The High Performing Educator Podcast
The High Performing Educator Podcast is hosted by keynote speaker Sam Demma. It features interviews with principals, teachers, guidance counsellors, and national student association directors. Each episode explores the journeys, beliefs, and strategies of heart-centred and ambitious educators. The podcast aims to remind listeners why they got into education and provide cutting-edge ideas for implementation.
Episodes
Daryl Williams: Two-time Teacher of the Year, Bestselling Author, and Keynote Speaker
Register for the Complete 180 Conference here: https://impact-courses.com/conference849473 Daryl Williams Jr. is a two-time Teacher of the Year, bestselling author, and nationally recognized keynote speaker focused on new teacher confidence and retention. Through his work, he helps schools and districts address the root cause of early-career attrition by strengthening identity, belief, and i
Creativity, Culture, and Leadership with Dr. Patrick Leroux
Louis Patrick Leroux is the 7th Rector of Saint Paul University in Ottawa. Originally from Eastern Ontario, he is a playwright, theatre director, and scholar whose work bridges art and academia. Before joining Saint Paul, Dr. Leroux spent two decades at Concordia University as a professor of English and French studies, researching theatre, contemporary circus, and creative collaboration. A prolif
John McGowan — HUB Senior Account Executive, Education Specialty Practice
John McGowan has joined HUB as Senior Account Executive, Education Specialty Practice. John's 20 years of campus leadership experience will enhance HUB's industry-leading Education Specialty Practice to meet the evolving needs of campuses across Canada. As the General Manager of the McMaster Students' Union, John played an integral role in four capital projects with a cumulative budget in excess o
Michael Lobuzzetta — Principal at Cleveland Hill High School
Michael Lobuzzetta has been a dedicated leader and educator within the Cleveland Hill community for over thirteen years. He currently serves as Principal of Cleveland Hill High School, where he is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility in students, while building a collaborative and engaging school culture for staff, families, and the wider community
Danny Viotto — Director of Senior School at The Country Day School
Joining us this year, Danny Viotto brings a wealth of experience to the CDS community as the new Director of Senior School. Having led the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board as the Director of Education for the past several years, Danny also served as an Academic Superintendent, an Elementary Principal and a Senior School Principal with HSCDSB for almost 15 years. He believes strongly t
Peter Cowan — Vice Principal at Ursuline College in Chatham
With a strong background in mathematics education, Peter Cowan has dedicated his career to fostering confidence and perseverance in students. As the former Head of the Math Department at Ursuline College Chatham, he played a pivotal role in improving the school's EQAO scores by 24% over five years. However, beyond the numbers, Peter takes pride in the transformation within the classroom—witnessing
Zoran Stojković — Mental Performance Specialist with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
Zoran Stojković is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and has extensive experience helping athletes and high-performance professionals develop the psychological skills necessary to perform under pressure. He currently works as a Mental Performance Specialist with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services as a Mental Performance Specialist supporting pilots in optimizing focus, conf
Jeevan Dhami — Vice Principal of Queen Elizabeth Secondary School
Jeevan Dhami is a the vice principal Queen Elizabeth Secondary School in British Columbia. He originally began his career as an Outreach Worker in 2014 at the same secondary school he would return to as a continuing teacher in 2019. With an extensive background in community work through various organizations, Jeevan consistently pursued academics while attending Simon Fraser University to further
Frank Cappadocia — Dean of Continuous Professional Learning at Humber Polytechnic
A leader 'of firsts' Frank Cappadocia enjoys the thrill and challenges of new ventures. In his current position as Dean of Humber College's Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) operations. Tasked with building Humber's CPL activities, Frank works with all of Humber's Senior Deans, Associate-Deans, and dozens of external partners to deliver the 400+ professional courses CPL offers each term. Know
Cherie Sawaryn — Executive Director of the Students' Association of NorQuest College and Founder of BeeKind Hive
Cherie Sawaryn (@BeeKindHive) is the Founder of BeeKind Hive, and the Executive Director of the Students' Association of NorQuest College. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, coaching, and the student community, Cherie has designed and delivered workshops across Canada, led large-scale events and conferences, and supported teams through transformative change. BeeKind Hive began as a s
Mark Klaisner — Executive Director of West40 ISC #2
Mark believes that every child's success is a shared responsibility, and this conviction has guided his career as an educator and leader. Working at both local and statewide levels, he has consistently sought out innovative, outside-the-box solutions to help students grow, thrive, and ultimately become impactful members of their communities. His efforts have ranged from strengthening advocacy for
