Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Qualifications
Related Professional Experiences
Outdoor Enthusiast Skills
Professional Development
Languages
Timeline
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Diana Ken

Hamilton,Ontario

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective principal/teacher with extensive experience in school and classroom administration, professional development facilitation, and school leadership. Thrives in versatile and diverse education environments, prioritizing student needs as an instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Consistently delivers results, whether working independently or collaboratively as a member of a school team. Proficient in utilizing classroom and online technologies to enhance the learning experience for students.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

PDSB Queenston P.S.
09.2017 - Current

Principal

PDSB McKinnon P.S.
09.2012 - 06.2017

Principal

PDSB Erin Mills M.S.
03.2007 - 06.2012

Vice Principal

PDSB Erin Mills M.S.
03.2006 - 03.2007

Vice Principal

PDSB Roberta Bondar P.S.
07.2005 - 03.2006

Vice Principal

PDSB Ridgeview P.S.
09.2002 - 06.2005

Teacher/Chairperson

TDSB Westway P.S.
09.1999 - 06.2002

Teacher

TDSB Seneca P.S.
09.1996 - 06.1999

Teaching Assistant

HDSB TA Blakelock
09.1994 - 06.1995

Education

Master of Education - Education

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
05.1999

Bachelor of Education - Education

Queen's University
Kingston, ON
05.1996

Bachelor of Physical Education - Physical And Health Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
05.1992

Skills

  • Curriculum Leader
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring

Additional Qualifications

  • Supervisory Qualifications, 2016
  • Principals' Qualifications, 2001
  • Special Education Specialist, 1999
  • Junior Division, 1996
  • Ontario Teacher Certificate, 1996, Intermediate/Senior

Related Professional Experiences

  • Field Office COM/GLD IPRC Chair, 2015 - present
  • Field Office Critical Incident Response Team Member, 2012 - present
  • Peel Principal & Vice Principal's Association Representative on the Multi Joint Health and Safety Committee, 2017 - 2019
  • United Way Vice-Chair, Peel District School Board, 2017 - 2018
  • Unit Chair PPVPA, 2016 - 2017
  • Leadership in Action Program, 2016 - 2017
  • Staffing Allocation Committee, 2012 - 2017

Outdoor Enthusiast Skills

Passionate and experienced backcountry canoeist and camper with extensive skills in hiking, fishing, boating, and hunting. Demonstrated expertise through numerous expeditions in prominent Ontario parks, including Algonquin, Killarney, Temagami, and the French River. Adept at navigating diverse terrains, optimizing outdoor gear, and executing effective outdoor strategies. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in challenging environments while ensuring safety and sustainability.

Professional Development

  • Vice Principal Coach, 2012 - 2014
  • Writing/Publishing, OPC Writer for the Handbook for School Leaders, 2016
  • Professional Workshops/Training, 2019
  • We Rise Together - The Peel District School Board Action Plan to Support Black Students, 2017
  • Introduction to the Restorative Practices Framework, Restorative Conference Facilitation, Effective Use of Circles, 2016
  • Engage Math Administrative Leadership Capacity Building, 2014
  • Welcome to Full Day Kindergarten, 2014
  • Health and Safety Training - Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, 2013

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Principal

PDSB Queenston P.S.
09.2017 - Current

Principal

PDSB McKinnon P.S.
09.2012 - 06.2017

Principal

PDSB Erin Mills M.S.
03.2007 - 06.2012

Vice Principal

PDSB Erin Mills M.S.
03.2006 - 03.2007

Vice Principal

PDSB Roberta Bondar P.S.
07.2005 - 03.2006

Vice Principal

PDSB Ridgeview P.S.
09.2002 - 06.2005

Teacher/Chairperson

TDSB Westway P.S.
09.1999 - 06.2002

Teacher

TDSB Seneca P.S.
09.1996 - 06.1999

Teaching Assistant

HDSB TA Blakelock
09.1994 - 06.1995

Bachelor of Physical Education - Physical And Health Education

University of Toronto

Master of Education - Education

Mount Saint Vincent University

Bachelor of Education - Education

Queen's University
Diana Ken