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The High Performing Educator Podcast
by Sam Demma
The High Performing Educator Podcast is hosted by keynote speaker Sam Demma. By tuning in, you will hear the journeys, beliefs and strategies of heart-centred and ambitious educators. You can expect interviews with Principals, Teachers, Guidance Counsellors and National Student Association Directors, and anyone who influences youth. Each episode will remind you why you got into education and provide you with cutting-edge ideas you can implement now. Would you like to recommend our next guest? Email us: [email protected]
Episodes
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Daryl Williams: Two-time Teacher of the Year, Bestselling Author, and Keynote Speaker
Register for the Complete 180 Conference here: https://impact-courses.com/conference849473 Daryl Williams Jr. is a two-time Teacher of the Year, bestselling author, and nationally recognized keynote speaker focused on new teacher confidence and retention. Through his work, he helps schools and...
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Creativity, Culture, and Leadership with Dr. Patrick Leroux
Louis Patrick Leroux is the 7th Rector of Saint Paul University in Ottawa. Originally from Eastern Ontario, he is a playwright, theatre director, and scholar whose work bridges art and academia. Before joining Saint Paul, Dr. Leroux spent two decades at Concordia University as a professor of...
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John McGowan — HUB Senior Account Executive, Education Specialty Practice
John McGowan has joined HUB as Senior Account Executive, Education Specialty Practice. John's 20 years of campus leadership experience will enhance HUB's industry-leading Education Specialty Practice to meet the evolving needs of campuses across Canada. As the General Manager of the McMaster...
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Michael Lobuzzetta — Principal at Cleveland Hill High School
Michael Lobuzzetta has been a dedicated leader and educator within the Cleveland Hill community for over thirteen years. He currently serves as Principal of Cleveland Hill High School, where he is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility in students,...
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Danny Viotto — Director of Senior School at The Country Day School
Joining us this year, Danny Viotto brings a wealth of experience to the CDS community as the new Director of Senior School. Having led the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board as the Director of Education for the past several years, Danny also served as an Academic Superintendent, an...
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Peter Cowan — Vice Principal at Ursuline College in Chatham
With a strong background in mathematics education, Peter Cowan has dedicated his career to fostering confidence and perseverance in students. As the former Head of the Math Department at Ursuline College Chatham, he played a pivotal role in improving the school's EQAO scores by 24% over five…
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Zoran Stojković — Mental Performance Specialist with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
Zoran Stojković is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and has extensive experience helping athletes and high-performance professionals develop the psychological skills necessary to perform under pressure. He currently works as a Mental Performance Specialist with Canadian Forces...
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Jeevan Dhami — Vice Principal of Queen Elizabeth Secondary School
Jeevan Dhami is a the vice principal Queen Elizabeth Secondary School in British Columbia. He originally began his career as an Outreach Worker in 2014 at the same secondary school he would return to as a continuing teacher in 2019. With an extensive background in community work through various...
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Frank Cappadocia — Dean of Continuous Professional Learning at Humber Polytechnic
A leader 'of firsts' Frank Cappadocia enjoys the thrill and challenges of new ventures. In his current position as Dean of Humber College's Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) operations. Tasked with building Humber's CPL activities, Frank works with all of Humber's Senior Deans,...
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Cherie Sawaryn — Executive Director of the Students' Association of NorQuest College and Founder of BeeKind Hive
Cherie Sawaryn (@BeeKindHive) is the Founder of BeeKind Hive, and the Executive Director of the Students' Association of NorQuest College. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, coaching, and the student community, Cherie has designed and delivered workshops across Canada, led…
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Mark Klaisner — Executive Director of West40 ISC #2
Mark believes that every child's success is a shared responsibility, and this conviction has guided his career as an educator and leader. Working at both local and statewide levels, he has consistently sought out innovative, outside-the-box solutions to help students grow, thrive, and ultimately...