Adam Seaney — Director of the Galesburg Area Vocational Center
Adam Seaney has spent the past 20 years in K-12 education serving students across multiple districts across the state of Illinois. He received his Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Physical Education and Health from Olivet Nazarene University in 2005 and began a career in education as a paraprofessional in the Mascoutah Community School District. After 2 years as a paraprofessional, he was hired for hi
Garry Tink — Education Director with the Calgary Board of Education
Garry Tink currently works as an Education Director with the Calgary Board of Education. He began his career in the Foothills School Division, where he gained valuable experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. In 2009, he joined the CBE, taking on roles as a Principal and Teacher Staffing Consultant. One of his most notable achievements was the honor of opening Joane Cardin
Norma Saad — Superintendant of education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord
Norma Saad is the superintendent of education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord. She has a rich experience in French language education, having served as principal of secondary and elementary schools, vice-principal, mathematics lead, and teacher. Norma is deeply committed to placing students at the heart of every decision. With a passion for fostering meaningful connections, she believes that the
Ian "Chiz" Chisholm — Founder and Partner of Roy Group, a Leadership Development firm founded in 2004
Ian Chisholm is a founder and partner of Roy Group, a 'small giant' leadership development firm founded in 2004 using research, experiential learning and integrative team practice to work with organizations in developing their next generation of leaders…by developing their senior leaders as our next generation of mentors. Originally from Saskatchewan, Chisholm began his career with the American Ma
Dr. Kate Sievers — Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Grants at Jersey Community Unit School District 100
Dr. Kate Sievers is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Grants at Jersey Community Unit School District 100. With 17 years of experience in administration and 12 years as a middle and high school teacher, she has dedicated her career to improving education and supporting students, educators, and families. Dr. Sievers is passionate about building strong relat
Daniel Klapper — Vice President of Student Services at Western USC
Daniel Klapper is the USC's Vice President of Student Services. In this role, he works with all USC-led services to provide the best experience and support to Western Undergraduate Students. He is responsible for the oversight of the PurpleCare Trust, Clubs System, Peer Support Centre, Food Support, the USC's new professional development program, as well as to support the good governance of the U
Kerri Russell-Channer – Owner & Founder of Russell Aquatics Swim School
For over 20 years, Kerri Russell-Channer has been at the helm of Russell Aquatics Swim School, providing families with exceptional swim instruction and fostering a love for water safety and skill development. Her passion for teaching and commitment to excellence have made Russell Aquatics a trusted name in the community. Outside of work, Kerri loves spending quality time with her husband, Titus
Julie McGillivray — Counsellor at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School
Julie McGillivray has been an educator for over a decade, and she shares her passion for learning with her students. She embraces the philosophy that kindness costs nothing but pays huge returns. When she isn't sharing her joy in the classroom, you can find her spending time with her family and dog on beautiful Georgian Bay, dancing like nobody is watching in her kitchen, or perpetually searchin
Marc Iturriaga — Executive Director of the Mohawk Students' Association and founder of Bonobo Consulting
Marc Iturriaga is the Executive Director of the Mohawk Students' Association and founder of Bonobo Consulting, whose mission is highlighting the importance of fostering belonging within our society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts in Leadership. Marc started his career as a student leader in both Campus Rec and Residence Life, and upon graduation, he worked as a Program Co
Meagan Morris — Vice Principal at St. Joseph High School in the Ottawa Catholic School Board
Meagan Morris is the current Vice Principal at St. Joseph High School in the Ottawa Catholic School Board, where she has served for nearly 25 years. Her career with the OCSB has included roles as a classroom and resource teacher, coach, guidance counsellor, and administrator. She has a particular passion for supporting students in grades 7 and 8. Meagan is a firm believer in servant leadership and
Benjamin Smith — Cross Curricular Head of Equity and Lead Student Success Teacher at Chinguacousy Secondary School
Benjamin Smith is the Cross Curricular Head of Equity and Lead Student Success Teacher at Chinguacousy Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. He is a 2023 national recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, the highest national honour for teachers in Canada, is as 2024 recipient of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Pin, two time recipient of the Peel District School Board
Tony Bisceglia — Principal of James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School
