BEd (Major) – University of Calgary
MBA (Diploma) – University of Calgary
Certificate (Non-Profit Management) – Harvard Extension School
Certificate (Strategy & Innovation) – MIT Sloan Executive Education

“I am driven by the unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of students with learning disabilities and their families.”

For more than 30 years, Peter has led and grown CA to where it is today. He’s been both a teacher and Principal, and now guides the organization as President and CEO. Peter has presented at education conferences around the world on learning disabilities, and is co-author of the book Exceptional Life Journeys. Peter is one of the founding international education consultants with our affiliate organization Headwater Learning Solutions (formerly Inlets). In his spare time, Peter is an active member in the Alberta education environment, and has volunteered for Alberta Education’s Setting the Direction Committee, and served as a Board Member for Woods Homes and the Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth. Peter is an avid traveler, and instead of collecting the usual postcards from the countries he visits, he journals and tries to document the scents and smells that make each country unique.

BA (Anthropology) – University of Calgary
BEd (Secondary Humanities) – University of Calgary
MSc (Educational Technology) – Walden University

“This place is amazing because we have the potential to change how students view themselves, the world and their ability to affect change.”

Dana has been with CA for 19 years. In her time here, she’s taught in every grade division and been an Academic Dean. She’s presented at the Central Alberta Teachers’ Conference and worked as an educational consultant in Canada and the United State through our affiliate organization CERA (formerly Inlets). 

BA (History, Literature)– University of Victoria
MA (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning ) – University of Calgary

“There is no greater joy as an educator than to see the evolution of a student’s growth from frustration and despair to confidence and success.”

When Tim first heard examples of how Calgary Academy always puts the needs of the student first, he knew he had to work here. Fourteen years later, he’s been a teacher, Academic Dean, and now high school Principal. He stays with our team because this is a place where families’ lives have been changed for the better because of what we do and how we help students succeed. When he’s not at CA, Tim can be found tying flies in the winter and putting them to use in rivers and streams around the Calgary area the rest of the year.

BA (History) – University of British Columbia
BEd (Secondary) – University of British Columbia
MEd (Educational Leadership & Administration) – University of British Columbia

“I am inspired by the teaching staff at CA. They are so deeply committed to the success of our students and they support each other on both personal and professional levels.”

Jessica is Collegiate program Principal and the newest member to the leadership team at CA. Her previous experience includes teaching, individualized learning support and Principal at the Mulgrave School, as well as educational consulting with StartRight Learning. Jessica is also Board Chair for Scarboro Preschool. Jess is a unique person in the CA community, set apart by her dislike of candy. 

BSc (Education) – University of Great Falls
BA (Human and Social Development) – University of Victoria
Applied Degree (Early Childhood Education) – Mount Royal University
Certification (Developing Leadership Communication Strategy) – Centre for Management Research

“It is a great privilege to observe the confidence of our students soar.”

In her 19 years with Calgary Academy, Sarah has worked as a teacher, an administrator, and an international presenter on professional development. Her impact at CA can be seen in the students she has empowered, as well as in two of our most longstanding traditions, the annual Terry Fox Run and Adopt-a-Family altruism projects. When Sarah is not at CA, she is likely on one of the Hawaiian islands renovating her house or reading a book on the beach.

BPeEd (Physical Education) – Brock University
BEd (Education) – Brock University
Med (Education) – Lesley University

“We have the opportunity every day to make a difference in the lives of students and their families. I love what I do!”

Kim has been a part of the CA team for 35 years as a teacher, Academic Dean and Principal, as well as her current role as Instructional Coach. Kim is the recipient of the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada National Award of Excellence in Education, and has served as a Ministerial Appointee to the Council on Alberta Teaching Standards. She has designed and presented over 150 workshops for schools, school boards, post-secondary schools and parent groups across North America on more than 40 topics including learning disabilities, classroom management, reading and transferable skills. Kim had the eyes of Canada on her when she served as Torchbearer for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.