BIO:
Chris Kennedy is the Superintendent of Schools / CEO with the West Vancouver School District (West Vancouver, BC). He has taught secondary English and Social Studies, and been both an elementary and secondary school principal. He was appointed to the superintendency in October of 2009.
One of the most progressive voices in BC education, Chris has been featured by Macleans Magazine and his work has been profiled in various local and national publications. In 2010 he was named one of the Top 10 Canadian Newsmakers in Educational Technology , in 2011 Business in Vancouver named him to their top Forty under 40 list, in 2012 Chris was named Canada’s Top Education Blogger and in 2016 Kennedy was named Canada’s Educational Technology K-12 Leader of the Year. He completed his Doctorate in Education at the University of Kansas in 2021. In 2023 BC School Sports recognized Chris with its Citation of Excellence Award and Mindshare Learning named him as one of the Top 23 Newsmakers of the Year in Learning and Technology.
Kennedy is a writer and presenter on personalized learning and infusing technology in the classroom. Chris balances his professional passions with life as the father of four children. You can also follow Chris on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/chrkennedy
Chris’ full CV is available HERE.
CONTACT INFO:
Chris Kennedy
West Vancouver School District
Superintendent of Schools / CEO
email: ckennedy@wvschools.ca
mobile: 604.202.4379 direct: 604.981.1031
1075 21st Street
West Vancouver BC V7V 4A9