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The High Performing Educator PodcastFrank Cappadocia — Dean of Continuous Professional Learning at Humber PolytechnicA 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, Associate-Deans, and dozens of external partners to deliver the 400+ professional courses CPL offers each term. Known to be a solutions-focused, mission-driven leader, Frank's spent the last 30 years trying to improve the quality of full-time, part-time, and continuing education student, staff, and faculty life. Having held more than 12 executive positions at TMU (formerly Ryerson), York University, Lakehead University...
2025-09-1643 minThe High Performing Educator PodcastMichelle Gauthier – Principal of Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Principal of English as a Second Language Programs for the Ottawa Catholic School BoardMichelle Gauthier is Principal of Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Principal of English as a Second Language Programs for the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She has been an educator for 30 years in a variety of roles. She began her teaching career as an ESL and Special Education teacher before completing a Master's Degree in Counselling and beginning her work as a high school counsellor. Her experience supporting students with complex needs led her into administration where she continues to advocate to bring wellness, equity and inclusion to the forefront. Michelle's guiding principle remains that educators (administration, teac...
2024-12-0520 min
Ideas Can't Wait#18 Global Keynote Speaker and Best Selling Author Sam Demma on how to CREATE your passion, define a broad life purpose, and learning to say NOSam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the Education and Association sectors. He co-founded the volunteer organization PickWaste, delivered two TEDx talks, and—as a result of his exceptional contributions to Canada—was awarded the prestigious Queens Platinum Jubilee Award.His work is often featured on national news shows like CBC, Breakfast Television, CTV, and many other medias. Sam delivers hundreds of programs across North America annually, and his entertaining presentations address the topics of Mental Health, Leadership and Kindness.Mostly recently he launched his best...
2023-08-081h 01The High Performing Educator PodcastSeason 2 Finale - "Empty Your Backpack"The High Performing Educator now has over 230 featured interviews and articles with educators all around the globe! Thank you for being a part of this community as a listener or a guest. Have an amazing summer break and we'll see you in September! ------- Sam Demma is a 22-year-old sought-after youth speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur who provides people with the tools and strategies they need to become changemakers in their schools, businesses, teams, and in the lives of those around them. His programs help people realize the impact of their seemingly insignificant everyday small actions.
2022-07-0408 minThe High Performing Educator PodcastJacqueline Newton - Superintendent of Education Innovation & Ingenuity School Operations, VSS & Gary Allan Learning CentresJacqueline is entering her 35th year as a learner and is on a quest for more! Having taught in three Ontario boards as well as at the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto, she has also co-authored several textbooks and articles for educational journals. In Halton, Jacqueline has been a school administrator at Lord Elgin High School (now known as Robert Bateman HS), TA Blakelock, Iroquois Ridge, Nelson and was the founding principal at Dr Frank J. Hayden SS. As Superintendent of Education for the schools in Milton, Continuing Education, and the portfolio of Innovation...
2022-06-1532 minThe High Performing Educator PodcastJulie Mathé - Principal at St. Mother Teresa High SchoolJulie Mathé has been an educator with the Ottawa Catholic School Board for over 25 years. She began her career teaching multiple subjects in the intermediate panel and honed her craft in the secondary panel teaching French Immersion and Religion Immersion. She moved into administration where she began her role of vice-principal at Immaculata High School. Julie was then assigned to St. Patrick Catholic Intermediate School, followed by St. Francis Xavier High School and finally St. Joseph Catholic High School. With 11 years as vice-principal, Julie was appointed Principal of Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and then St. Mother Teresa High School, whe...
2022-05-2525 min
The High Performing Student PodcastThomas Frank - Youtuber, Podcaster, and Founder of the College Info GeekThomas Frank is one of the most well-known YouTubers who is passionate about helping people become more capable and productive. He has over 2 million subscribers, and his book, "Ten steps to earning awesome grades" had been downloaded and read by over 300,000 students. He has been creating content for over a decade now, and in this episode, we talk about: Increasing productivity while stuck at home How to build a youtube following of over 2 million fans The habits of High Performing Students Check out Thomas's Youtube channel here. Download his popular ebook here (for free). For...
2021-02-0250 min