Learn with Ayabeh Skills Academy

Diane Serré is a proud Algonquin woman from the Nipissing region and a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities. She has committed her career to supporting the well-being of those who face systemic barriers, with a passion rooted in supporting Indigenous communities. In her extensive experience as a Manager of Community Programs and Services, she has worked to provide culturally informed resources to criminalized and marginalized women. Her advocacy includes testifying at the MMIWG National Inquiry, calling attention to the unique challenges faced by Indigenous women. 

Driven by a deep commitment to socio-economic justice, Diane works to foster resilience, cultural awareness, and healing across all nations. Her efforts honour the histories,

traditions, and rights of Indigenous peoples, while also promoting unity, understanding, and respect among all communities. With a vision of building stronger, more inclusive societies, Diane is dedicated to creating a future where all individuals can thrive, and cultural diversity is celebrated as a source of strength.

Robert Ryan, originally from Newfoundland and now residing in Ottawa, has taught students worldwide for 25 years. He brings experience from working in Canada, Central America, and the Middle East to Ayabeh Skills Academy, specializing in intermediate and high school education. 

Sarah Eleanor Davis is the proud mother to identical twin girls, a bonus daughter, 2 puppies and 2 chinchillas. Sarah volunteers at her daughter's school as Vice President of Parent Council and as an active member of the Township of Russell’s Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. 

Sarah has lead an exemplary career as an Executive Leader. She has over 20 years experience supporting individuals and families. She has a keen understanding and a commitment to vulnerable families’ difficulties. Additionally, Sarah has a solid knowledge of how racism, ageism, classism, sexism, homophobia, trauma, addiction, mental health, criminalization, violence against women and transgender issues, impact marginalized communities. 

With a proven track record, including advocacy for communities that tackle multiple barriers such as mental health, poverty, discrimination, and criminalization, lack of health care and lack of housing; Sarah is an expert in social services.

With a history of lived-experience, Sarah is a humble, inclusive and caring Family Mediator. Leadership comes naturally to Sarah and has been evident in her ability to increase the profiles, capacity and service provision to marginalized communities in Ottawa.

Sarah is a qualifying Accredited Family Mediator and Parenting Coordinator, specializing in diverse family structures. 

In Algonquin culture, education is a shared responsibility of the community, ensuring that knowledge is passed down through collective wisdom and experience. At Ayabeh Skills Academy, we uphold this tradition by relying on the expertise of diverse community members to help shape and guide our educational program. 

Our Education Advisory Council brings together educators, cultural knowledge keepers, coaches, and specialists from various fields to ensure our approach is holistic, inclusive, and rooted in Indigenous ways of learning. Through their guidance, we create a supportive and enriching environment that nurtures the academic, athletic, and personal growth of our students.