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Adam Seaney — Director of the Galesburg Area Vocational Center
Adam Seaney has spent the past 20 years in K-12 education serving students across multiple districts across the state of Illinois. He received his Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Physical Education and Health from Olivet Nazarene University in 2005 and began a career in education as a…
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Garry Tink — Education Director with the Calgary Board of Education
Garry Tink currently works as an Education Director with the Calgary Board of Education. He began his career in the Foothills School Division, where he gained valuable experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. In 2009, he joined the CBE, taking on roles as a Principal and…
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Norma Saad — Superintendant of education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord
Norma Saad is the superintendent of education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord. She has a rich experience in French language education, having served as principal of secondary and elementary schools, vice-principal, mathematics lead, and teacher. Norma is deeply committed to placing students at...
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Ian "Chiz" Chisholm — Founder and Partner of Roy Group, a Leadership Development firm founded in 2004
Ian Chisholm is a founder and partner of Roy Group, a 'small giant' leadership development firm founded in 2004 using research, experiential learning and integrative team practice to work with organizations in developing their next generation of leaders…by developing their senior leaders as our...
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Dr. Kate Sievers — Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Grants at Jersey Community Unit School District 100
Dr. Kate Sievers is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Grants at Jersey Community Unit School District 100. With 17 years of experience in administration and 12 years as a middle and high school teacher, she has dedicated her career to improving education...
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Daniel Klapper — Vice President of Student Services at Western USC
Daniel Klapper is the USC's Vice President of Student Services. In this role, he works with all USC-led services to provide the best experience and support to Western Undergraduate Students. He is responsible for the oversight of the PurpleCare Trust, Clubs System, Peer Support Centre, Food...
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Kerri Russell-Channer – Owner & Founder of Russell Aquatics Swim School
For over 20 years, Kerri Russell-Channer has been at the helm of Russell Aquatics Swim School, providing families with exceptional swim instruction and fostering a love for water safety and skill development. Her passion for teaching and commitment to excellence have made Russell Aquatics a…
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Julie McGillivray — Counsellor at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School
Julie McGillivray has been an educator for over a decade, and she shares her passion for learning with her students. She embraces the philosophy that kindness costs nothing but pays huge returns. When she isn't sharing her joy in the classroom, you can find her spending time with her family and…
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Marc Iturriaga — Executive Director of the Mohawk Students' Association and founder of Bonobo Consulting
Marc Iturriaga is the Executive Director of the Mohawk Students' Association and founder of Bonobo Consulting, whose mission is highlighting the importance of fostering belonging within our society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts in Leadership. Marc started his career as…
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Meagan Morris — Vice Principal at St. Joseph High School in the Ottawa Catholic School Board
Meagan Morris is the current Vice Principal at St. Joseph High School in the Ottawa Catholic School Board, where she has served for nearly 25 years. Her career with the OCSB has included roles as a classroom and resource teacher, coach, guidance counsellor, and administrator. She has a particular...
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Benjamin Smith — Cross Curricular Head of Equity and Lead Student Success Teacher at Chinguacousy Secondary School
Benjamin Smith is the Cross Curricular Head of Equity and Lead Student Success Teacher at Chinguacousy Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. He is a 2023 national recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, the highest national honour for teachers in Canada, is as 2024...
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Tony Bisceglia — Principal of James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School
Tony Bisceglia combines his roles as an Urban High Priority Educator and coach with entrepreneurship, while being a father of four. His dedication to education in high-priority urban settings, alongside his entrepreneurial spirit, shapes his multi-faceted approach to making an impact - and while…
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Kathy Archer — Leadership Development Coach
Kathy Archer knows what it's like to constantly put out fires, question every decision, and carry the weight of an entire organization. She was once that overwhelmed nonprofit leader, teetering on the edge of burnout. Now, she helps nonprofit leaders stop drowning in work, doubting themselves…
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Ryan Wamser — Director of School Improvement for ROE #40 and Director of the Illinois Area 5 SEL Hub
Ryan Wamser has taught middle school Physical Education, high school drivers education and health, been a high school Assistant Principal, an elementary principal, assistant Regional Superintendent, and a district Superintendent. He is currently the Director of School Improvement for ROE #40 as...
