Experience

The York School

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Head of School - Academics

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  The Associate Head of School works closely with the Head of School in all matters concerned with the smooth and efficient running of the School. This includes contributing to the strategic vision and planning of the school’s academic program. Providing leadership, direction and encouragement of faculty to ensure the delivery of the full academic program, the Associate Head, Academics, is responsible for inspiring teaching and learning and providing researched and timely professional development for teaching staff. The Associate Head, Academics is responsible for ensuring the school is delivering academic excellence and supporting the whole student and is delivering on its IB-focused mission. The Associate Head of School, Academics, is a key member of the Leadership Team at The York School, makes learning focused decisions and is a leader with a demonstrated track record of leading through relationships. Show less

• Director of Learning, Innovation & Technology

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2021

• Director of Instructional Innovation

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2021

  The Director will be a member of the Upper and Lower School leadership teams and will report directly to the Head. The Director will collaborate and work closely with the Principal of the Lower School and the Principal and Vice-Principal of the Upper School to ensure that all teachers receive the best professional development in the area of educational technology and 21st century pedagogy.The Director will collaborate and work closely with the Director of Information Technology to develop, monitor and update a cohesive school plan for the use of educational technology in the school that best aligns with York’s teaching and learning goals and mission.The Director will work in collaboration with the Communications Department to help report on the best examples of teaching and learning for the purposes of broadcast/promotion of the York school brand to our community and beyond.The Director of Educational Technology and Innovation will provide vision and leadership to ensure York’s teaching and learning program is supported by leading edge educational technology resources, pedagogy, best practices and research.The Director will work and collaborate closely with the International Baccalaureate coordinators to ensure pedagogical consistency and alignment with IB program and K-12 curriculum.The Director will lead and collaborate closely with faculty to ensure effective implementation and integration of the most appropriate educational technologies and related pedagogical strategies into curriculum and subject areas.The Director will help define and direct the development of the York Middle School program.The Director will supervise, mentor and develop the K-12 Technology and Learning Coordinator. Show less

• Technology and Learning Specialist

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

  Assisting with the integration of technology across the JK to grade 12 curriculum.Leading faculty professional development around teaching and learning with technology.Working with teachers individually and in small groups to plan, guide and assist in the integration of technology.Assisting and supporting students and teachers with tasks, projects and assignments in the classroom.Researching, initiating and supporting global learning projects.Supporting the grade 6-10 design and technology program.Assisting with the documentation of integrated technology.Working closely with the I.T. department to initiate and employ new technologies. Show less



Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leadership Institute Faculty

  • 2016 - 2016



CIS eLearning Consortium

• ELC Course Reviewer

  • 2010 - 2010



Village Community Schools

• IT director

  • 2009 - 2010



International School Bangkok

• Technology and Learning Coordinator

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2008