Tony Bisceglia combines his roles as an Urban High Priority Educator and coach with entrepreneurship, while being a father of four. His dedication to education in high-priority urban settings, alongside his entrepreneurial spirit, shapes his multi-faceted approach to making an impact - and while he didn't invent Pickleball, he's certainly enthusiastic about it. ---------- Sam Demma is a best-selli
Kathy Archer — Leadership Development Coach
Kathy Archer knows what it's like to constantly put out fires, question every decision, and carry the weight of an entire organization. She was once that overwhelmed nonprofit leader, teetering on the edge of burnout. Now, she helps nonprofit leaders stop drowning in work, doubting themselves, and carrying it all alone, so they can lead with confidence, set boundaries, and finally take control of
Ryan Wamser — Director of School Improvement for ROE #40 and Director of the Illinois Area 5 SEL Hub
Ryan Wamser has taught middle school Physical Education, high school drivers education and health, been a high school Assistant Principal, an elementary principal, assistant Regional Superintendent, and a district Superintendent. He is currently the Director of School Improvement for ROE #40 as well as the Director of the Illinois Area 5 SEL Hub. Ryan is passionate about helping to support teach
Josh Martin — Principal of Mt. Olive High School
Josh Martin is in his first year as principal of Mt. Olive High School in Mt. Olive, Illinois. A dedicated educator, he has been part of the rural Mt. Olive School District since 2009, serving in various roles throughout his 20-year career. Mr. Martin has taught Health, Driver's Education, and Physical Education, in addition to serving as Student Services Coordinator and Dean of Students. Passiona
Jacqueline Butler — Deputy Head of Student Life and Wellbeing at Holy Trinity School
Meet Jacqueline Butler—an educator, leader, and lifelong learner who's passionate about redefining what school can be. As the Deputy Head of Student Life and Wellbeing at Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill, Canada, Jacqueline has spent the past 22 years fostering a learning environment that connects students with their passions, their well-being, and the world around them. Her journey has taken
Helen Pereira-Raso – Head of School at Holy Trinity School
Helen Pereira-Raso is the Head of School at Holy Trinity School, a highly progressive and innovative Canadian Independent School located in Richmond Hill, ON. In her role as Head of School at Holy Trinity School (HTS) Helen brings a forward-thinking, progressive approach to education that is the foundation for HTS's reputation as leaders in learning. Helen's career as an educational leader has alw
Robert Audet — Ottawa Campus Director at Lambton College
Robert Audet is an innovative leader in the educational sector with over three decades of experience. His entrepreneurial spirit has been a driving force behind his commitment to enhancing student services and educational opportunities. Robert's most notable achievement is spearheading the establishment of an International Campus for Lambton College in partnership with Saint-Paul University in Ott
Brandi Kelly – Superintendent at Mt. Olive School District
Dr. Brandi Kelly is an accomplished author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and consultant with a passion for building thriving organizational culture. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kelly is dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire growth, create positive change, and cultivate environments where success thrives. As a Superintendent, Dr. Kelly has received numerous accolades for her leadership
Andy Rodford — Principal of Venture Gained Consulting
Andy Rodford is a seasoned educator and consultant with over 30 years of experience in both traditional and outdoor education. As Principal of Venture Gained Consulting, he currently works with K-12 schools, universities, camps, businesses, and leaders across North America, helping them bring strategic plans to life, build stronger teams, and create the time and space to focus on what really matte
Aaron Schmitt — Principal of Reitz Memorial High School
Aaron Schmitt is the principal of Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville, Indiana. He and his wife are proud alumni of the school, and have two children who will also attend the school. Aaron was hired as a social studies teacher in 2009, and spent thirteen years in the classroom and coaching baseball before moving into the principal role at the school. This is his third year, and he's hoping to
Taylor Uroda - Student Life and Leadership Assistant and Mathu Vijayakumar - Orientation and Transition Assistant at Trent University Durham
Taylor Uroda (she/her) is completing a Bachelor's in Social Work at Trent University Durham GTA. In her role as the Student Life and Leadership Assistant with the Student Life Team, Taylor plays a key part in developing student engagement initiatives and leadership programming, helping to foster a welcoming and dynamic campus environment. A passionate advocate for the helping profession, Taylor ha
Mark Chapin — Principal of Meyer Middle School
Mark Chapin is the principal of Meyer Middle School in River Falls, Wisconsin serving approximately 750 students in grades 6 - 8. Meyer Middle School was recognized as a National School of Character in 2016 and again in 2024. Mark has served as a building administrator in the School District of River Falls for 16 years. Prior to coming to River Falls, Mark taught for 12 years in the Ellsworth C
Shandi Andres — State Adviser for Kansas FCCLA
