My PQP practicum focussed on the work of John Hattie, more specifically, in effect size of formative assessment on student achievement.  I included the aspect of making this easier for teachers to implement in their classrooms and more engagement of students by using technology.

For PQP candidates, it is my hope that this provides an example for you to generate your own practicum that will allow you to think as a leader, in a leadership role.  If you have any questions, feel free to connect with me.

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When visiting many other educator websites, and from listening to my colleagues in their observations, I've decided that I would try to bring together people, books, videos, and other forms of media that help inspire me or have inspired me along my journey in education.  I hope that it speaks to you and you get a sense of who I am in my philosophy around education.

Inspiring People

First off, my parents and my wife and our children are the people who have been by my side through my career, supporting me.  I cannot say enough to these inspiring people.  I have had so many mentors, who were/are teachers, coaches, colleagues, and leaders.  You've all made me who I am today.  I thank you.

Inspiring Books

Some thought-provoking books that have really shaped the way I look at education over my career.  I'm sure there will be more added to the list as I move forward in time.

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Leadership

Vice Principal, Almaguin Highlands Secondary School & Chippewa Secondary School (2023-24)

Principal, E.T. Carmichael Public School (2021-22, 2022-23)

Principal, NNDSB Summer Programs K-12 (2020-21, 2021-22)

Vice Principal, West Ferris Intermediate & Secondary School (2019-20, 2020-21)

Secondary Rep, NNDSB Educational/Instructional Technology Committee

Secondary Rep, NNPC Executive (NNDSB's OPC Local)

Vice Principal, Northern Secondary School, NNDSB (2017-18, 2018-19)

Mentoring for All Initiative Team Member, NNDSB

Vice Principal, Widdifield Secondary School, NNDSB (2015-16, 2016-17)

ELL Deployment Team Member, NNDSB

Teacher-in-Charge – Assumes all Vice-Principal duties using a Restorative Justice approach.

OSSLT Administrator – Ensured test procedures were followed for all writers and staff supervision readied.

School Success Team – Planned and implemented PD activities for staff throughout the school year.

Student Success Team– Worked with “at-risk” students to mitigate any problems to help in their success. 

Family of Schools Professional Development Co-Chair – Co-Chaired a team of Teachers from feeder schools to provide a full PD day for over 250 educators that aligned with board/school improvement plans.

Safe School Committee Chair – Organized events with a team of colleagues; raised money for Kids Help Phone while allowing students to add their hand pledge to the wall in our common cafeteria using our school colours.

School Technology Committee Chair– Communicated to the administration on the needs/wants of technology from students/staff, provide some procurement of technology, liaison with board technology co-coordinator.

School Website Administrator – Provided staff development on the use of school website, implementing efficient workflows and providing the means for students, staff, school council, and administration

Board-Wide Resource Creator - Curriculum Development document on Cyberbullying & Digital Citizenship.

Computer Competition Chair – Administrated and planned students writing computer competitions. 

Computer Lab Utilization Report and Analysis – Provided our administration with usage reports for computer labs within the school and the need for expansion and capital funding.

Cross-Curricular PLC Team Leader – Descriptive Feedback using Technology in the 21st Century Classroom

Created Student Technology Ambassador – Using student voice and SpeakUp grant funding to create a Technology & 21st Century Learning support group that is on-call for staff and fellow students.

Eco-Schools Team  - Organized events throughout the school year like Electronic Waste Drop-off and a Battery Recycling Program towards obtaining an Eco-School certification.