The CanadianED Leadership Show

Insights Into School Boards and Education Leadership: A Conversation with Carolyn Broady This podcast episode features an enlightening conversation with Carolyn Brody, vice president of the Canadian School Board Association and the current chair of West Vancouver Schools. The discussion opens with the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the unique role of school trustees and boards in th...

Celebrating 50 Episodes: A Journey Through Canadian Educational Leadership In the 50th episode of the Canadian Ed Leadership Podcast, the host celebrates the milestone by embarking on a virtual tour across Canada, highlighting the diversity and innovation in educational leadership across the provinces and territories. Starting from Prince Edward Island and moving westward to British Columbia, with...

Transforming Education: The Success Story of New Frontier School Board This podcast features a conversation with Mike Helm, Director General of the New Frontier School Board in Quebec, highlighting innovative approaches to education and student support post-graduation. With a focus on adult vocational education, the board operates under a philosophy of lifelong learning, serving a diverse student...

Transforming Education in Northern Alberta: A Conversation with Mike McMann This episode features a deep dive into the educational innovations and leadership of Mike McMann, Superintendent of Fort Vermilion School Division in Northern Alberta. McMann discusses how his division is revolutionizing education by creating career pathways for students from kindergarten through high school. This initiati...

In this insightful conversation, the speaker engages with Steve Gallagher, the Regional Executive Director of Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE), exploring the nuances of educational leadership and the journey from teaching to administration. Steve shares his views on the important qualities of a leader, emphasizing the crucial role of relationships and trust in both teaching and leaders...

Generational Change in Indigenous Education: A Conversation with Brad Baker This detailed conversation with Brad Baker, a respected leader in supporting Indigenous learning in British Columbia, covers the journey of generational change in Canadian education regarding Indigenous perspectives and reconciliation. Baker reflects on the progress and challenges in incorporating Indigenous history and kn...

This episode  features a detailed discussion on leadership in education, highlighting the complex balance between fulfilling legal obligations to staff and moral obligations to students. Ted Franson, a newly retired Superintendent and CEO formerly of Pembina Trails in Manitoba, shares his insights on the pressures and challenges of educational leadership through anecdotes from his career. Emphasiz...

Matt Henderson, Superintendent/CEO of Winnipeg School Division envisions people from all over the world coming to see how the best school divsion in the world operates. He knows he's not there yet, but that's his mission. Using words like "love", "joy" and "rigor" Matt talks about using these tenets to bring justice and opportunity for all students. This conversation is inspiring and thoughtful an...

In this interview, Mark Pearmain, Superintendent of Surrey School District, shares his leadership journey and experiences, emphasizing the importance of team empowerment, confronting challenges, and maintaining a positive outlook. He discusses the teacher shortage crisis and the benefits of working in British Columbia's education system. He also recounts an incident in North Vancouver, highlightin...

In this podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of Nova Scotia's Tri-County educational system with regional executive director, Jared Purdy. Touching on critical events such as the release of the Glaze Report by Dr. Avis Glaze in 2019 that led to major systemic changes including the dissolution of school boards and the departure of school administrators from unions. Jared shares extensi...

In this extensive dialogue, Kevin Godden, a revered Canadian leader and former superintendent of Abbotsford school district, discusses elements of racism and educational disparities prevalent in Canadian society. He hones in on systemic racism and its roots, underscoring its influence even in unsuspecting institutions. He emphasizes that racism is not just interpersonal; it is endemic and must be...

In this podcast episode, Tracy Beaulieu, the Director of the Public Schools branch in Prince Edward Island, shares her journey into the role and her perspectives on what the education system stands for in the province. She talks about the importance of teamwork and collaboration in leadership, as well the significance of work-life balance. Tracy reveals that she gains strength through her extensiv...

In this invigorating episode Dean interviews Craig Cantlie, a global educator whose experiences range from teaching in Vancouver to holding a principal position in Tokyo. The conversation delves into the importance of travel and real-world experiences in broadening Craig's educational horizons. Craig also shares the significance of his British Columbia background and the way it has shaped him. Cra...

This episode features Pino Buffone's experiences as an education director at the Ottawa Catholic District School Board. Pino emphasizes the value of checking in on classrooms and engaging with the school community. He recounts his own education journey and the current direction of the district's new vision prioritizing continuous education for all ages. Additionally, he explores his strategies for...

Join us as Dr, Gina Cherkowski, a passionate educator and leader for STEM education in Canada, discusses the importance of unlocking the unique ways kids learn by combining STEM education with social-emotional skills. Learn about her inspiring journey, the new discoveries in neurodiversity, and the crucial role mental health plays in education. 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 02:24 The Role of S...

In this podcast episode, Chris Smeaton, a veteran in the education sector, focuses on the key components of effective education leadership, from fostering relationships to understanding pedagogy. He also addresses the importance of school boards in strategic decisions and innovation, and underlines how leaders should nurture continuous curiosity about pedagogy and its impact on student learning. L...

In this episode, Cindy Finn, Director General of Lester B. Pearson School Board in Canada, shares insights from her leadership journey and discusses her approach to educational leadership. Notably, she emphasizes on the importance of people-oriented leadership, supporting and empowering her team, and maintaining good communication. Cindy also speaks about the dual benefits and challenges of the bi...

The final episode of 2023 takes listeners on a tour of Canada as my guests share their hidden gems of things to do and see from PEI to BC.

This episode captures some of the book, podcast and viewing recommendations of my guests from season 1.

Associate Superintendent Scott Johnston of Parkland School Division talks about transparency and the Assurance Model used in Alberta School Divisions. We talk about the challenges and complexities of transparency and how it can be used to build trust among stakeholders.

Dave Eberwein, Superintendent of Saanich School District shares a story about learning the he shared publicly on his blog, https://thepowerofwhy.ca/ He also discusses the importance of staying true to your values even and espescially when others might challenge them. We also get into the impact of Generative AI for learners.

Every school district in Canada wants to improve outcomes and opportunities for Indigenous learners. While it's not easy, Superintendent, Peter Barron of St. Paul Education shares how he is not only investing as a leader but he personally is pursuing a dissertation dedicated to this issue.

Simone Gessler is the Superintendent and CEO of Yellowknife Catholic School District. We talk about the beauty, simplicity and power of their Strategic Priorities as well as the challenges leaders are facing.

Newly appointed Superintendent of Abbotsford School District, Sean Nosek shares his journey into this role. We discuss what led him to this decision, the challenge of finding good leaders as well as the challenge of following in the footsteps of a great leader.

Paul Corrigan talks about the wellness journey of Elk Island Catholic School with all its mistakes but also how it has made impact on the district in many ways. We also discuss the Alberta Assurance model and it's role in creating trust and transparency in the province.