Shandi Andres is the State Adviser for Kansas FCCLA. She also serves a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education Instructor at Kansas State University. She is a recipient of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 2023 Leaders Award. She started her career as a FCS Teacher and FCCLA Adviser. She moved to a position as an Extension Agent. She served as a FCS & 4-H Age
Leanne Forrest — Program Manager for Educational Assistants at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Leanne Forrest, is the Program Manager for Educational Assistants at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Her career has spanned over 35 years in special education. She was nominated in 2022-2023 for the Ronald K. Lynch Award for an outstanding and significant contribution reflecting either a sustained compassionate and dedicated commitment by an OCDSB employee to the success of students wit
Callie Sue Costello - Senior at Centennial High School, Boise, Idaho and Idaho FCCLA State President.
Callie Sue Costello is a dedicated senior at Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, and has been an active member of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) since her freshman year. Currently serving as the Idaho FCCLA State President, Callie has demonstrated exemplary leadership, compassion, and empathy in her work with her peers and the community. These values are at the co
Christine Preece - Manager of Mental Health Services & Mental Health Lead at the St. Clair Catholic District School Board
Christine Preece has over 30 years of experience working in child and youth holistic health. Presently she is the Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead and Manager for Student Mental Health Services for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board supporting a system-wide approach to adopting evidence-based mental health strategies through a tiered approach. Previously Christine worked in public health
Janis Volker - School Counselor at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School/Middle School
Janis Volker is the School Counselor for grades 6-12 at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School/Middle School. She started in the district in 2004 as the elementary counselor and spent 4 years at Roselawn Elementary School. In September 2008 she transitioned to the high school/middle school, making this her 21st year in the district. Prior to entering education she was a program coordinator for Barron Cou
Lynne Beck – Principal at Diamond Jenness Secondary School
Lynne Beck fell in love with the North, its people, and the unique lifestyle it offers when she first arrived in the Northwest Territories in 1992. She initially came to the western NWT to offer short-term swimming and canoeing programs in the Tlicho & South Slave regions. After completing her Bachelor of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island, she was drawn back to the North in the s
Russ Sommerfeldt – Principal at the Magrath Junior/Senior High School
Russ Sommerfeldt is a dedicated educational leader with over a decade of experience in K-12 education. He is currently the principal of Magrath Junior/Senior High School, a role he has held for 3.5 years, where he oversees a student population of 430 students from grades 7-12. Russ has a strong background in educational leadership, having previously served as Vice Principal and Athletic Director a
Sean Kenney – Director for the Nova Scotia International Student Program in the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
Sean Kenney is the director for the Nova Scotia International Student Program in the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education and the Coordinator for Community Learning, International Services, and Family of School Supervisor. Previous to his current role, he has been a dynamic classroom teacher, vice principal, and principal spanning 30 years in Manitoba, Quebec, and his home province of Nova Sco
Shannon Mitchell – Training Specialist, Foster Care at The Family Centre in Edmonton
Shannon Mitchell is a dedicated social worker based in Edmonton, Alberta, with a strong focus on learning and development. She began her career 20 years ago in Home Visitation, supporting families as they welcomed new babies. Most recently, she has been serving as a Training Specialist in Foster Care at The Family Centre in Edmonton. Previously, she worked as the Provincial Training Coordinato
Betty Norton, M. Ed. – Chief Academic Officer at Xceed Preparatory Academy Virtual School
For almost 30 years, Betty Norton worked for Broward County Public Schools where she taught middle school students and later concentrated on special populations included Gifted and Exceptions Student Education (ESE) classrooms and Title I schools. Motivated to bring even more value to the students of Broward County, Ms. Norton pursued and earned a National Board Certification in 2004 and a maste
Richard Primrose – Assistant Director at Senior School at St. Michaels University School
Richard is an educator, school administrator, coach, athlete and father. He has been the Assistant Director at Senior School at St. Michaels University School for seven years, and has also worked as the Head of Physical Education and Acting Senior School Director. His professional interests include creating a positive school culture and student leadership development, and in his personal time h
Andrea Michelutti – Principal at Laurelwood Public School
