the GTA, as well as to her home community of Windsor/Essex-County. Her work as a performer, director, and "outstanding" choreographer has been recognized on stages and screens across Canada and the USA. She has been training in dance and performance from a young age, and has been teaching young performers for nearly a decade.
In addition to working with Randolph Kids, Carmen has been on faculty with The Institute for the Performing Arts, Barre3 Toronto, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, and continues to work with the studio she frequented as a young performer, Rivertown Dance Academy. Carmen values a professional and community-oriented team to foster the best experience for young people to engage and explore at Randolph Kids.
Courtney Day
Kids Program Liaison Officer
Courtney Day is a Toronto based actor, singer, and arts administrator. Courtney received her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from Queen’s University in 2019, where she studied dramatic arts and classical voice. She also holds a diploma in Triple Threat Performance from the Randolph College for the Performing Arts.
Courtney’s previous experience working with young artists includes Launchpoint Academy, Oshawa Little Theatre, and The 2020 Juvenis Festival.
When she is not working for Randolph Kids, Courtney is pursuing a career in performing. Select Credits include: Cinderella The Family-Friendly Musical Pantomime (T.Y.T. Theatre), Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (T.Y.T. Theatre), Unity (1918) (RCPA), Guys and Dolls (RCPA), Robin Hood (The Lakeside Players) and Goodbye Paris (Dan School of Drama and Music).
Courtney is ecstatic to begin her new role as Program Liaison Officer for the 2023/2024 year, and continue working with the team to provide fulfilling and inspiring experiences for all Randolph Kids students.