Career Profile

Principal
2014 to now: Western Canada High School
2012 to 2014: Georges P. Vanier School

Assistant Principal
2009-2012 MidSun School

Acting Assistant Principal
2009: Learning Leader
2006-2009: Teacher
1998-2009: William Aberhart Social Studies and Political Science (Advanced Placement) Grade 10 to 12

Consultant
2005-2008: Alberta Education Social Studies 30-1 Examination Design Working Group Social Studies 20-1, 30-1 Curriculum Design Group

Teacher and Dept Head
1991-1998: Branton School Social Studies, Outdoor Education Grade 7 to 9

Canadian Forces, Reserve Officer
1981-1992: Various Staff Positions;
Course Commander, Company Commander, Various Leadership Courses Deputy Commander, Arctic Indoctrination Course Operation Officer, Various Posting throughout Canada  

Academic Credentials

Master of Education (Études en Langue et Culture) University of Alberta 2003
B. A. (Histoire, Mineure en Education) Université Laval 1991

Selected Institutional Affiliations and Professional Leadership Roles
President: Alberta Debate and Speech Association 2009-2011
President: Réseau d’Études Sociales Provincial 2000-2004
General Manager : National Debate Team, 2008-2011
Head Coach: National Debate Team, 2006-2008
Head Coach: Provincial Debate Team, 2000-2007
Deputy Chief-Adjudicator: World School Debating Championship 2005
Organizer: Pan-American Debate Championship 2006, 2007
Organizer: North American Debate Championship 2007
Organizer: National Debate Championship 2003, 2008
Organizer: Model United Nations 2002 to 2008.
Organizer: Battle of the Bands 2001 to 2008.
Organizer of more then 50 off-campus trips across Canada and the World

Selected Specialist Leadership Training
March 2017, Understanding Leadership workshop
November 2016, IB Administrator training level 2
February 2015, IB Administrator training level 1
November 2011, Coaching out of the Box 2009-2011, Multiple SIRS training sessions
October 2010, PLC Conference October 2010, New Administrators ATA conference March 2011, Session on Resource Allocation Method
February 2009; Effective meetings
January 2009; Online Book Study: Five minds for the Future
October 2008; Our System Alignment
March 2008; Staffing Profile

Selected Communication Experiences: Presentation, Reports & Publications
« The NEST program, success for At-Risk Students »
Presentation at MFWHRD Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia, October 2018

« Creating a school safety net to face student anxiety »
Presentation at MFWHRD Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia, October 2017

« MidSun-Centennial Tutoring Program, a Success Story »
Presentation at the Calgary Teachers Convention, February 2011

« Debate in the Classroom »
Presentation at the New Brunswick Teachers Conference, May 2011 Presentation at the Calgary Teachers Convention, February 2010 Presentation at the Conseil Français Conference, November 2007

« Quality Administration in an Immersion School »
Canadian Journal of Immersion, Fall 2009

« Le monde Merveilleux des Etudes Sociales »
Presentation at the Central and Northern Alberta Teachers Convention, February 2008 Presentation at the Conseil Français Conference, November 2007

Enseignement de la Guerre froide au secondaire, Projet présenté à la Faculté St-Jean en vue de l’obtention de la Maîtrise en Science de l’Education : Edmonton, Faculté St-Jean, University of Alberta. Déposé en Décembre 2002

Awards

Prix d’excellence Sénateur Tardif du Conseil Français, 2008
Alberta Education Excellence in teaching award, 2006
Governor General Medal for Bravery, 2002
Social Studies Council, Outstanding Service Award, 2001
Canadian Force Decoration, 1992
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Leaders Award 1982

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