Cassandra Hallett, a former Program Officer in CTF’s International Program since 2003, is CTF’s new Secretary General, effective January 2, 2015. Better known as Cassie, she began her career as a teacher in 1992 (although family and friends pegged her as a teacher long before). Teaching took Cassie from her home province of Nova Scotia to the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and, more recently, Tanzania; a teacher to the core, she will happily tell stories of wonderful experiences in each school she taught.
In addition to teaching, Cassie’s career in education has included a variety of leadership roles. Before joining the CTF staff, she served as the first full-time Professional Development Coordinator in Nunavut and was an English Language Arts Coordinator for both the Kivalliq School Division and the Nunavut Department of Education. She was twice elected President of the Kivalliq regional teachers’ association and also served on the central executive of both the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) and the founding executive of the Nunavut Teachers’ Association (NTA). She is a proud alumnus of CTF’s Project Overseas (1999 and 2002).
Cassie is a strong advocate for quality inclusive publicly funded public education and a proud mother to two elementary aged children who teach her a great deal each and every day.
I am a passionate educator, innovative leader and lifelong learner. My lengthy experience in education includes Teaching, Presenting, Administration, being President of the BCPVPA, Associate Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of the Greater Victoria School District. My husband David, two wonderful sons and daily running add love to my life and balance to my world.
Michael Furdyk is co-founder of TakingITGlobal, providing innovative global education programs that empower youth to understand and act on the world’s greatest challenges. He completed his Master of Design in Inclusive Design at OCAD University, and is an Adjunct Professor for the Master of Education Technology program at Long Island University.
Paul is an education consultant with 35 years of experience in education, most recently as a Superintendent/CEO in Manitoba. He serves in an advisory/governance capacity to numerous provincial, national and international organizations. Paul is committed to the continuous improvement of our education system and is currently the mentor for the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents.
Jim Costello has served as the Director of Education for the Lambton Kent District School Board since 2010. Prior to this appointment, Jim held the position of Superintendent of Human Resources and Superintendent of Special Education, and was formerly a secondary school teacher and administrator.
Monique est professeure-chercheuse en adaptation scolaire. Elle est responsable du programme de prévention des difficultés d’apprentissage en lecture à la maternelle La forêt de l’alphabet. Elle codirige l’équipe de recherche d’ABRACADABRA, une ressource en ligne et gratuite destinée à soutenir la réussite des premiers apprentissages en lecture et en écriture.
Judy Arnold has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, principal and district supervisor in Ontario and remains a member of the Ontario College of Teachers. From 2001 to 2009 she held management positions with the B.C. government’s Ministry of Education, where she worked with superintendents across the province to improve student achievement. She moved to Yukon in 2010, and has worked as a senior manager with the Department of Education, where she helped build positive relationships and improve outcomes for all learners. She has an undergraduate degree in English and a Master’s of Education in Curriculum Studies from the University of Western Ontario.
The Hon. Peter L. McCreath, PC, DCL, MA, MA(Ed), FRSA, ICD(D) is a native and resident of rural Nova Scotia. He has had a diverse career which has included: officer RCNR, high school and university teacher, professional development staff NS Teachers’ Union, federal MP and cabinet minister, founding chair, NS Liquor Corporation, communications and public affairs consultant. Has authored a number of trade and text books in history and human rights, as well as scripted a number of documentary films.
Actuellement chargé de cours à l’université Laval pour la formation des futures directions d’établissements scolaires, j’ai été président de l’Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française de 2008 à 2016, après avoir directeur général de la Commissions scolaire des Navigateurs de nombreuses années. Je suis présentement président ou vice-président de plusieurs associations dans les domaines de l’éducation, du sport et de la santé.
Dr. MacDonald is presently employed as Vice President, Academic & Applied Research at Holland College, Prince Edward Island. He was most recently Deputy Minister of both Workforce and Advanced Learning, and Education & Early Childhood Development Departments for the Government of Prince Edward Island. Prior to Government, he was Superintendent of the largest School Board in the Province.
He is a past member of the Governing Board, Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI), at the organization for Economic Cooperation of Development (OECD) in Paris, France.
John Malloy, Director of Education joined the Toronto District School Board on January 4, 2016. Prior to this position, he served as an Assistant Deputy Minister with the Ontario Ministry of Education and as Director of Education for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Before that, he was a Superintendent of Education with the York Region District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Dr. Malloy believes strongly in the importance of working collaboratively with all partners to achieve our shared goals in education. His priority is to provide equitable access and opportunity to learning environments that promote well-being and allow Ontario’s learners to achieve success. Since joining the TDSB, Dr. Malloy has established a new Learning Centre structure across the board and introduced the Vision for Learning and Integrated Equity Framework, which focus on bringing resources closer to schools and providing each and every student with the conditions necessary for achievement and well-being.
Michele Jacobsen, Professor and Associate Dean, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, provides academic leadership for graduate students in research and professional graduate programs. Michele uses design-based research to study technology-enabled learning in school and post-secondary classrooms and evaluates the design of participatory learning environments that sponsor knowledge building, intellectual engagement and assessment as learning.
Chris Kennedy is the Superintendent of Schools in West Vancouver, B.C. He is also a regular writer and speaker on innovation and new technologies in education. He blogs at Culture of Yes and you can follow him on Twitter @chrkennedy.
Monsieur Roger Paul est directeur général de la Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires depuis le 1er janvier 2011. Auparavant, il était directeur de l’éducation et secrétaire du Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien où il a œuvré pendant neuf ans.
Monsieur Paul a acquis une vaste expérience pendant trente-deux ans dans le domaine de l’éducation et du leadership. En effet, il a œuvré au sein de conseils scolaires et il a travaillé pour le ministère de l’Éducation de l’Ontario comme agent d’éducation. En plus de siéger au conseil d’administration de l’Association francophone internationale des directeurs d’établissements scolaires (AFIDES) avec un collègue du Québec, à titre de représentants du Canada pendant de nombreuses années, il a présidé l’Assemblée générale annuelle de l’AFIDES en octobre 2007, à Tunis en Tunisie ainsi qu’en octobre 2009, à Ottawa.
Au cours de sa carrière, monsieur Paul a été président du Conseil ontarien des directions de l’éducation en langue française, de même que président de l’Institut de leadership en éducation de l’Ontario. Il a également représenté l’Ontario à titre de directeur général de l’éducation au comité exécutif du Regroupement national des directions générales de l’éducation (RNDGE).
Monsieur Paul est titulaire d’une maîtrise en éducation en counselling éducationnel, de deux baccalauréats es arts, dont l’un avec concentration en espagnol et l’autre en éducation physique, de même que d’une formation approfondie en leadership au niveau des études doctorales.
Brian O’Leary, B.A., B.Ed., Med., is in his fifteenth year as Superintendent of Seven Oaks School Division. As Superintendent Brian is responsible for 11,000 plus students and 1,500 staff. Seven Oaks serves a diverse and culturally rich working class suburban area of Winnipeg. Brian is proud that Seven Oaks values inclusive education. Under Brian’s leadership the division has made dramatic gains in student engagement, attendance and high school graduation. Seven Oaks is a leader in indigenous education and in promoting equity.
Brian has served as president of the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents, sits on the National Council of the Canadian Education Association, is active with the United Way of Winnipeg and teaches courses in Education at the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba.