SHAYNE MANN

(Ontario College of Teachers #254400)

mannsvr@gmail.com

Find my electronic resum and portfolio at www.shaynemann@weebly.com

Education

Master of Science (Teaching), McMaster University, 1995

Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate Geography), University of Western Ontario, 1985
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours Geography), University of Waterloo, 1983
Certificate of Competence in the French Language, Mohawk College, May 2014
Introduction to the International Baccalaureate Program course, August 2014
Leading International Schools Certificate (Ontario Principals Council), Modules 1 & 2, July 2014

Teaching Qualifications

Special Education, Part 1 - Learning Disabilities (Basic), Nipissing University, March 2003
Principals Qualifications, OISE, Part 1 (July 1996) and Part 2 (March 1997)
Honours Specialist - Geography, 1988
Environmental Science, Part 1, 1986
Primary Basic Qualifications, 1986
Ontario Teachers Certificate, 1985 (Junior/Intermediate Geography)

Educational Experience
Principal

Principal

Sprucedale Secondary School

January 2015 present

Principal of this school that is part of a correctional facility

Liase between the School Board and the Ministry of Youth and Community Services
This posting has also permitted me to take on additional system level responsibilities on
behalf of the School Board. I am now the Chair of the Board's Leadership Committee and I
am also the Board liason person with Faculties of Education. In this role I place over 500
student teachers and consult with Faculties of Education on teacher education program
reviews and changes
Brantford Collegiate Institute

September 2013 December 2014

Principal of the largest high school in the Grand Erie DSB (1350 students, 100
staff members)
Currently undertaking a review of school programs to increase student
opportunities (including Advanced Placement courses)
Working with the Parent Council to increase communication with the school community
(website, electronic newsletter, automated phone messages, twitter)
Have launched initiatives involving consultation with students, staff and parents
to promote a positive school climate
As the curriculum leader of the school I have facilitated initiatives to increase
student achievement results, for example in math and literacy, credit accumulation, and
pass rates
Responsible for a school budget of over $300 000

Principal

Principal

Principal of a school of 900 students

Over 3 years, increased results in the areas of pass rates, and math EQAO (provincial
standardized testing) results consistently higher than Board and provincial rates
Developed very positive relationships with parents and the community through
regular consultation with these communities and enhanced communication
Introduced an Advanced Placement (AP) program for students as part of an
integrated environmental and social justice program
Delhi District Secondary School

Professor

Teacher

September 2002 February 2007

responsible for student attendance and discipline,

administered the school capital budget
scheduled all supervision and examinations
supervised and appraised teaching and support staff
Wilfrid Laurier University (Brantford Campus)

2001 - 2011

taught a third year Education Foundations Course to students in the Contemporary Studies
Program. This was a new course when I started to teach it, and as such, I was responsible
for the development of the course and its ongoing review. The course included a field
practicum component and is taken by students who wish to pursue a career in education

Department Head

February 2007 June 2010

Principal of a school of 400 550 students

During the time I was the Principal at DDSS the school population increased from
360 to 550 students because of increased student opportunities I created, an
enhanced facility and an increase in the community regard for the school
Oversaw the operation of the school during demolition, reconstruction and
renovation of a significant portion of the school during the school year
Recognized by EQAO provincially because of steady increases on OSSLT scores

Vice-Principal Hagersville Secondary School

September 2010 June 2013

Paris District High School

Paris District High School

1992 - 2002

Department Head of Geography, History, and Family Studies. Responsible for the
implementation and review of two rounds of curriculum reform in this amalgamated
department
Teacher of geography and history at all grade levels. Taught in several programs and
classes geared toward at-risk learners. Developed a four credit, integrated,
interdisciplinary environmental course which included the development of a Locally
Developed Course
Brantford Collegiate Institute and Burford District High School 1987 1992
Taught geography at all grades and levels as well as science, math, history and an adult
alternative education program in summer school

Other Professional Experiences

Chair of the Ontario eLearning Consortium, a consortium of 20 Ontario School Boards

2013 2015 (two year term). Responsible for co-ordinating the eLearning efforts of 20
member School Boards, Liaising with the Ministry of Education (eLearning Ontario) and
advocating for elearning across the province and nationally
Presently Chair of the Grand Erie DSB Leadership Committee
Currently I am the liason between the Grand Erie DSB and Ontario Faculties of Education.
Responsible for placing more than 500 student teachers and for consulting with faculties
on teacher education program changes
Principal of eLearning for the Grand Erie District School Board 2008 present. Oversee
the operation of the Grand Erie DSB eLearning program. In my time as eLearning
principal, the program has grown from 6 to 16 course offerings and student success and
retention rates have increased substantially
Presenter at the International Confederation of Principals Conference Cairns, Australia
July 2013 (Educating for Sustainable Development)
Principal representative on the Boards Job Action Committee, a committee struck to
address day-to-day issues during a labour disruption 2012 2013
Principal representative on the Boards contract negotiating team 2012 2013
Chair of the local branch of the Ontario Principals Council 2011 present. In this role I
have been involved in many initiatives in collaboration with GEDSB senior administration
and regularly attend senior administration Executive Council weekly meetings so that the
perspective from a principal and a school could be brought to the table as part of the
decision-making process
Current Education Division Chair for the local United Way
Principal representative on many Board committees Privacy and Information
Management, Safe Schools, Program Advisory, Educational Technology, Information
Technology Advisory Committee, French as a Second Language Framework
Implementation Committee
Represented the Board at several provincial curriculum review sessions, most often in the
Canadian and World Studies area

References
Mr. David Abbey, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Grand Erie DSB 519-756-6306 x 281049
Mr. Mike McDonald, Superintendent of Schools, Grand Erie DSB 519-756-6306 x 281124
Mr. John Forbeck, Director of Education and Secretary of the Board, Grand Erie DSB,
519-756-6306 x 281137
Other references are available on request