North American Innovation Advisory Board
Roundtable discussions with education leaders
The North American Innovation Advisory Board (IAB) brings educational leaders together to share big-picture ideas, experiences and practical wisdom. The board’s aim is to mobilize collective intelligence of school and district leaders to improve schooling experiences for all.
Roundtable discussions were designed to give leaders the precious space, time, and safety to reflect together, to consider profound questions, and inform new directions for education innovation.
Research Process
In December 2021, the IAB hosted roundtable discussions with school and district leaders from Canada and the U.S. to explore key education challenges. Each 1.5-hour session focused on pre-shared questions, encouraged diverse perspectives, and was facilitated to promote open and reflective dialogue. Insights were analyzed to identify themes and innovation ideas. Based on this research, IAB meetings are now organized into cohorts, with each cohort meeting quarterly to discuss a specific theme, fostering continuous collaboration and innovation.
Some of our current IAB members
Our IAB members represent a diverse group of education leaders from across North America, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight to our discussions.
Eric Jabal, Head of School
West Island College, QC, Canada
Tricia Times, Principal
Peter E Hyland Center, TX, United States
Ken VanMinnen, Head of School/Principal
Chatham Christian School, ON, Canada
Danielle McReynolds-Dell, Academic Dean
Urban School of San Francisco, CA, United States
Kate Taylor, Director Of Curriculum
The Sterling Hall School, ON, Canada
Kelly Walsh, Head of Middle School
Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall School, MA, United States
Sukhbir Bolina, Principal
Choice School for Gifted Children, BC, Canada
Cindy Rigling, Head of School
GEMS World Academy - Chicago, IL, United States
Why Join?
As an Advisory Board member, you gain access to:
- Collaborative community.
- A collaborative community focused on creating impactful, innovative solutions.
- Opportunities.
- Opportunities to influence and stay ahead of educational trends.
- LinkedIn group.
- A LinkedIn group where leaders connect and engage in ongoing discussions.
Collaborative community.
Member Testimonials
“This is a great conversation! Looking forward to our next collaboration. ”
“It was a pleasure connecting and exchanging insights on student autonomy, AI, metacognition, and the evolving role of technology in education.”
“I love the ability to hear from others. Thank you!”
Are you a school or district leader passionate about shaping the future of education?
📩 Get in touch today to learn more about upcoming cohorts and how you can participate.