Facilitators

Belinda Longe

Protective Services Consultant, Ontario Principals' Council

(bio)

Irfan Toor 

Social Justice and Anti-Oppression Advisor, Ontario Principals' Council

Irfan (he/him) has been working in education for more than 30 years in communities such as Victoria, Kingston, Toronto and in Simcoe County. As a secondary and intermediate educator and school administrator in public, private and alternative settings, he is committed to fostering educational practices that centre students in the learning experience. As a system principal, Irfan provided leadership, support and mentorship to school administrators as they progressed on their individual journeys to noticing, unlearning and disrupting systemic practices that reinforced disproportionate outcomes for underserved identities. As a Member of the OPC, Irfan spent many years on the local executive for Simcoe County as part of the Terms and Conditions team, Secondary Provincial Councillor and as a Member-at-Large for the Provincial Executive in 2020-2021. 

Lawrence DeMaeyer

Professional Learning Consultant, Ontario Principals' Council

Lawrence has been an educator for over 30 years. He started his career as an elementary teacher before moving to secondary school where he spent over a decade as a Business Teacher and Department Head. He then served for 10 years as a secondary vice-principal and principal. As a principal, Lawrence held system-level leadership positions as a School Support Officer and Principal of Modern Learning. He has also served as a Superintendent of Education and Superintendent of Leadership Development and School Support. Lawrence’s passion for developing people, system learning and innovation led him to join OPC in February of 2021 in the role of Professional Learning Education Advisor.  

Susie Lee-Fernandes

Director of Professional Learning and Engagement, Ontario Principals' Council

Susie has served in education for over 23 years in the roles of teacher, principal and superintendent with responsibilities for equity, special education and leadership development. She is a dedicated educator and life-long learner, committed to culturally responsive leadership and authentic collaboration with community partners. In her current role as Director of Professional Learning for the Ontario Principal’s Council, Susie is honoured to support principals and vice-principals in exemplary school leadership at the local, national and international levels.

Schedule

• Monday, August 11: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  EDT

• Tuesday, August 12: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  EDT

Registration Deadline

Register by July 21. 

Cancellation and Changes

• All changes or cancellations must be communicated by email to learning@principals.ca.