![]() Moose Hide Campaign PinA picture of a Moose Hide Campaign pin on a sunny spring day. |
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![]() SCTL Team 2019Group picture of SCTL team members after completing the first module of the Inclusivity Matters program in 2019. |
![]() Leadership Impact Award 2023A picture of the Leadership Impact award that André received in 2023 from St. Lawrence College. |
![]() TRC Day 2024A picture of participants looking onwards towards a medicine garden near lake ontario. |
![]() Pride Celebration AttirePicture of André wrists wearing the SLC Alliance band and his iWatch with pride colours for an upcoming college graduation. |
![]() SCTL Team 2024A SCTL team group picture following our Winter 2024 planning session on Brockville campus at St. Lawrence College. |
![]() LCC IconAn icon representing the annual Learning Connections Conference (LCC) at St. Lawrence College. This event would bring together 500+ educators and staff for a three day professional learning event. I had the privilege of co-chairing this event for 9 years. |
![]() Teamwork in ActionA collage of pictures from a team planning session with members of the SCTL in 2023. |
"Building trust in others and ourselves..."
Leadership must be rooted in values, relationships, and the shared pursuit of meaningful change. I prioritize integrity, collaboration, and care in all decision-making and use these values to guide purposeful action. To me, leadership is not about hierarchy or control, but about fostering trust, creating space for others to lead, and cultivating cultures where people feel respected, empowered, and inspired.
In every leadership role, I prioritize collaboration, critical reflection, and inclusivity. I strive to lead with authenticity and curiosity, remaining responsive to the evolving needs of individuals and communities. I work to create environments where diverse voices are welcomed, ideas are co-constructed, and leadership is shared across roles and identities.
Elevating the voices of others is a core element of my practice. I believe leadership is most powerful when it deconstructs and distributes power, honors collective insight, and builds cultures of shared ownership. At the same time, I recognize that leadership also requires accountability, especially in moments of complexity and change. I embrace this responsibility by listening deeply, making data-informed decisions, and building a shared sense of urgency rooted in transparency and trust. In doing so, I strive to dismantle barriers, foster open communication, and support the development of new leaders through collaboration.
Values-based leadership also means aligning vision with action. I lead with intention, ensuring that strategic goals reflect a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and educational excellence. Whether supporting team development, advancing curricular innovation, or contributing to institutional change, I bring clarity, care, and a deep sense of purpose to my work. I prioritize people in process, embed culture into strategy, and inspire professional growth through meaningful action.
At its best, leadership is an evolving practice: responsive to context, anchored in trust, and driven by a commitment to collective growth and meaningful change.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel
Maya Angelou

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