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Keynote

Lynn Strangway

Cultivating Optimism, Wellness, & Resilience to Inspire Student Success

Lynn Strangway is an experienced educator with 35 years in various roles across four school boards, the Education Quality and Accountability Office, and the Ontario Ministry of Education. She recently retired as Executive Superintendent for Learning Centre 3 in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Lynn is the president of LMS Consulting and Coaching, specializing in leadership development, coaching, and mentoring. She has held numerous leadership positions, including Associate Director, Executive & System Superintendent in Peel and TDSB.

A published author, Lynn wrote The Principal as Mathematics Leader and has contributed articles to several educational publications. She is dedicated to leadership development and mentorship.

Her focus with us will be: Leading with Purpose: Cultivating Optimism, Wellness, & Resilience to Inspire Student Success.

Workshop #1

Kayl Commanda (Fire Keeper)

Kayl is a two-spirit fire keeper from Nipissing First Nation. She is a recent graduate from Trent University’s Indigenous Bachelor of Education program.

Workshop #2

Panel Discussion: Understanding How Human Rights And Responsibilities Work In Conjunction With Other Policies To Affirm And Support Student Identities

Sean McCormack

Equity Lead

Andrea Pemberton

Leadership Development System Lead

Michael Menheere

Positive School Climate Lead

Courtney Laidlaw

Senior Human Rights Investigator

Dawn White

System Lead Indigenous Education and Outdoor Learning

Closing Speaker

Anthony Lue

Paralympic Athlete/Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Advocate

Anthony Lue is a disability advocate and dynamic and engaging motivational keynote speaker with a powerful story of determination, persistence and transformation. It is a remarkable story of overcoming adversity with incredible motivation, drive and passion. A powerful speaker, Anthony Lue speaks about achieving one’s goals – even when life gets in the way. His infectious positive attitude towards life will leave you with a lasting message that will inspire determination to conquer any challenge that comes your way.