Butch Rickeard
Cottam,Canadian
Summary
Experienced Department Head with a strong educational background. Promote growth and team performance with skilled leadership of day-to-day operations and special projects. Forward-thinking and highly responsive to emerging trends affecting department operations and goals. Education has been a journey for me that has been centered on leadership. In each assignment, committee, meeting and new training experience, I have improved myself to evolve with my team. I have been a leader in nearly every capacity in education throughout my career and in several functions outside of education as well; quite simply, I enjoy helping others and paying it forward for all those who invested time and energy into making me who I am today. Discipline in structure, respect for others, innovation has led me to great successes throughout my career and in the most enviable manner, people come together in great teams to meet goals at a high level of efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Greater Essex County District School Board
GECDSB
01.2000 - Current
- I have taught at four schools within the Board; one urban, one rural and two in Leamington which was considered top five in Canada for ethnic diversity per capita.
- At these schools, I have consistently initiated programs at the school board level like the launches of the Native Studies program, the Hockey Canada Skills Academy, Legal Studies and the International Baccalaureate program.
- I have coached school sports (football and hockey) and clubs (Mock Trial, OSAID, Youth in Politics, Multi-Faith Group, History Club) and have led major trips to a variety of locations (Ottawa, Boston, Washington D.C., Vimy Ridge 100th, Detroit, Toronto).
- I have advised and mentored on multiple committees including the Emergency Response Team, Assessment and Evaluation Team, Student Council, NTIP, and OSSTF Branch Vice-President.
- I have also led Board PD on multiple topics/subjects numerous times.
- Currently, I am Department Head of Alternative Education for mature students looking to earn their OSSD.
- I am considered a leader that brings staff together throughout the Board.
International Baccalaureate History Teacher and Extended Essay Coordinator
GECDSB
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.
- Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
David Meekis Elementary School
Deer Lake Education Authority
04.2000 - 07.2000
- I started my career in Deer Lake, ON, an isolated fly-in Indigenous community.
- Here I taught grade eight where these students were the eldest youths present, so the focus was on leadership within the municipality.
- We built trust towards a unique graduation trip to travel into the wilderness with respected Elders to live completely off the land for five days.
- The experiences from this community changed my life, my perspective and my understanding of Canada forever.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum Development -
University of Windsor
01.2006
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior -
University of Windsor
01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and History -
University of Windsor
01.1998
Principal Qualification Program Parts I and II -
Lakehead University
01.2020
Skills
- Trained in all levels of education (K-12)
- Department Head for over 16 years
- Professional Development Leader within Board
- Committee Member of local, provincial and national organizations
Accomplishments
Prime Minister's Award Winner - 2022
This most prestigious honour for a teacher is awarded annually to 10 teachers nationally for Leadership in Education.
Hux-Kiteley Award for Justice Education 2018
This is awarded annually to one person provincially in the legal education community who promotes the characteristics of justice in education.
Committee Work
- Chair of OAK Tree Social Justice Project for Windsor/Essex County (partnership with University of Windsor, GECDSB, OJEN), 2021, Present
- Vice-Chair of OJEN Southwestern Ontario and Provincial Advisor for OJEN at Osgoode Hall, 2016, Present
- OHASSTA Executive Council – Vice President, 2000, Present
- United Way Executive Board Member- Opportunities United Board, 2022, Present
- Air Cadets 535 Archer Squadron Executive Board Member – Secretary of State, 2018, Present
- Legal Team Advisor with the Squadron Sponsorship Committee, 2018, Present
- Civilian Instructor, 2018, Present
- Teacher certified in Good Standing, 2000, Present
- OSSTF District 9, 2000, Present
Timeline
International Baccalaureate History Teacher and Extended Essay Coordinator
GECDSB
01.2017 - 01.2021
David Meekis Elementary School
Deer Lake Education Authority
04.2000 - 07.2000
Greater Essex County District School Board
GECDSB
01.2000 - Current
Master of Education - Curriculum Development -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and History -
University of Windsor
Principal Qualification Program Parts I and II -
Lakehead University
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