The High Performing Educator Podcast

Register for the Complete 180 Conference here: https://impact-courses.com/conference849473   Daryl Williams Jr. is a two-time Teacher of the Year, bestselling author, and nationally recognized keynote speaker focused on new teacher confidence and retention. Through his work, he helps schools and districts address the root cause of early-career attrition by strengthening identity, belief, and instructional clarity. Drawing from his own journey from struggling first-year teacher to award-winning educator, Daryl delivers practical, research-aligned strategies that translate into measurable retention outcomes. His approach equips administrators with a clear framework to support new teachers beyond surface-level professional development, ensuring they build confidence, stay in the profession, and create lasting impact in their classrooms.   Register for the Complete 180 Conference here: https://impact-courses.com/conference849473

Louis Patrick Leroux is the 7th Rector of Saint Paul University in Ottawa. Originally from Eastern Ontario, he is a playwright, theatre director, and scholar whose work bridges art and academia. Before joining Saint Paul, Dr. Leroux spent two decades at Concordia University as a professor of English and French studies, researching theatre, contemporary circus, and creative collaboration. A prolific, award-winning author, he has published more than a hundred scholarly works and a dozen plays translated into several languages. His research has attracted over six million dollars in funding and earned national recognition, including induction into the Royal Society of Canada. Today, as rector, Dr. Leroux continues to champion creativity, community, and the power of interdisciplinary education.

John McGowan has joined HUB as Senior Account Executive, Education Specialty Practice. John's 20 years of campus leadership experience will enhance HUB's industry-leading Education Specialty Practice to meet the evolving needs of campuses across Canada. As the General Manager of the McMaster Students' Union, John played an integral role in four capital projects with a cumulative budget in excess of $95 million to support student life. In addition, he oversaw an annual budget of $13 million, was responsible for over 150 staff, supported 250+ Clubs and delivered 30+ services to the McMaster community in Hamilton, Ontario. His stewardship and ability to collaborate was invaluable in shaping the campus experience at McMaster University for decades. This unique experience has equipped him with invaluable insights into the needs of post-secondary institutions, student associations, staff and students. This includes, but is not limited to, risk management, strong governance, benefits, and insurance.

Michael Lobuzzetta has been a dedicated leader and educator within the Cleveland Hill community for over thirteen years. He currently serves as Principal of Cleveland Hill High School, where he is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility in students, while building a collaborative and engaging school culture for staff, families, and the wider community. Before becoming Principal, Michael served as Assistant Principal for four years and as a Special Education Teacher at the high school level. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous teams, committees, and initiatives that have advanced student achievement and strengthened the school's supportive environment. His leadership is rooted in collaboration, transparency, and shared decision-making, with a strong belief that meaningful change happens when people work together. Michael earned his bachelor's degree in Sociology from Buffalo State College and began his career in the Human Services field. He later completed his Master's degree in Special Education at D'Youville College and worked at Gateway-Longview before joining Cleveland Hill in 2012. With humility and pride, Michael continues to serve the Cleveland Hill High School community, embracing the school's tradition of excellence and working alongside students, parents, and educators to shape a bright future together.

Joining us this year, Danny Viotto brings a wealth of experience to the CDS community as the new Director of Senior School. Having led the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board as the Director of Education for the past several years, Danny also served as an Academic Superintendent, an Elementary Principal and a Senior School Principal with HSCDSB for almost 15 years. He believes strongly that as educators we are called to develop the full potential of every child. In between his roles at HSCDSB, Danny spent two years as School Principal at De La Salle College, an independent school in Toronto, where he worked closely alongside the school's President, staff, students and parents - listening to the voices of all constituents so to best prioritize De La Salle's needs and create intentional, strategic directions. Danny holds a B.A. in English and a B.Ed. from Lakehead University and an M.Ed. from Nipissing University and has a history of working with school teams to nurture a community of belonging that supports self-expression and fulfilment. He believes strongly that music, drama, art and athletics help develop well-rounded citizens and future leaders. Danny relocated to York Region from Sault Ste. Marie last summer and has fully immersed himself into the awesome community at the Country Day School.