David Strange
St. John's,NL
Summary
As an experienced and passionate educational educator, I am grounded in my career long sense of purpose - helping children achieve their full intellectual, human and social, and career development goals. Regardless of the role I have found myself in, whether it be teacher, school administrator, or senior district leader my focus has always been on enabling learners to realize their fullest potential.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Superintendent
Sooke School District 62
07.2016 - 08.2025
- Supervisor for Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools during tenure. Most recently responsible for support and oversight of all 19 elementary schools.
- During tenure assumed responsible for support and oversight of district departments including: Inclusive Education, Safe Schools, Healthy Schools, Curriculum Transformation, Indigenous Education, District and Shool Counselling
- District Lead: School Food Programs
- District Lead: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- District Lead: The Village Initiative (Community Collaborative)
- District Lead: Emergency Preparedness
- Member fo Senior Executive sharing responsibility for district strategic planning and fiscal management
District Principal of Inclusive Education
Sooke School District 62
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Leadership and oversight of the Inclusive Education Department
- Responsible for service delivery, staffing, budget, professional development, policy development and implementation
- Responsible for strategic planning and implementation
- Responsible for Ministry Reporting
Principal Journey Middle School
Sooke School District 62
08.2009 - 12.2012
- Leadership and support for staff, students and families at 550 student middle school
- Established a positive school culture by promoting inclusivity, respect, and high expectations among students and staff.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation to ensure optimal operational efficiency within school programs.
Principal Student Advocacy/Pacific Secondary
Sooke School District 62
08.2005 - 07.2009
- Dual role- District Principal of Student Advocacy/Principal of Pacific Secondary (District Alternative High School)
- Designed strategic initiatives aimed at increasing student retention rates and academic achievement across all grade levels.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide real-world learning opportunities for students.
- Responsible for staffing, staff development, budget, site management and emergency preparation
- Taught Leadership Credit Courses
Classroom Teacher
Cowichan Valley School District SD79
04.1998 - 07.2005
- Classroom Teacher Grades 8-12
- Experience teaching English 8-12, Communications 12, Literature 12, Math 8-10, Science 8-10, Social Studies 8-10, Learning Assistance, English Language Learning, Career and Personal Planning, leadership 10-12.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to track progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership And Training
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC06-2007
B.A-B.Ed - History Major, English Minor, Secondary Teaching
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's05-1995
Skills
- Strong pedagogical practice
- Strong understanding of curriculum
- Effective and engaging instruction
- Strong ability to create effective learning environments
- Impactful Educational leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Proven leader of School improvement
- Champion of Diversity and Inclusion
- Effective and impactful Stakeholder collaboration
- Long-term strategic planning
Timeline
Associate Superintendent
Sooke School District 62
07.2016 - 08.2025
District Principal of Inclusive Education
Sooke School District 62
12.2012 - 06.2016
Principal Journey Middle School
Sooke School District 62
08.2009 - 12.2012
Principal Student Advocacy/Pacific Secondary
Sooke School District 62
08.2005 - 07.2009
Classroom Teacher
Cowichan Valley School District SD79
04.1998 - 07.2005
Master of Arts - Leadership And Training
Royal Roads University
B.A-B.Ed - History Major, English Minor, Secondary Teaching
Memorial University of Newfoundland