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Clayton Ellis is an educator, curriculum leader, and lifelong learner with a passion for innovation, equity, and meaningful learning. Currently in his second year back in the classroom, his favourite place to be, Clayton previously served as the Science and Technology Coordinator for one of Canada’s largest school boards, where he championed innovation in STEAM, equity in education, and joy in learning while working to build futures that welcome every student.
Throughout his career, Clayton has opened two schools as part of the leadership team, contributed to the planning of Toronto’s first virtual school, and travelled across Ontario facilitating the implementation of the science curriculum. He currently serves as Chair of the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO), whose mission is to encourage excellence in science education through leadership and service.
Clayton is also a teacher, dad, coach, sibling, conductor, collaborator, author, innovator, curriculum disruptor, mentor, inspirational leader, and ever-curious learner. His journey has been shaped by a village of supporters, including foster care, church family, parents, friends, mentors, and the many students he has had the privilege to teach. Growing up in Scarborough, he believed there were no limits, and the obstacles he encountered along the way shaped his commitment to understanding barriers to success and helping others overcome them.
Among his many recognitions are the Harry Jerome Award for his commitment to Black excellence and civic duty and the Prime Minister’s Teaching Award in STEM. Yet, the accomplishment he values most is helping young people see themselves in places they never imagined they belonged.
Beyond education, Clayton has a passion for travel, an insatiable curiosity, and a genuine love of hearing other people’s stories. As he says, “Please, if you should ever see me, interrupt and share your story. I will be the richer person for it.”
John Colton has served as a school administrator since 2007, bringing a wealth of experience, innovation, and strong people skills to his leadership. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work in six secondary schools and two elementary schools, gaining a broad perspective on education and school leadership.
John is passionate about innovation, creativity, and STEAM thinking, always looking for new ways to engage students and support staff. He believes strongly in building positive relationships and creating an environment where everyone feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to be their best.
As a secondary school principal, John is committed to supporting staff and students, celebrating their successes, and helping them reach their full potential.
Kerry Stephen Powers is an award-winning educator with over 20 years of experience in public education. Throughout his career with the Peel District School Board, he has held leadership roles in Careers and Guidance, Special Education, Business Studies, and Cooperative Education across both elementary and secondary schools.
Most recently, Kerry worked at the Maawnjiding Wiingushkeng Centre for Indigenous Excellence and Land-Based Learning, where he supported experiential learning through Pathways, Transitions, and Dual Credit programs grounded in the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning. He also serves as a part-time Assistant Administrator and managed the Ministry-funded Focus on Youth summer employment program. Beginning in fall 2026, he will be joining the team at David Suzuki Secondary School.
A hallmark of Kerry’s career has been building innovative partnerships that expand opportunities for students. Working with Ontario’s colleges and universities, including the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Algoma University, he has helped create Dual Credit opportunities and pathways for students to earn college and university credits while still in high school, including launching the Peel District School Board’s first university–high school credit initiative. His work is driven by a commitment to equity, experiential learning, and creating meaningful pathways to student success.
Leslie Grant is a Superintendent of Education in Canada’s second-largest and most diverse school district, bringing more than 26 years of experience in public education and educational leadership. Throughout her career, she has been committed to advancing student success and supporting educators through strategic leadership grounded in equity, inclusion, and anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices.
Adept at implementing strategic leadership initiatives, Leslie focuses on monitoring impact, particularly for racialized and marginalized communities. She also provides consultation services and is passionate about promoting, mentoring, and sponsoring diverse leadership to help strengthen and transform organizational culture.
In addition to her leadership in education, Leslie serves on the Board of Directors for the Youth Association for Academics Athletics and Character Education (YAAACE).
Peter Karl Youngren has spent over three decades working in the not-for-profit space, specifically with educational institutions. He started his career at 19 in a refugee camp in Rwanda in 1994. Here, he saw first-hand how powerful charitable work can be in transforming even the most horrific circumstances.
Since then, Peter has founded two large-scale charities, working in over 1500 schools across fifty-five school boards. He has worked with all levels of government to implement unique educational programming for young people. To date, over 9,000,000 students, teachers, and parents have been impacted by programming designed by Peter and his team.
Prince Khan is the Supervisor at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre and an Adjunct Professor who teaches entrepreneurship at colleges and universities across Ontario. With a passion for educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, Prince specializes in entrepreneurship education while drawing on more than 14 years of experience supporting business owners and start-up ventures.
Prince is a highly accomplished Business Consultant and a Certified International Trade Professional. In his former role at the Halton Small Business Centre/Global Business Centre, he assisted business owners with advisory services on business start-ups and domestic expansion while educating companies on exploring opportunities for global business scaling. His role also requires him to be an active networker, and he uses his personal brand to develop powerful relationships with the community around him.
Prince has a Master’s in Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo and uses his education to build stronger and more resilient community in Brampton through a bottom-up innovation approach.