Andrea Michelutti is an experienced administrator with the Waterloo Region District School Board, where she has served communities since 2008. Over the years, she has worked in a variety of schools, gaining extensive experience and insight into the diverse needs of students, staff, and school communities. Andrea believes her role as an administrator is to "Uplift, Uphold, and Support" every person
Paul Turner — Language and Literature Teacher at Upper Canada College
Paul Turner is a passionate Language and Literature high school teacher at Upper Canada College in Toronto, Ontario. Paul has been teaching for twenty-eight years (twenty-five in public education with the last three at the college). Educated at McMaster University with a B.A in English and a B.A. in sociology, he later completed Teachers' College at Jordanhill College, Strathclyde University, in
Todd Nesloney – Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA)
Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House, John C Maxwell, the Center for Digital Education, National School Board Association, the BAMMYS
Jeff Armour - Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the University Students' Council (USC) at Western University
Jeff Armour is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the University Students' Council (USC) at Western University. Jeff graduated with a B.Sc. from Western University and after a few years of service overseeing the Wave and Spoke restaurant and bars on campus the USC encouraged Jeff to enroll in the Project Management program through Western's Continuing Studies. Jeff was subsequently promoted
Kristan McTernan – Vice Principal at the Toronto Catholic District School
Kristan McTernan is a Vice Principal with the Toronto Catholic District School. Prior to becoming a vice principal, she was a teacher for over a decade specializing in teaching English, Special Education and ESL. Highlights of her teaching career include leading the team that won a 2022 TCDSB Exemplary Practice Award for expanding the House System and establishing a mentorship program at Brebeuf C
Michelle Jarvis – Teacher at Morrin School
Michelle Jarvis's story begins in the small, rural community of Morrin, AB where she was born and raised. From her earliest memories, Morrin School was more than just a place of learning; it was a cornerstone of Michelle's childhood. Michelle was a student in Morrin School for her K-12 schooling, moving through the grades with the help of dedicated teachers who nurtured her curiosity and encourage
Natalie Fisher – Manager of Student Services at the Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) at Mohawk College
Natalie Fisher is the Manager of Student Services at the Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) at Mohawk College, where she has dedicated the last seven years of her career. For the past two years, she has taken on the pivotal role of Manager, where she focuses on fostering student success and well-being within a diverse community. As a proud Mohawk alumnus and former member of the varsity women's ba
Shianne Gammon – CTSO Manager, BPA & FFA
Shianne Gammon is a Student Leadership Manager in the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education. She serves both BPA (Business Professionals of America) and FFA. Before she started in her role, she was a high school business education teacher for five years. During her time as a teacher, she was also a BPA advisor and coached high school girls basketball and volleyball. She is very passionate
Katie Paulson – South Dakota CTSO Center Director
Katie Paulson is the South Dakota, Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Center Director. Prior to this role, she has held positions in restaurant management, college admissions, and was the State Director for South Dakota SkillsUSA. As a product of many of the CTSO's herself, she has a passion to grow and help thrive the great CTSO's in South Dakota. Working closely with the State Direct
Tahnia Getson – Executive Director at NWPSA
Tahnia Getson has been working in nonprofits, advocacy and social change for the better part of ten years. They are an active part of the Grande Prairie and surrounding community and have been integrated into the arts scene for most of their adult life. They are constantly seeking out new education about the society that we live in, and are eager to have a better understanding of the community wit
Stephen Hoyland – Assistant Superintendent - Education Services at Battle River School Division
Stephen Hoyland is the Assistant Superintendent - Education Services at Battle River School Division in Camrose, Alberta. Over his career, Stephen has taught Grades 4 to 12 ranging in subjects from Art, English, Social Studies and French. Stephen was a school administrator for thirteen years. He took on the role of Director of Human Resources for three years and now is in his second year as Assis
Michelle Gauthier – Principal of Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Principal of English as a Second Language Programs for the Ottawa Catholic School Board
Michelle Gauthier is Principal of Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Principal of English as a Second Language Programs for the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She has been an educator for 30 years in a variety of roles. She began her teaching career as an ESL and Special Education teacher before completing a Master's Degree in Counselling and beginning her work as a high school counsello
Martina Fasano – Principal at St. Elizabeth Catholic High School
