Dan Spence Email & Phone Number

Springhill, Ns, Ca

Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Parrsboro And River Hebert, Nova Scotia

As Principal of Parrsboro Regional High School (2017-2020) and River Hebert District School (2020-2021) I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the school and the creation and implementation of our Student Success Plan. This includes organizing regular professional development opportunities for all school-based staff, based on identified student need. This plan for student success drives both our long-term and short-term goals as a school community. I also work with all staff on their… Show more As Principal of Parrsboro Regional High School (2017-2020) and River Hebert District School (2020-2021) I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the school and the creation and implementation of our Student Success Plan. This includes organizing regular professional development opportunities for all school-based staff, based on identified student need. This plan for student success drives both our long-term and short-term goals as a school community. I also work with all staff on their professional growth and evaluation process with the end goal of student success always at the fore. I have also been a member of a provincial committees examining various aspects of public education. Show less

Wallace, Nova Scotia

As Vice-Principal and then Principal, I worked with the staff to develop and implement our Student Success Plan for WCES. My focus during this time was the regular examination of classroom and provincial assessments and responding in a focused way. Utilizing collaborative teams, teachers spent time examining assessments and developing a school-wide approach to improve student performance in literacy. All classes adopted a workshop approach to literacy, making a great impact in our student… Show more As Vice-Principal and then Principal, I worked with the staff to develop and implement our Student Success Plan for WCES. My focus during this time was the regular examination of classroom and provincial assessments and responding in a focused way. Utilizing collaborative teams, teachers spent time examining assessments and developing a school-wide approach to improve student performance in literacy. All classes adopted a workshop approach to literacy, making a great impact in our student performance. Furthermore, working alongside Student Services Staff, we had implemented a new behaviour program for our school. This program was a PBIS model and the introduction to students was in the fall of 2017. I have worked with the various stakeholder groups at the school and in the community to help fundraise money for student learning initiatives. Show less

Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

While in this leadership position, I worked with teachers across the region on daily planning, implementing, and modelling curriculum-based literacy lessons, and assessment practices in P-6 classrooms. I also delivered day long workshops on literacy resources, assistive technology, and technology integration (iPad, iPod, Apple TV, netbook software, CCRSB Online, Mimio Teach, Mimio Pads, Mimio Vote, ELMO Document Camera, Point2View Cameras, and Literacy Place Technology Component, PowerSchool… Show more While in this leadership position, I worked with teachers across the region on daily planning, implementing, and modelling curriculum-based literacy lessons, and assessment practices in P-6 classrooms. I also delivered day long workshops on literacy resources, assistive technology, and technology integration (iPad, iPod, Apple TV, netbook software, CCRSB Online, Mimio Teach, Mimio Pads, Mimio Vote, ELMO Document Camera, Point2View Cameras, and Literacy Place Technology Component, PowerSchool, Provincial Moodles). During this assignment, I also consulted with regional leadership about areas of concentration for schools based on grade levels (P- 3, 4-6) and implementation of school wide foci such as technology integration. Show less

Springhill, Nova Scotia

Other than the regular classroom duties of a teacher (delivery of curriculum and assessing student learning), I was part of the schools’ accreditation lead teams. I was the lead for data which meant my focus was on compiling, examining, and disaggregating data for schools. Then I worked with school leadership to develop ways to effectively respond to data to increase student achievement. During my time as a classroom teacher, I would help organize Professional Learning Communities (PLC)… Show more Other than the regular classroom duties of a teacher (delivery of curriculum and assessing student learning), I was part of the schools’ accreditation lead teams. I was the lead for data which meant my focus was on compiling, examining, and disaggregating data for schools. Then I worked with school leadership to develop ways to effectively respond to data to increase student achievement. During my time as a classroom teacher, I would help organize Professional Learning Communities (PLC) opportunities with the other teachers examining best instructional practices such as technology integration, planning for students with exceptionalities, and behavioural support programming. I worked closely with the administration, site-based team, parents, Psychologists and Educational Assistants to create and implement positive rewards programs and other academic achievement programs for many students. Show less

Master'S Degree, Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History And Canadian Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History