Alexis Shinewald

Alexis Shinewald is a Certified Child Life Specialist at SickKids Hospital, a position held since June 1998, where responsibilities include providing supportive experiences for patients and families and offering coping strategies during medical situations. Prior to this role, Alexis served as a teacher at Yes I Can Nursery School and Temple Sinai Nursery School from 1997 to 1998, focusing on integrated special needs education and Jewish educational practices. Alexis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Medical Philosophy and Education from Western University (1993-1996) and a diploma in Early Childhood Education from George Brown College (1997-1998).