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Josh Martin — Principal of Mt. Olive High School
Josh Martin is in his first year as principal of Mt. Olive High School in Mt. Olive, Illinois. A dedicated educator, he has been part of the rural Mt. Olive School District since 2009, serving in various roles throughout his 20-year career. Mr. Martin has taught Health, Driver's Education, and...
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Jacqueline Butler — Deputy Head of Student Life and Wellbeing at Holy Trinity School
Meet Jacqueline Butler—an educator, leader, and lifelong learner who's passionate about redefining what school can be. As the Deputy Head of Student Life and Wellbeing at Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill, Canada, Jacqueline has spent the past 22 years fostering a learning environment that...
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Helen Pereira-Raso – Head of School at Holy Trinity School
Helen Pereira-Raso is the Head of School at Holy Trinity School, a highly progressive and innovative Canadian Independent School located in Richmond Hill, ON. In her role as Head of School at Holy Trinity School (HTS) Helen brings a forward-thinking, progressive approach to education that is the...
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Robert Audet — Ottawa Campus Director at Lambton College
Robert Audet is an innovative leader in the educational sector with over three decades of experience. His entrepreneurial spirit has been a driving force behind his commitment to enhancing student services and educational opportunities. Robert's most notable achievement is spearheading the...
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Brandi Kelly – Superintendent at Mt. Olive School District
Dr. Brandi Kelly is an accomplished author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and consultant with a passion for building thriving organizational culture. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kelly is dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire growth, create positive change, and cultivate environments...
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Andy Rodford — Principal of Venture Gained Consulting
Andy Rodford is a seasoned educator and consultant with over 30 years of experience in both traditional and outdoor education. As Principal of Venture Gained Consulting, he currently works with K-12 schools, universities, camps, businesses, and leaders across North America, helping them bring...
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Aaron Schmitt — Principal of Reitz Memorial High School
Aaron Schmitt is the principal of Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville, Indiana. He and his wife are proud alumni of the school, and have two children who will also attend the school. Aaron was hired as a social studies teacher in 2009, and spent thirteen years in the classroom and coaching...
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Taylor Uroda - Student Life and Leadership Assistant and Mathu Vijayakumar - Orientation and Transition Assistant at Trent University Durham
Taylor Uroda (she/her) is completing a Bachelor's in Social Work at Trent University Durham GTA. In her role as the Student Life and Leadership Assistant with the Student Life Team, Taylor plays a key part in developing student engagement initiatives and leadership programming, helping to foster…
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Mark Chapin — Principal of Meyer Middle School
Mark Chapin is the principal of Meyer Middle School in River Falls, Wisconsin serving approximately 750 students in grades 6 - 8. Meyer Middle School was recognized as a National School of Character in 2016 and again in 2024. Mark has served as a building administrator in the School District of...
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Shandi Andres — State Adviser for Kansas FCCLA
Shandi Andres is the State Adviser for Kansas FCCLA. She also serves a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education Instructor at Kansas State University. She is a recipient of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 2023 Leaders Award. She started her career as a FCS...
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Leanne Forrest — Program Manager for Educational Assistants at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Leanne Forrest, is the Program Manager for Educational Assistants at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Her career has spanned over 35 years in special education. She was nominated in 2022-2023 for the Ronald K. Lynch Award for an outstanding and significant contribution reflecting either…
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Callie Sue Costello - Senior at Centennial High School, Boise, Idaho and Idaho FCCLA State President.
Callie Sue Costello is a dedicated senior at Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, and has been an active member of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) since her freshman year. Currently serving as the Idaho FCCLA State President, Callie has demonstrated exemplary...
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Christine Preece - Manager of Mental Health Services & Mental Health Lead at the St. Clair Catholic District School Board
Christine Preece has over 30 years of experience working in child and youth holistic health. Presently she is the Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead and Manager for Student Mental Health Services for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board supporting a system-wide approach to adopting...
