Derek Chen Email & Phone Number

Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, Indigenous Education, and Community Relations• Co-created Toronto Catholic District School Board’s (TCDSB) Equity Action Plan• Implementation of Board motion to dismantle anti-Black racism and anti-Indigenous racism. • Review of Human Resources hiring practices:• Leading or co-leading initiatives, including:o First-ever student Identity-Based Data Collection o Re-launch of the Workforce Census o Library Guidelines and English… Show more Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, Indigenous Education, and Community Relations• Co-created Toronto Catholic District School Board’s (TCDSB) Equity Action Plan• Implementation of Board motion to dismantle anti-Black racism and anti-Indigenous racism. • Review of Human Resources hiring practices:• Leading or co-leading initiatives, including:o First-ever student Identity-Based Data Collection o Re-launch of the Workforce Census o Library Guidelines and English Texts Monograph – to assist with reviewing resources and lessons from anti-racist/anti-oppressive lenso Organization-wide professional development on equity, diversity, anti-racism, and anti-oppressiono De-streaming initiativeo Development and delivery of webinars on the topic of dismantling anti-Black racismo Creation of a staff equity website and newsletter Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Principal, Brebeuf College School - all boys' secondary school• EQAO Academic Math score increased from 82% to 90% (2018)• Introduced Town Halls to elicit and include student voice• Revitalized Learning Commons with modern, mobile furniture• Implemented Pre-Applied Math course to assist students with math deficiencies• Expanded AP course offerings• Renewed Football Program after 40-year absence

Toronto, Canada Area

Principal, Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton CSS

Toronto, Canada Area

Vice Principal, Mary Ward CSS - Self-Directed Learning School

Panama City, Panama

• Led creation of campus and programs for Durham College satellite campus• Hired staff to promote and market college and programs in Business and ESL• Hired faculty• Navigated cultural differences and political landscape• Worked in Spanish

Winsdor, Ontario

Toronto, Canada Area

Teacher at Cardinal Newman CSS• Business Studies Teacher (1999-2000)• Guidance Counsellor (2000-2006)

Master Of Education (M.Ed.)

Supervisory Officer Qualifications Program

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.)

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.)