Fall 2025

Module 1: The Personal Perspective
Topic Guest Speaker Role/Board
Leading through a Stance of Diversity and Equity Matthew Webbe

Superintendent of Education, Simcoe County District School Board
Acts and Regulations Sean Reginio Lawyer, Hicks Morley 
Courageous Conversations Mark Loya

Superintendent of Human Resources, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Personal/Professional Resources (Lumina Leader 360) Peter Marshall

Facilitator, Lumina - Canada
What It Means to be a Supervisory Officer Today?   

Kari Bryant

 

Claudine Scuccato

 

Michelle Newlands

Superintendent of Education, Greater Essex County DSB

 

Superintendent of Special Education, Peel DSB

 

Superintendent of Education, Waterloo Region DSB
Developing Relationships with School District Staff Michelle Probizanski Superintendent of Human Resources, Lakehead DSB
Panel: Personal Skills Required When Working with Indigenous Communities

Matt Baker

 

Martine Robinson

 

Atheia Grant

System Principal for Indigenous Education, Avon Maitland DSB

 

Superintendent of Equitable Education, Durham DSB

 

Superintendent of Education, Peel DSB
The Role of Supervisory Officers in supporting Principals

Susie Lee-Fernandes

Nancy Brady

Director of Professional Learning and Engagement, Ontario Principals' Council (OPC)

Protective Services Team, Ontario Principals' Council (OPC)

 

Module 3: The Provincial Perspective
Topic Guest Speaker Role/Board
Provincial Perspective on Special Education Charmaine Perera

Ministry of Education
Ministry Initiatives to Enhance Student Achievement Mishaal Surti Ministry of Education
Provincial Perspectives: Non-Governmental Agencies Robin Bates

Senior Counsel, Ontario Ombudsman's Office
Human Rights and Responsibilities - Working with Advocacy Groups

Devika Mathur

 

Phanny Im

Human Rights Advisor, Durham DSB

 

Legal Counsel, Durham DSB
Supporting Indigenous Communities 

Ian McCallum

Education Officer, Ministry of Education
Provincial Funding Matthew Gerard Associate Director, Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-Being

Theresa Kennedy

Co-Director, School Mental Health Ontario