Aneta Fishman

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About Aneta Fishman

Aneta Fishman is an experienced educator with a passion for advancing student achievement and equity in Ontario. With 29 years in education, including 19 years as a school administrator, she demonstrates leadership in fostering the creation of inclusive environments and promotes equity, diversity, and human rights. As a principal with the York Region Distric School Board, she leads School Improvement Planning related to the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, Early Literacy, and comprehensive mathematics, collaborating with staff and community partners to increase student achievement and support underserved students. In previous regional roles as a Human Rights Principal and Equity Education Principal, she spearheaded initiatives promoting professional development on Accessibility, Unconscious Bias, Antisemitism, Anti-Black Racism, Islamophobia and Classism, as well as policy revision and updates. Aneta has also contributed to Holocaust Education through her training and involvement with Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem as well as Forum for Dialogue Network in Poland. Most recently, provincial work include participating in the development and facilitation of an online learning course addressing Antisemitism and creating inclusive spaces for Jewish learners, with the Ontario Principals' Council. X:@AnetaFishman