Stephen Sliwa

Background

About Stephen Sliwa

An accomplished educator and senior executive with a distinguished career in the K to 12 Education sector, spanning four different school districts. Currently serving as adjunct professor and Executive Program Director with the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. Stephen was the CEO and Director of Education at the Upper Canada District School Board - one of Ontario’s largest school district regions – serving nearly students residing in 37 municipalities over a sq km region in Eastern Ontario. During his nearly 6-year tenure with the organization Stephen played a key role in driving the instructional agenda forward during a significant period of change. He has a performance history of designing successful organizational transformations resulting in: the revitalization of student programs; improved graduation outcomes for Grade 12 students and Adult Learners; expanding the focus on Indigenous education in all schools and community-based partnerships as part of a genuine response to the Federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action; intensification of a focus on digital learning / remote learning strategies accelerated by a global pandemic, and; successfully stabilizing the organization through unforeseen fiscal challenges. Currently a member of the national Board of Directors for Families Canada, Stephen's community involvement includes service as the former Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors at St. Lawrence College, and past Chair of the Ontario Institute of Educational Leadership. Honoured to be selected as one of the "Top 50 Influential Alumni in 50 Years" from the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University.