Dec 21, 2022
Teacher, coach, writer, guest speaker, life long learner: Karl Fernandes wears many hats as an educator. Blessed beyond measure in his career, Karl has taught in each academic division for the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Karl believes strongly in experiential learning and has an extensive history of engaging his students in local and international service projects. He is actively involved in mental health and natural health initiatives and has worked with numerous organizations to develop well-being resources for students and teachers.
Karl has also instructed at the post-secondary level, and currently serves as a course instructor and professional development facilitator at the provincial level for the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association. He has presented to OCTs and teacher candidates at conferences and workshops across Ontario.
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Sam Demma is a 2-time TEDx Speaker, Author, Podcast Host and
Keynote Speaker. He is the youngest board director of the Canadian
Association of Professional Speakers and co-founder of PickWaste, a
volunteer organization that mobilizes youth to pick up litter in
their communities. He has interviewed and showcased over 260
educators through his multi-media platform, The High Performing
Educator, and his High Performing Student Program has impacted
youth in six countries.
Sam is routinely invited to share his work through news outlets like Breakfast Television, CBC, CTV, Global News, and CityNews. As a result of Sam’s keynote presentations, students and educators often commit to performing more acts of kindness, taking small, consistent actions toward their personal goals, and proactively looking for ways to serve others.