Our Staff
Aileen
own preschool. After teaching for a few years in the early childhood
field and meeting so many gifted professionals who also shared my
vision, we were able to make my dream a reality in 2011. My goal was to
create a school that had a family feel to it, where teachers, families,
and children feel respected and cared for. I believe in fostering
inclusion in all our classrooms. I believe every child has something
special to offer, and every child has the potential to promote empathy,
kindness, and acceptance. I have confidence in the educational team and
therapists. I value their passion and commitment to providing the best
learning environment for all children at E.C.I. Learning Academy.


Shruti Salian
My name is Shruti Salian, and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. I
graduated from Manipal University, India, with a Masters in
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in 2012. Since then, I have
worked in various institutions and setups to support neurodiverse
children with their speech and language needs. My journey began in Qatar
in 2013, where I was fortunate to be on a team of highly motivated
professionals who worked together to provide holistic, child-centered,
coordinated care and support to children aged 2- 18 yrs. I moved to
Canada in 2017 and was offered a chance at a preschool setup for
neurodiverse children to pursue my career as well as be registered. I
have been lucky to have expert supervisors and colleagues who helped me
throughout my professional journey to become a registered SLP. I am
excited and looking forward to being a part of the team at ECI Learning
Academy.
When I am not working, I am probably fretting over the developmental
milestones for my 3-year-old son or google searching new recipes to
ensure he thinks his mom is still the best cook in the whole wide world.
Susan McIlwain
working with children and youth of all ages in community, academic and
specialized settings. With experience in both Alberta and Ontario,
Susan is especially passionate about coaching all the important people
in children’s’ lives to ensure any necessary practice or rehabilitation
supports are built seamlessly into their natural environments. Allowing
children to be children and be blissfully unaware of the practice
opportunities they are gaining within regular daily activities and
interactions is especially rewarding! Outside of work, Susan enjoys
camping, reading, Muay Thai and spectating at her kids’ various
endeavors.