Martina Fasano began her teaching career in 2003 at YCDSB's St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School. She also taught grade 8 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School before returning to the secondary panel and eventually serving as the department head of Canadian and World Studies at St.Maximilian Kolbe, where she taught economics, law, and history. As a vice-principal, Martina has had th
Sylvain Bastien – High school teacher/guidance counsellor at École Secondaire Catholique Renaissance
Sylvain Bastien is a high school teacher/guidance counsellor at École secondaire catholique Renaissance in Aurora, Ontario. He is a proud franco-ontarian, born and raised in northern Ontario who enjoys the little things in life, or "petits bonheurs" as he likes to call them. Former camp counsellor, gymnastics coach and national-level athlete, Sylvain spent most of his time growing up in a leader
Danielle Desjardins – Principal at St. Thomas of Villanova High School
Dr. Danielle Desjardins is the Principal at St. Thomas of Villanova High School and a sessional instructor at The University of Windsor. Throughout her 26 years in education, she has explored many roles including high school teacher, instructional coach, vice principal, and safe and equitable schools principal. Dr. Desjardins' research and professional passions are rooted in critical, emancipator
Sheena Tupper – Administrative Assistant to Fred Svoboda & Clayton Ulrich at Cenovus
Sheena Tupper has been a dedicated member of the Cenovus team since 2010, starting her career as a field administrator. Over the past four years, she has taken on the role of assistant to two Senior Managers, where she has continued to thrive in a dynamic work environment. While Sheena enjoys the responsibilities of her job, it is her passion for fostering a positive workplace culture that truly s
Brian Robson – Executive Director of the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) at Ontario Tech University
Brian Robson is the Executive Director of the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, where he leads a team of full-time, part-time and student staff who strive to enhance the campus experience for nearly 11,000 students. At the OTSU, Brian steward policies, mentors student executives, oversees elections, oversees numerous services, programs and events as w
Chrystal Colquhoun – E-learning and Classroom Teacher at Listowel District Secondary School
Chrystal Colquhoun is an educator and mental health advocate. Student overall wellbeing is at the core of her teaching practices and work within her schools. She has been teaching in AMDSB for 18 years now, and has worked a number of years in alternate education and student success style roles, helping students learn and practice different strategies to help them be successful in life beyond schoo
Norman Gaudet – Head of School/Chef d'établissement at TFS - Canada's International School
Norman Gaudet is a bilingual educator and an accomplished leader with an invaluable international perspective. As Head of School, M. Gaudet leads a team of 300+ teachers and staff members to offer the best educational experience to the 1,500 students of TFS. M. Gaudet brings his determination toward bilingual education to the school that suits its identity and vision for its future. His passion f
Bryan Burns – Principal at Matthew Halton High School
Bryan Burns is the Principal of Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek Alberta. This year is the second for Bryan as Principal, however prior to that he was the Assistant Principal for three years. This year will be his tenth year at Matthew Halton, where he spent eight years as the Learning Support Teacher, taught various levels of Social Studies and brought the first Hockey Academy ( which
Laura Beltran – Principal at St. Joseph's Catholic High School
Laura Beltran is the Principal of St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Windsor, Ontario. She has worked for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School board for the past 31 years. She started her career at Holy Names High School and then moved to a permanent position at St. Joseph's for the next 12 years. She moved into administration as a vice principal in 2010 and was appointed principal of S
Stacy Hovey – Vice-Principal at Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Stacy Hovey, is a Vice-Principal at Holy Trinity Catholic High School. She is a proud receipt of the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers awarded by the Governor General of Canada. Stacy lives out the life she believes in by prioritizing servitude. She began her teaching career in 2005 with the Ottawa Catholic School Board. In addition to her role as Teacher, Department Head and Vice-Principal, Stacy
Rhae-Ann Holoien — Superintendent of Schools for the Battle River School Division
Rhae-Ann has over 30 years of experience as an educator and is in her second year as superintendent in the Battle River School Division. She is passionate about fostering educational excellence, supporting staff and students, and ensuring all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities. In addition to her professional role, Rhae-Ann is a dedicated mom, wife, daughter, sister, and g
David Kelly, Ed.D — Principal at Nixa High School
David Kelly has spent the past 20 years in secondary education serving students across multiple districts in Southwest Missouri. He received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Social Studies Education in 2005 and began a teaching career in the Dallas County R-1 school district. Following a three-year stint there, he began teaching social studies at Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. In 2012, Dr.
