Date: September 25, 2024

Presenters: 

Lisa Cole 

Director of Programming, k2i academy

Lisa Cole is the Director of k2i (kindergarten to industry) academy at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. She is a passionate educator, system leader in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education and committed to building equitable opportunities for students. The k2i academy is an award-winning, innovative ecosystem, committed to dismantling systemic barriers to opportunity for underrepresented students in STEM.  k2i academy works alongside multi-sector partners and collaborators to co-create strategic directions for system change work in STEM education. Since June 2020, k2i academy has reached 80,000+ youth, educators, families, and community in 340,000+ hours of STEM learning experiences. k2i has employed 525 high school students in work-integrated learning programs and empowered 175 undergraduate STEM students to engage in this work as mentors and leaders.

Tanveer Bhimani 

Instructional & Learning Designer, LEIS

Tanveer Bhimani is an Instructional and Learning Designer at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. Deeply committed to shaping transformative learning experiences for students in STEM fields, she collaborates closely with faculty members and aspires to empower learners through engaging course design and innovative teaching strategies. Her holistic approach ensures that education transcends the classroom, leaving an indelible mark on everyone involved. The continuous refinement of methods reflects Tanveer’s unwavering dedication to enhancing the educational journey for both Faculty and Students at Lassonde.

Sal Paneduro

Director of Educational Innovation

As the Director of Educational Innovation in the Lassonde Education Innovation Studio, Sal Paneduro’s passion lies in transforming the education ecosystem and making a positive impact on people’s lives. He approaches his work as an incubator of change, leveraging his unique experiences and perspectives to create diverse teams to innovate post-secondary education. Alongside diverse skills, perspectives, and people, we identify persistent problems, reimagine possibilities, and take action together. Sal’s leadership philosophy centers around instilling a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, with a focus on creating value and making a tangible difference in integrative ways. People matter to Sal, and he is committed to developing inclusive spaces for change and fostering an environment of growth where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential through educational innovation.

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Details: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used today across every industry. This workshop is designed to explore the application of culturally responsive and ethical AI, offering insights, curriculum aligned with the Ministry of Education, and Canadian-based recommendations. It will also showcase access to instructional support and planning software designed to efficiently assist educators and school leaders in automating the entire planning process for teachers, allowing them more time to engage with students. 

Date: October 30, 2024

Presenters:

Previously a certified teacher for various K-12 grade levels, including special education, who transitioned into a professional development coaching role, reaching over 500,000 educators and students in North America. CC is a STEM/STEAM education consultant for organizations like Microsoft in Education, Apple Education, Actua Canada, Pathways to Education, Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board, Princeton University, University of Toronto, and Queen's University. His memoir is mandatory reading for teacher training at Ontario Tech University and public school boards throughout Canada.

Amin holds a PhD in Computer Science with a specialization in algorithms, Amin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Amin's experience has provided a well-rounded understanding of the technologies essential for comprehensive product development in the backend, frontend and AI. Notably, at a pivotal juncture in Amin's career, he led a team of over 120 technical professionals across 20 teams. Together, Curtis and Amin are the founders of an Ed tech AI platform for teachers, with over 20 years of combined expertise in K-12 Education, Artificial Intelligence, and Teaching Instruction. For teachers and by teachers. 

Details: Join us for a conversation intended to deepen our understanding of unconscious bias and how it impacts our daily thinking and decision-making. This session will invite participants to submit questions and share experiences to bring concrete examples of how unconscious bias operates in our daily lives.  

Date: November 27, 2024

Presenter:

Curtis "CC" Carmichael, BPHE, BEd, MEd

Previously a certified teacher for various K-12 grade levels, including special education, who transitioned into a professional development coaching role, reaching over 500,000 educators and students in North America. CC is a STEM/STEAM education consultant for organizations like Microsoft in Education, Apple Education, Actua Canada, Pathways to Education, Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board, Princeton University, University of Toronto, and Queen's University. His memoir is mandatory reading for teacher training at Ontario Tech University and public school boards throughout Canada.

Details: What constitutes a fair and transparent investigation involving students? Participants will engage in learning to better understand a bias-free approach to progressive discipline in handling student incidents. 

Date: February 26, 2025

Presenter:

Director of Protective Services, Ontario Principals' Council

Colin is an educator with 27 years of experience whose career has included teaching and administrative roles in both the elementary and secondary panels. The last four of his nine years as a principal were in a central capacity with the Toronto District School Board as a Safe and Caring Schools Administrator. In August of 2011, he joined the OPC as a Protective Services Team Consultant, providing advice and counselling to our Members about professional and legal issues, and supports them through investigations and hearings. He also presents legal issues workshops for local OPC groups, PQP and SOQP candidates. 

Senior Legal Counsel, Ontario Principals' Council

As Legal Counsel with the OPC’s Protective Services Team, Liz provides legal advice and support to the Protective Services Consultants and OPC Members facing legal jeopardy. Liz was called to the Bar in 2015, after having graduated from the University of Toronto’s Law School in 2014. Prior to attending law school, she graduated from the University of Oxford with an MSc in Comparative Social Policy and Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts.

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