Clayton Ellis is an educator, curriculum leader, and lifelong learner with a passion for innovation, equity, and meaningful learning. Currently in his second year back in the classroom, his favourite place to be, Clayton previously served as the Science and Technology Coordinator for one of Canada’s largest school boards, where he championed innovation in STEAM, equity in education, and joy in learning while working to build futures that welcome every student.
Throughout his career, Clayton has opened two secondary schools as part of the leadership team, contributed to the planning of Toronto’s first virtual school, and travelled across Ontario facilitating the implementation of the science curriculum. He currently serves as Chair of the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO), whose mission is to encourage excellence in science education through leadership and service.
Clayton is also a teacher, dad, coach, sibling, conductor, collaborator, author, innovator, curriculum disruptor, mentor, inspirational leader, and ever-curious learner. His journey has been shaped by a village of supporters, including foster care, church family, parents, friends, mentors, and the many students he has had the privilege to teach. Growing up in Scarborough, he believed there were no limits, and the obstacles he encountered along the way shaped his commitment to understanding barriers to success and helping others overcome them.
Among his many recognitions are the Harry Jerome Award for his commitment to Black excellence and civic duty and the Prime Minister’s Teaching Award in STEM. Yet, the accomplishment he values most is helping young people see themselves in places they never imagined they belonged.
Beyond education, Clayton has a passion for travel, an insatiable curiosity, and a genuine love of hearing other people’s stories. As he says, “Please, if you should ever see me, interrupt and share your story. I will be the richer person for it.”
John Colton has served as a school administrator since 2007, bringing a wealth of experience, innovation, and strong people skills to his leadership. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work in six secondary schools and two elementary schools, gaining a broad perspective on education and school leadership.
John is passionate about innovation, creativity, and STEAM thinking, always looking for new ways to engage students and support staff. He believes strongly in building positive relationships and creating an environment where everyone feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to be their best.
As a secondary school principal, John is committed to supporting staff and students, celebrating their successes, and helping them reach their full potential.
Kerry Stephen Powers is an award-winning educator with over 20 years of experience in public education. Throughout his career with the Peel District School Board, he has held leadership roles in Careers and Guidance, Special Education, Business Studies, and Cooperative Education across both elementary and secondary schools.
Most recently, Kerry worked at the Maawnjiding Wiingushkeng Centre for Indigenous Excellence and Land-Based Learning, where he supported experiential learning through Pathways, Transitions, and Dual Credit programs grounded in the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning. He also serves as a part-time Assistant Administrator and managed the Ministry-funded Focus on Youth summer employment program. Beginning in fall 2026, he will be joining the team at David Suzuki Secondary School.
A hallmark of Kerry’s career has been building innovative partnerships that expand opportunities for students. Working with Ontario’s colleges and universities, including the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Algoma University, he has helped create Dual Credit opportunities and pathways for students to earn college and university credits while still in high school, including launching the Peel District School Board’s first university–high school credit initiative. His work is driven by a commitment to equity, experiential learning, and creating meaningful pathways to student success.
Leslie Grant is a Superintendent of Education in Canada’s second-largest and most diverse school district, bringing more than 26 years of experience in public education and educational leadership. Throughout her career, she has been committed to advancing student success and supporting educators through strategic leadership grounded in equity, inclusion, and anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices.
Adept at implementing strategic leadership initiatives, Leslie focuses on monitoring impact, particularly for racialized and marginalized communities. She also provides consultation services and is passionate about promoting, mentoring, and sponsoring diverse leadership to help strengthen and transform organizational culture.
In addition to her leadership in education, Leslie serves on the Board of Directors for the Youth Association for Academics Athletics and Character Education (YAAACE).
Peter Karl Youngren has spent over three decades working in the not-for-profit space, specifically with educational institutions. He started his career at 19 in a refugee camp in Rwanda in 1994. Here, he saw first-hand how powerful charitable work can be in transforming even the most horrific circumstances.
Since then, Peter has founded two large-scale charities, working in over 1500 schools across fifty-five school boards. He has worked with all levels of government to implement unique educational programming for young people. To date, over 9,000,000 students, teachers, and parents have been impacted by programming designed by Peter and his team.
Prince KhanMEDI, CITP®|FIBP® is the Supervisor at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre and an Adjunct Professor who teaches entrepreneurship at colleges and universities across Ontario. With a passion for educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, Prince specializes in entrepreneurship education while drawing on more than 14 years of experience supporting business owners and start-up ventures.
Prince is a highly accomplished Business Consultant and a Certified International Trade Professional. In his former role at the Halton Small Business Centre/Global Business Centre, he assisted business owners with advisory services on business start-ups and domestic expansion while educating companies on exploring opportunities for global business scaling. His role also requires him to be an active networker, and he uses his personal brand to develop powerful relationships with the community around him.
Prince has a Master’s in Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo and uses his education to build stronger and more resilient community in Brampton through a bottom-up innovation approach.
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