Tom Hamer — Deputy Superintendent of Palliser School Division
Tom Hamer, Deputy Superintendent of Palliser School Division, has been bringing his unique blend of big ideas, a growth mindset, and joyful warrior leadership to the role since August 2014. He believes in gently guiding his staff by "planting seeds" and fostering a workplace culture that embraces being "perfectly imperfect." Tom began his teaching career in Quebec, teaching math and science. Befo
Carman Murray — Educator, Speaker and Author of Teachers First: A Guide to Avoiding and Overcoming Burnout
Carman Murray is on a mission to empower teachers and educators to prioritize their well-being, both inside and outside the classroom. With over 20 years of experience, Carman transitioned from classroom teaching to mentoring and supporting others on their healing journeys. Her passion lies in helping educators cultivate healthy habits that transform feelings of overwhelm into renewed energy and f
Lisa Dunnigan — Veteran Educator and Co-Founder of Teach Your Heart Out
Elisa began her educational career over thirty years ago. She started out teaching seventh grade and quickly realized that she wanted to work with younger children. After three years of middle school, her family moved to Gainesville, GA, and she started teaching fourth grade. This was heaven for her. She also worked part-time at Laurelwood Mental Health issue with middle school-aged children as a
Jeff Bradbury — ISTE award-winning and globally recognized digital learning strategist, educational broadcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur
Jeff Bradbury is a Technology Integration Specialist in New Jersey and the creator of the TeacherCast Educational Network. With a background in Music Education, Jeff began performing in front of live audiences at a very early age and grew to love the opportunities he had working with others. This led him to earn his Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 2001 and eventually his Masters in Mus
Claire Kelly (OCT) — Assistant Head of School: Student Life at Appleby College, an independent grades 7-12 school in Oakville, Ontario
Claire Kelly (OCT) serves as Assistant Head of School: Student Life, at Appleby College, an independent grades 7-12 school in Oakville, Ontario. Her responsibilities include leading a portfolio of outstanding student-centric experiences in Arts, Athletics, Service, Student Leadership, and Boarding Life, supporting coaching and leadership development experiences for faculty and students, and facili
Charle Peck — Keynote Speaker and School Mental Health Consultant
Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve the mental health of staff and students. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development to equip adul
Pratima Burton — Student Achievement Leader for Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism at the District School Board of Niagara
Pratima Burton is the K-12 Student Achievement Leader for Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism at the District School Board of Niagara. She has been with the DSBN for 26 years and has held a diverse array of roles that underscore her commitment to redefining excellence. Having dedicated 15 years as a secondary school English teacher, Pratima transitioned into pivotal roles such as instructional coach
Crystina Cardozo — Math Coach at Pine Grove Manor School (NJ), Speaker and Real Estate Investor
Crystina Cardozo is a current math coach at Pine Grove Manor School. She started her career teaching high school and college level math. She also worked as a director of a tutoring math center for k-8 students. She is currently working as a math coach at an elementary school. Because she has worked with kindergarten to college students she knows where their math journey begins and where math will
Kim O'Brien and Lori Friedman — Literacy and Match Coaches at Claremont Elementary School (NJ)
Kim O'Brien is a veteran Elementary teacher of 35 years. She is currently a Math Instructional Coach in Franklin Park, New Jersey. Kim has taught in Texas, New York, and New Jersey. She has a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Kim is currently seeking a certificate in Dyscalculia, difficulty in performing mathematical calculations resulting from damage to the brain. She hopes to provid
Lindsay Reynoldson — Leadership and Physical Education Teacher at Rutland Senior Secondary
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