Nov 9, 2020
Jeff has a
natural way of connecting with people and moving them to
action. He was a leader on his high school campus, active in
Student Council, won a bronze medal at the Canadian National High
School Debating Championships, and was voted by his peers to be
Valedictorian of their graduating class.
At the University
of Western Ontario (now Western University) he remained active in
public speaking, being recognized as an Outstanding Delegate to
the prestigious Harvard National Model UN and broadcasting on
campus radio. He also played several seasons with the
football Mustangs earning a varsity athletic letter.
As an educator,
Jeff is blessed to teach at his alma mater.
As the Student
Activities Council Advisor and Leadership Teacher at
Waterloo-Oxford DSS, he leads one of the largest and most impactful
leadership programs in the province of
Ontario. The school's inclusive
programs to welcome new students are a model for the region.
Their school-wide Relay for Life fundraising events for
the Canadian Cancer Society have raised over $625,000 in the
last decade. He further gives his time coaching several varsity
school sports teams, and has led teams to league championship teams
in two different sports.
Jeff
and his wife Julie and their three children (twin daughters
Brookelynn and Katherine and son Jackson) live outside
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario where they are active leaders and
volunteers in their schools and community. Jeff has served on numerous local
boards, is currently a member of his local government Township
Council (serving his fourth elected term), and has coached numerous
local travel teams in baseball and hockey. For his efforts
and expertise in guiding young people, and their parents, he was
recognized as Rep Hockey Coach of the Year for the local New
Hamburg Hockey Association.
Jeff
is a genuine motivator, always striving to learn more and do more.
He is excited to meet you and work alongside you to better
your school, association, conference, or corporate
community.