Blended Learning: What Is it Really, and How Do We Do It Well?
Krishna Burra
Director of Education, Limestone District School Board
Krishna is the Director of Education & Secretary of the Limestone District School Board providing educational leadership and direction to the system. He is responsible for implementing the policies and procedures of the Board and ensures that the Board works within the parameters of the Education Act.
Krishna joined the Senior Staff Limestone DSB serving as the Assistant to the Director and Supervisor of Safe and Caring Schools from 2010-2014. From the fall of 2014 to the summer of 2020, he served as part of the program Leadership Team as a Superintendent of Schools, Program, and ITS.
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Michael Fullan
Global Leadership Director, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning
Michael Fullan, OC is the former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. He is co-leader of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning global initiative (npdl.global). Recognized as a worldwide authority on educational reform, he advises policymakers and local leaders in helping to achieve the moral purpose of all children learning. Michael Fullan received the Order of Canada in December 2012. He holds honorary doctorates from several universities around the world.
Fullan is a prolific, award-winning author whose books have been published in many languages. For more information on books, articles and videos, please visit www.michaelfullan.ca.
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Bernadette Smith
Superintendent of Innovation and Research, Peel District School Board
Spanning the past 27 years, Bernadette’s career as an educator began in the Toronto District School Board where she assumed various roles including as Teacher, Literacy Coach, and Consultant. She then served as an Administrator in the York Region School Board where she worked to interrupt oppressive structures that were reinforcing disproportionate outcomes for marginalized students. As Central Coordinating Principal she also led the launching of the YRDSB Elementary Virtual School inclusive learning community, which served over 36,000 students in the district.
Currently, Bernadette is the Superintendent of Innovation & Research in the Peel District School Board where she is inspired through her work with cross disciplinary teams to empower modern learners while leading through humility, wonder, dedication, and hope.
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