DARREN MITZEL

Experienced and equity-focused educational leader with a proven track record of strategic leadership across school and district systems. Over 15 years of administrative experience and currently serving as Provincial Coordinator at SET-BC, leading province-wide initiatives supporting inclusive education, technology integration, and staff capacity building. Recognized for fostering cross-sector collaboration, driving innovation, and aligning practice with equity and accessibility goals.

• President, Vancouver Elementary Principals & Vice-Principals Association (VEPVPA), 09/17 – Present
• Digital Lead Learner, VBE Learning & Innovation Team, 09/16 – Present
• VEPVPA Representative, BYOD, ICT, BCeSIS Advisory, Harassment Training
• Organizer, EdCamp Vancouver, #VSBignite, Killarney Family IT Pro-D

• Sessions delivered for administrators, educators, and district staff across BC on topics including:
• Inclusive technology and literacy tools
• Microsoft 365 for leadership and instruction
• IPad use in diverse classrooms
• Social media and leadership
• Harassment awareness and equity training

• Led SET-BC’s provincial implementation of literacy and AAC initiatives, aligned with ministry direction.
• Co-created the Acceptance Campaign, engaging 5000+ students across districts in anti-bullying education.
• Main organizer for #VSBignite and EdCamp Vancouver events.
• Facilitated annual Swangard Track & Field meet for multiple VSB schools.

• Microsoft Innovative Educator Programs, Current
• EDvent Presenter, 05/19
• LifeTouch Memory Mission – Dominican Republic, 05/17
• #ignite45 Presenter – West Vancouver, 05/15
• ConnectEd – Calgary Science School, 05/12

• Provincial Coordinator, SET-BC (Special Education Technology – BC), 09/19 – Present, Provide provincial leadership in assistive technology and inclusive education for K–12 students with complex needs., Collaborate with school districts, Indigenous communities, and provincial teams to improve student access and service delivery., Oversee case management systems, annual service planning, and provincial initiatives supporting literacy, AAC, and AT., Lead cross-functional teams of educators, SLPs, and technologists in delivering responsive supports., Design and implement province-wide professional learning to build capacity among educators and administrators., Contribute to ministry reporting, data analysis, and strategic planning tied to equity, accessibility, and UDL principles.
• Principal, Mount Pleasant Elementary, 09/17 – 06/19, Provided strategic and instructional leadership for a diverse school community., Led staff development initiatives focused on inclusive practices and student well-being.
• Principal, David Livingstone Elementary, 09/15 – 06/17
• Principal, Dr. H.N. MacCorkindale Elementary, 09/12 – 06/14
• Vice-Principal, Various Schools, 09/06 – 06/11
• Summer School Principal, Quilchena Elementary, 06/04 – 08/06