Mark
Renaud
Mark
Renaud has been Principal of Sacred Heart Catholic School since September of 2019. This is his 12th year as a
Principal and he is in his 31st year with the St.
Clair Catholic District School Board.
Most of his educational and
athletic backgrounds stem from his hometown, Windsor Ontario.
His
degrees from the University of Windsor include:
Honours Bachelor of Public Administration 1984, Bachelor of Education 1989, and
Master of Education 1994. With a concentration on Curriculum Studies his major
paper compared computer lab vs classroom setting’s within our board. From
1984-86 he played goal for the men’s varsity hockey team and had a one-time stint
with the Detroit Red Wings 1986. In
December of 2005, he received his Principal’s certificate through the Catholic Principals Council of
Ontario.
Since
1989, Mark has had the opportunity to work in different schools and in various
positions. He has been a classroom teacher for Grades 3-8 and a system wide
Computer Itinerant Teacher for Grades JK-8. He has provided system wide support
with web based reporting, implemented school wide initiatives such as the Hello
Sydney Olympic Project 2000, and Student Wellness Project 2003.
In his schools, he has supported staff in the acquisition and direction of
implementing technology with Chromebooks, piloting BYOD (Bring Your Own Device),
and integrating Michael Fullan’s New Pedagogies
for Deep Learning project.
Mark
in his system wide committee role of 21st Century Learning is very
familiar with the needs of the Digital Learner. Mark is able to use various
forms of technology to communicate his thoughts with others and plans for
in-services and allocates where it is needed. His current PLN will help to
ensure that he meets the best needs of all learners and is focusing on:
·
creating a culture of collaboration
·
integrating technology with pedagogies for deep
learning
·
proper use of social media for learning
Mark currently resides in
the city of Sarnia with my wife Sherri and two
daughters Alisha and Candice. His interests in extra-curricular activities
involve hockey, soccer, and keeping fit.
