The High Performing Educator Podcast

In 2005 Centennial High School started with one leadership class of 25 students.  Now Centennial has six  Leadership classes per year with around 200 students total.  At Centennial, students have hosted and run two Alberta Student Leadership Conferences in 2009 and 2016.  Each conference welcomed 900 students and 150 advisers from across Alberta as well as guests from other provinces and territori...

Michelle Lowey is the teacher of Physical Education & Sports Medicine at Dr. E.P Scarlett High School.  She is HIGH energy and has so much to offer throughout this conversation.  ------ Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com  

Ash Baer has been facilitating leadership programs for the past nine years. She's travelled across Canada and to Europe, working with the coolest student leaders and sharing her passion for authentic, positive, and fun leadership experiences. Ash is a Summer Camp enthusiast and spends her summers at Youth Leadership Camps Canada (YLCC) as the Summer Camp Director. For the remainder of the year Ash...

Ian Howcroft is an action-oriented leader and decision-maker with a focus on customer needs and service. One who can lead a team and is able to build consensus to maximize and leverage the strengths of team members to the overall benefit of the organization. Strong background and interest in advocacy, government relations, public policy, legal/regulatory issues, administrative law and human resour...

A Chicago native, Katherine Drago Luellen has previously served as Director of Admissions at Boston University School of Music, Director of Recruitment & Enrollment for Carnegie Mellon University School of Music, Assistant Dean of Admission & Student Services for Longy School of Music of Bard College, and Assistant Director of Admission/Music Admission Coordinator for University of Puget Sound. Ms...

Antonio Morra is the Leadership Teacher at All Saints Catholic Secondary School and he is always looking for unique ways to provide his students with experiences that will shift their perspectives, challenge their beliefs and ultimately help them grow into better people.  Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com  

Steve Bristol is the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management and Strategic Planning at the Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey.  He is a coach, mentor, and someone that deeply cares about the success of the young people in his school.   Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com  

Tania Vincent is the Chaplain at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School.  She is good friends with Angelo Minardi, a past guest on this show, and both of them share a very obvious passion for giving young people the best opportunities for future success.   Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com  

Michael Booth is the Principal of Blyth Academy's Yorkville and Orbit Campuses. Previously he taught undergraduate courses at Northwestern University, Loyola University and Indiana University while pursuing a Ph. D. in Film Studies. Michael has a B.A. from McGill University and an M.A. from New York University. Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com  

Ren Lukoni has been a teacher in Nipawin, Sk. for 24 hours - just jokes - 24 years. During that time she has written two leadership courses, two local pottery courses and has been involved in student leadership not only in her school and community but also through provincial and national organizations.  Hosting and attending student leadership conferences has been a highlight of her career, as has...

Jason is an educator, basketball coach, youth minister and advocate for mental health.  His goal is to bridge the gap between marginalized youth and extraordinary education.  He is also the youngest guest that we've had on this podcast!    Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com

Ryan Keliher, BA, BEd, MBA, is a high school educator who has spent the past eleven years teaching, coaching and motivating teenagers. He is a former valedictorian, university basketball captain, and Academic All-Canadian who is passionate about student leadership and personal development. Keliher resides in Prince Edward Island, Canada with his wife Siobhan and their baby boy, Rafael. Want to joi...

Mike Anderson is a high energy educator and the principal of the Elementary Remote School of the Upper Grand District School Board.  Formed in August 2020, the Elementary Remote School is a K-8 "virtual" school with approximately 4200 students, 220 teachers, 30 RECEs, 4 administrators, and 2 office coordinators. Our students and staff come from all across the Upper Grand District School Board. Mik...

Melanie is a teacher, student council advisor, lifelong learner and the #1 Springsteen fan :).  She has an infectiously positive aura and is constantly striving to provide her students with the support they need to reach their full potential.   Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com

Since 2002, Joanna Severino and Prepskills have helped thousands of students gain admissions to the top boarding schools, private schools, colleges and universities in Canada and the United States.  Here is her story! Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com

Deb Lawlor is the coordinator of student success at the Ottawa Catholic District School Board.  Her interests include authentic learning experiences & inquiry.  She is an avid outdoor enthusiast, photographer, traveller, optimist & cook.  In this episode, we talk about her educational journey and her travelling sabbatical.    Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingedu...

Christa is passionate not only about teaching & guiding the next generation but also intently interested in anything   related to sustainability and the environment.  Her career path has been very rewarding so far and she always looks   forward to the lifelong learning afforded by having a job in the education sector!   Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator....

Nicole Haire is a powerhouse educator.  She worked in Canada for most of her career, but for the past five years in Qatar.  She has hosted the Canadian Student Leadership Conference and is a nerd for self-development books and literature.  Enjoy this interview.  Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com

Prior to settling in Toronto, Julie, an Ottawa native, studied at The University of Ottawa and Queen's University. In her ten years of teaching, Julie has taught everything (except math!) to a variety of age groups in a variety of locations including Kanata, Bradford West Yorkshire, and now at an independent school in midtown Toronto. A proud Hufflepuff, Julie is an avid Harry Potter fan and has l...

As educators, you put on many hats.  In most of your roles, you're always looking out for the health and success of others.  Sometimes this selfless desire to serve can lead to burnout and lack of focus on your own health and success.  This is why it's so important to make sure you set intentions for your year and not only your students.  Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.high...

Paola has over 10 years of work and volunteer experience in youth and adult faith formation in both the Catholic parish and   Catholic school settings.    She recently finished her Masters in Theology at the University of Toronto.   Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com   

Dr. Seth Goldsweig is the vice principal at The Leo Baeck Day School in Toronto. He has been in formal education for 17 years. His PhD is in educational leadership and believes that education is a tool to help students find their voice and change the world.    Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com  

Catherine is a high energy educator that consistently looks for new and exciting ways to give her students amazing opportunities.  Enjoy this conversation with her. Want to join the High Performing Educator Network: www.highperformingeducator.com  

Matt Sanders is currently the Leader of Experiential Learning for the Lambton Kent District School Board.  In his role, he creates engaging experiences for students to participate in, reflect upon and then apply insights in meaningful ways.  Matt has been an elementary teacher for 10+ years, passionately searching for ways to incorporate technology and creativity into every lesson!   Here are the...

Dan is a Physical Education and Leadership teacher at Sir John A. Macdonald S.S. in Waterloo, Ontario.  He is in his 11th year of teaching, minus the year he took off to work on the largest cruise ship in the world as a sports staff for Royal Caribbean International.    Dan and his wife recently got married this fall in the middle of the pandemic.  He is passionate about fitness, food and a good c...