Mark Salkeld, Head of School: Leading LCC - A Year One Retrospective

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Salkeld to reflect on his inaugural year as Head of School at Lower Canada College. Drawing on 30 years of experience as an educator in both the United Kingdom and Canada, Mark shares how his transition from Director to Head of School in June 2025 shifted his perspective on the LCC community. He discusses the "lessons learned" during his first year, the specific student interactions that remind him why he chose a career in education, and the delicate art of balancing the needs of our youngest Kindergarteners with Seniors preparing for life beyond the campus.The conversation also dives into the mechanics of school leadership, exploring the vital partnership between the Head of School and the Board Chair in maintaining the school's strategic momentum. As LCC looks toward the future, Mark outlines his vision for upcoming shifts in curriculum and school culture, the "big audacious goals" for the next academic year, and the essential skills today’s students will need to thrive over the next decade. We wrap up the episode with 'The Rapid-Fire 7,' where Mark weighs in on the ultimate Montreal bagel debate and reveals his hidden talents and favorite pop culture picks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.