Bilingual Program Officer, Ontario College of Teachers
French Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2005
Bachelor of Education (I/S French & Geography), 2005
Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics), 2011

Steven is currently on secondment to the Ontario College of Teachers as Bilingual Program Officer in the Standards of Practice & Education Unit. An accomplished educator and leader, he brings 20+ years of experience with Toronto Catholic District School Board. Formerly Department Head of Languages & Cultural Studies, he taught Grades 9-12 Core French, Portuguese, Italian, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Dance. Steven has also served as Lead Writer for Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Review, Senior Author of FSL learning resources, AQ Instructional Leader, and facilitator of Professional Learning Communities with a commitment to nurturing safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environments.

As an alumnus of York University, I have been inspired by the innovative and interdisciplinary programs that I experienced as a YorkU student that I have adopted these values and approaches in my professional practice as an educator and school leader. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I further developed my linguistic and intercultural understanding skills through completing both a Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese and Italian, while also participating in a Summer Abroad program in Bologna, Italy. These enriching academic experiences provided the foundation for a rewarding career as a secondary school teacher and school administrator.