Canadian Learning Advisory Board
Education Perfectβs Canadian Learning Advisory Board was established to ensure our work remains grounded in the realities of Canadian school systems. Composed of former Directors of Education and senior system leaders, the Board provides independent strategic guidance to help us align our work with what districts, educators, and students truly need.
For school boards, trust matters. Implementation matters. Student outcomes matter. This Advisory Board strengthens our commitment to all three.
Board members do not influence procurement decisions or endorse products. Their role is to provide independent insight on strategy, implementation, governance, and impact. Their guidance helps ensure our approach reflects system priorities and responsible innovation.
What the Board Helps Us Prioritize
- Student impact with an equity lens
- Reducing teacher workload, not adding to it
- Practical implementation within district realities
- Strong privacy, security, and governance standards
- Clear evidence and measurable outcomes
Their perspective helps ensure that what we build and how we partner is thoughtful, responsible, and aligned with Canadian education systems.
Advisory Board Members
Colleen Russell-Rawlins
Colleen Russell-Rawlins is an experienced system leader and executive consultant who has served as Teacher, Principal Coach, Supervisory Officer, Program Specialist, and Director within Canadaβs two largest school boards. A respected instructional leader, she has led large-scale initiatives focused on improving teaching and learning, strengthening school leadership, and advancing system-wide equity and student achievement. Colleen brings deep expertise in governance, talent development, policy, and scalable program design. She focuses on empowering leaders and building sustainable, high-impact systems, strengthening our commitment to responsible growth and partnership.
Dr. Tom D'Amico
Dr. Tom DβAmico is a former Director of Education for the Ottawa Catholic School Board with 35 years of experience in public education. A recognized leader in system transformation and responsible AI integration, he has presented nationally on leadership and innovation and served as Canadian co-lead for New Pedagogies for Deep Learning. His experience leading large, complex systems brings a practical and strategic lens to our work across Canada.
Our Commitment
The Canadian Learning Advisory Board reflects Education Perfectβs commitment to working alongside districts with transparency, humility, and system-level awareness.
We are proud to be guided by experienced Canadian education leaders who help ensure our work supports what matters most: strong student outcomes, supported teachers, and trusted partnerships.
If you would like to learn more about the Advisory Board or connect with our team, we welcome the conversation.
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