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Janis Volker - School Counselor at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School/Middle School
Janis Volker is the School Counselor for grades 6-12 at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School/Middle School. She started in the district in 2004 as the elementary counselor and spent 4 years at Roselawn Elementary School. In September 2008 she transitioned to the high school/middle school, making this...
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Lynne Beck – Principal at Diamond Jenness Secondary School
Lynne Beck fell in love with the North, its people, and the unique lifestyle it offers when she first arrived in the Northwest Territories in 1992. She initially came to the western NWT to offer short-term swimming and canoeing programs in the Tlicho & South Slave regions. After completing her...
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Russ Sommerfeldt – Principal at the Magrath Junior/Senior High School
Russ Sommerfeldt is a dedicated educational leader with over a decade of experience in K-12 education. He is currently the principal of Magrath Junior/Senior High School, a role he has held for 3.5 years, where he oversees a student population of 430 students from grades 7-12. Russ has a strong...
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Sean Kenney – Director for the Nova Scotia International Student Program in the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
Sean Kenney is the director for the Nova Scotia International Student Program in the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education and the Coordinator for Community Learning, International Services, and Family of School Supervisor. Previous to his current role, he has been a dynamic classroom teacher,...
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Shannon Mitchell – Training Specialist, Foster Care at The Family Centre in Edmonton
Shannon Mitchell is a dedicated social worker based in Edmonton, Alberta, with a strong focus on learning and development. She began her career 20 years ago in Home Visitation, supporting families as they welcomed new babies. Most recently, she has been serving as a Training Specialist in Foster...
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Betty Norton, M. Ed. – Chief Academic Officer at Xceed Preparatory Academy Virtual School
For almost 30 years, Betty Norton worked for Broward County Public Schools where she taught middle school students and later concentrated on special populations included Gifted and Exceptions Student Education (ESE) classrooms and Title I schools. Motivated to bring even more value to the…
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Richard Primrose – Assistant Director at Senior School at St. Michaels University School
Richard is an educator, school administrator, coach, athlete and father. He has been the Assistant Director at Senior School at St. Michaels University School for seven years, and has also worked as the Head of Physical Education and Acting Senior School Director. His professional interests…
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Andrea Michelutti – Principal at Laurelwood Public School
Andrea Michelutti is an experienced administrator with the Waterloo Region District School Board, where she has served communities since 2008. Over the years, she has worked in a variety of schools, gaining extensive experience and insight into the diverse needs of students, staff, and school...
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Paul Turner — Language and Literature Teacher at Upper Canada College
Paul Turner is a passionate Language and Literature high school teacher at Upper Canada College in Toronto, Ontario. Paul has been teaching for twenty-eight years (twenty-five in public education with the last three at the college). Educated at McMaster University with a B.A in English and a B.A....
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Todd Nesloney – Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA)
Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White...
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Jeff Armour - Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the University Students' Council (USC) at Western University
Jeff Armour is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the University Students' Council (USC) at Western University. Jeff graduated with a B.Sc. from Western University and after a few years of service overseeing the Wave and Spoke restaurant and bars on campus the USC encouraged Jeff to enroll in...
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Kristan McTernan – Vice Principal at the Toronto Catholic District School
Kristan McTernan is a Vice Principal with the Toronto Catholic District School. Prior to becoming a vice principal, she was a teacher for over a decade specializing in teaching English, Special Education and ESL. Highlights of her teaching career include leading the team that won a 2022 TCDSB...
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The High Performing Educator Podcast is hosted by keynote speaker Sam Demma. By tuning in, you will hear the journeys, beliefs and strategies of heart-centred and ambitious educators. You can expect interviews with Principals, Teachers, Guidance Counsellors and National Student Association Directors, and anyone who influences youth. Each episode will remind you why you got into education and provide you with cutting-edge ideas you can implement now. Would you like to recommend our next guest? Email us: [email protected]
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