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The CanadianED Leadership Show

The CanadianED Leadership Show

Di: Dean Shareski
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 Dean Shareski interviews leaders from coast to coast to coast discussing innovation, change and the role leaders play in providing Canadian students with a world class education2023
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  • When Do You Move Fast and When Do you Go Slow?

    When Do You Move Fast and When Do you Go Slow?
    Feb 24 2026
    Superintendent Tom Hamer (Palliser School Division, Lethbridge) discusses Canadian education and leadership, emphasizing that leaders must model the best parts of the job. He compares Quebec and Alberta as similarly proud and “distinct,” but with different approaches: Quebec relies more on government laws and rules embedded in education (including the move from Catholic/Protestant systems to English/French with no religious links in schools), while Alberta emphasizes parent and community choice—reflected in Palliser’s small-school “boutique” mix, K–12 models, a national sports school in Calgary with 19 alumni headed to the Winter Olympics, and both Christian and Islamic schools. Hamer shares how he moved from Quebec to Alberta at 44, his early-career experience in Quebec’s Eastern Townships during one-to-one laptop innovation (and its challenges), and how those lessons helped Palliser shift from computer labs to mobile tools and respond quickly during COVID. He also outlines a leadership approach centered on culture and climate: clear mission/values, making urgent decisions when needed, and creating safe team spaces for disagreement, iteration, and shared problem-framing. He notes his pride in staff resilience after an October Alberta “blip” that harmed teachers, and closes with rapid-fire personal topics and a Lethbridge recommendation (Galt Museum area and coulee trails to Helen Schuler Nature Centre).

    00:00 Quebec vs Alberta Mindsets

    04:29 From Quebec to Lethbridge

    08:16 Quebec Tech Innovation Era

    13:47 One to One Lessons Learned

    16:56 Pandemic Readiness Playbook

    20:48 Leading Culture at Palliser

    25:41 Decision Speed and Triage

    28:02 Leading Through Resistance

    30:09 Proud After the Blip

    35:02 Autonomy and Identity

    37:24 Mentor Shout Out

    39:10 Rapid Fire Personal

    40:13 Running and Longevity

    42:33 Books and Binge Picks

    46:30 Hidden Gem Lethbridge

    48:09 Closing Thanks
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    49 min
  • Does Your Team Know What You Believe?

    Does Your Team Know What You Believe?
    Feb 17 2026
    Ainsley Rose on Leadership, Learning, and Rethinking School

    In this episode,I speaks with education consultant and former principal Ainsley Rose about leadership, professional learning, and why school systems need to be rethought. Ainsley explains how consulting began unexpectedly on the day he retired, giving him more freedom to speak boldly about teaching and learning. He challenges the traditional “grade-level boxes” model, arguing that linear teaching contradicts continuous progress and can fuel disengagement when students are ahead or already know the material. The conversation covers persistent assessment challenges, the mismatch between collaboration and school hierarchies, and the need to elevate student and teacher voice. Ainsley emphasizes that leaders must model the positive, instructional parts of their role—principals as instructional leaders rather than administrators—and shares his non-negotiables for professional learning: focus on only three priorities, reduce initiative fatigue, and build PD that strengthens existing practice. He also recounts a formative leadership moment in a large bilingual high school, where an “I believe” speech, clear decision-making, and consensus-building shifted school culture. The episode closes with advice for aspiring leaders—clarify your values, read widely, and listen well—plus a mentor shout-out, current reads, and a few personal quick hitters.

    00:00 Why the ‘grade-level boxes’ model fails kids (and fuels misbehavior)

    01:08 Meet Ainsley Rose: bold leadership, second-half strengths, and a different lens on schools

    02:57 Retirement that wasn’t: the phone call that launched his consulting career

    11:56 System redesign: structure, assessment, collaboration, and real teacher/student voice

    17:10 Professional learning that sticks: the ‘triangle’ focus and non‑negotiables

    28:00 From Phys Ed Teacher to Principal: Thrown Into a 5,000-Student Bilingual School

    31:43 The “I Believe” Speech Showdown: Union Pushback, Staff Meeting, and a New Direction

    38:24 Advice for Aspiring Leaders: Values, Influence, Reading, and Listening

    43:03 Shout-Out Mentor: Gordon El Hard and the Discovery of Human Talent

    44:37 Quick Hitters: What He’s Reading, Guilty Pleasures, and Okanagan Hidden Gems
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    52 min
  • Does Anyone Want Your Job?

    Does Anyone Want Your Job?
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode, we delve into how leaders can maintain and model positivity even during challenging times. The conversation features Dean MacInnis, Principal of Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. We discuss his journey, the challenges of northern education, strategies for retaining staff, and the vital role of principals in fostering a positive school culture. Dean also shares insights about his role as president of the Canadian Association of Principals (CAP) and the upcoming CAP conference in Regina. Join us as we uncover the essence of effective leadership in the face of adversity.

    00:00 Introduction to the Diverse Staff
    00:46 Longevity in Education: Pros and Cons
    01:32 Conversation with Dean McInnis
    03:34 Life in Yellowknife: Embracing the Northern Climate
    06:50 Navigating Education in the Northwest Territories
    09:10 Challenges and Changes in Curriculum
    14:21 Recruitment and Retention of Teachers
    19:27 Leadership Challenges and Reflections
    29:15 Building Respect and Overcoming Challenges
    30:50 The Importance of Positivity and Authenticity
    32:25 Gratitude and Mentorship
    34:25 Introduction to CAPS
    35:32 CAPS' Role and Impact
    43:44 Upcoming CAP Conferences
    47:21 Personal Interests and Recommendations
    50:28 Hidden Gems of Yellowknife
    52:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    53 min
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