Our Team

Kara Fry is committed to building community through establishing strong connections. She has worked in education as a teacher, administrator and also in the not for profit sector. Kara loves to travel and has been an educator in several countries and began her career as a teacher working on a remote Northern reserve. These experiences have molded her beliefs in equity, celebrating diversity, and developing partnerships. For the last 10 years, Kara has worked at Pathways to Education where she has seen the power of building strong and meaningful relationships. Kara is on a journey of learning and embedding Trauma Responsiveness in her work, her life and her community.

Garry Castle took the scenic route to arriving at his role as GRAD Connector with Pathways to Education. He ran summer camps, shepherded the proverbial flock, built tiny homes, and supply taught in many of Kingston’s elementary schools. Since joining Pathways, Garry has applied his relational trade with high school students and their people; offering support, advocacy, mentoring and unconditionally supportive presence. Garry works hard to connect with students and work through what they need. He runs Outdoor Academy programming to help students prepare for independent living after high school. He’s always up for Frisbee.

Roger Romero is a first generation Canadian who came to Canada as a refugee from war torn El Salvador in the early 1980’s. Roger grew up in Kingston’s north end and faced challenges associated with poverty and Adverse Childhood Experiences. His lived and work experience fuels his passion for community building and positive social development for youth. Roger is a Brock University graduate where he majored in Psychology and minored in Recreation and Leisure Studies. He jokingly admits that he studied “fun” but has used his education and experience to support and coach countless young people over the last 10 years. Roger loves to be involved in the community and has held leadership roles at several non-profit organizations.

Stephanie Wight is a passionate educator who has shared her skill set in three countries over 6 years. She has been with Pathways to Education for the past five years in a variety of roles and has loved every minute. She is a self proclaimed life-long learner who is keen to dive into the world of Trauma Responsive Care and how it can re-shape our interactions both within education and elsewhere. Stephanie is currently the Student Experience & Program Facilitator Team Lead as well as a Trauma Responsive Team Lead.