Kevin Reimer

Principal at Lake Trail Middle School

kreimer@sd71.bc.ca

Summary
I am an experienced school administrator with a demonstrated record of success in a variety of leadership
positions in the K-12 system. With 16 years of administrative experience leading teachers, engaging staff and
students, implementing effective programs and transforming school cultures. I have led a number of school,
district and provincial initiatives in the areas of school culture, educational leadership and professional learning
communities. I currently sit on the Board of Directors for the BC Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association
and was recognized as one of Canada's Outstanding Principals by the Learning Partnership.

Experience
Principal at Lake Trail Middle School
March 2015 - Present (2 months)
Lake Trail Middle School is a Grade 7 - 9 School in the heart of Courtenay, BC. The school has a rich history
in the Comox Valley and is known for providing a supportive and positive learning environment for all
students.
Principal at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary
August 2010 - February 2015 (4 years 7 months)
o With the input of staff members through surveys and discussions we have created a new Growth Plan
model that reflects our collaborative work and our interest in implementing more Assessment for Learning
strategies. o Established The Puntledge Way as a social responsibility tool that encapsulates our current
code of conduct, the Wits program and the Six Pillars of Responsibility. o Created a Professional Learning
Community model by creating collaborative planning time for teachers embedded in the timetable.
Principal at Arden Elementary School
August 2007 - August 2010 (3 years 1 month)
Developed a schoolwide Universal Design for Learning model for the school through the acquisition of
provincial SET-BC grant. Developed a Professional Learning Community Model by building into the
school day collaborative planning time for primary and intermediate teachers. Initiated and developed the
Boost Learning Support Program for grey area students to support their learning needs. Initiated and
developed a strategic framework for the consistent implementation of school-wide assessments. Created
a highly successful Boys Book Club program to engage reluctant intermediate readers. Initiated and
developed a school wide goal setting program to encourage students to set, monitor and maintain individual
learning goals.

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Vice-Principal at Cumberland Junior School

August 2005 - August 2007 (2 years 1 month)
Acting Principal of Courtenay Elementary School (May 28 June 30) CVSAA representative on the
Courtenay Elementary and Arden Elementary School Closure committees. Developed the revised HouseAdvisory model and instituted the Health and Career Education portfolio program. Developed a Literacy 7
course to support student learning in reading and writing. Initiated the District 6 + 1 Writing Program for
English teachers as part of our growth plan initiative.
Vice-Principal at Courtenay Middle School
August 2001 - August 2005 (4 years 1 month)
Provided leadership responsible for the development, staffing and opening of Courtenay Middle School.
Developed school initiatives in the areas of critical thinking, student leadership, curricular integration and the
development of successful, collaborative teacher teams. Initiated and developed the Help Centre model as a
behaviour intervention support.
House Vice-Principal at Courtenay Junior School
August 1999 - August 2001 (2 years 1 month)
Coordinated house activities, monitored student progress and provided leadership to House staff members.
Provided curricular leadership in the areas of math and physical education. Assisted in coordinating the
closure of the school for the transition from Courtenay Junior School to Mark Isfeld Secondary.
Teacher at Delta School District 37, British Columbia
September 1993 - July 1999 (5 years 11 months)
Career & Personal Planning, Math, PE Teacher Team Leader Career and Personal Planning Initiative
Internal Accreditation Team Member Burnsview Better Way Committee Chair A committee mandated
to improve social responsibility and school pride. Created district-wide active health program and nutrition
initiative. Head coach Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field
Adult Education Principal at Delta School District 37, British Columbia
September 1998 - June 1999 (10 months)
Provided leadership to Continuing Education staff members, managed materials and resources and
monitored student progress. Provided a link between the satellite programs and Delta Continuing
Education.
Managing Partner at Whistler Valley Holdings
July 1992 - August 1993 (1 year 2 months)
In conjunction with business partners oversaw the creation and construction of three service related
businesses in Whistler, BC. Member of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce. Created and chaired the
Blackcomb Business Owners Association.
Teacher at Delta School District 37, British Columbia

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September 1989 - June 1992 (2 years 10 months)

English, PE, Learning Support Teacher Provided in-service for Provincial Writers Workshop initiative
Created a locally developed program for male students that gave them childcare work experience as part of
the Sexual Health Curriculum.

Honors and Awards

Canada's Outstanding Principal Recipient
The Learning Partnership
January 2013
The National Academy of Canadas Outstanding Principals creates a learning community of outstanding
principals across Canada who can share professionally, interact collegially and act as mentors to new
colleagues. It provides avenues for research and sharing of best practices. As part of this Academy, these
leading principals continue their development through an online forum with professionally facilitated
modules

Volunteer Experience
Coach at Mark Isfeld Secondary School
Coached Grade 8 and Junior Girls Basketball teams
Team Manager at Destination Imagination
February 2013 - Present (2 years 3 months)
As a DI Team Manager I have had the pleasure of taking a local team to compete in the Service Challenge
at the Destination Imagination Globals in 2013. The team finished in 18th place in the Secondary Level
competition in Knoxville, Tennessee.
School District Liaison at United Way Comox Valley
January 2001 - Present (14 years 4 months)
For 6 years I served as a committee member of the Comox Valley United Way. In that time our local chapter
looked after fundraising and distributing funds to service organizations throughout the Comox Valley,

Projects
Best in the West Conference
Members:Kevin Reimer
Organized and led Pro-D Conference for west side schools in the Comox Valley School District
SD71 Aboriginal Education Storytelling Project
Members:Kevin Reimer
Created, shot and edited a First Nations storytelling series for Aboriginal students
21st Century Learning Video

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Members:Kevin Reimer, Geoff Manning, Avi Luxenburg

Created, shot and edited a video on 21st Century Learning for the Comox Valley School District
Supporting Student Learning - Video Series
Members:Kevin Reimer
Created, shot and edited a video series to help parents support their children's reading for the Comox Valley
School District.
Colour It - Video production with Juno Award winner, Helen Austin
May 2014 to Present
Members:Kevin Reimer
Created and edited a video for Juno award winning performer, Helen Austin. Helen performed at Puntledge
Park Elementary as part of the school's Music Monday celebration.
"We Can" Official Music Video
February 2013 to Present
Members:Kevin Reimer
Produced the official music video with videographer Zac Whyte and singer/songwriter Jesse Ruben for
Jesse's song, "We Can". Each year the students at cole Puntledge Park Elementary School in Courtenay,
British Columbia, Canada complete a self directed project called "I Can," inspired by Kiran Bir Sethi in
India. As a group, Puntledge kids used Jesse Ruben's song "We Can" as daily inspiration. Brooklyn, New
York based Jesse Ruben was invited to fly across the continent to make a special appearance at the school.
This is the story of that day.
BCPVPA Governance Committee
January 2015 to Present
Members:Kevin Reimer, Gordon Li, Brian Leonard
Review the governance structure of the BCPVPA and make recommendations to the Board of Directors and
the membership about possible changes to the BCPVPA Constitution.
Design for Change
January 2013 to Present
Members:Kevin Reimer, Doug David
Design for Change equips children with the tools to be aware of the world around them, believe that they
play a role in shaping that world,and take action toward a more desirable, sustainable future. Using the I
Can mindset, students identify a need in the community and mobilize to address that need. Currently, there
are several million children worldwide who have worked on improving their community through the I Can
model. Ecole Puntledge Park is currently the only Canadian school to have a formal partnership with Design
for Change.
Oxford Round Table
March 2015 to Present
Members:Kevin Reimer, Dr. Peter Coleman
Produced and edited a video outlining the innovative practises in the Comox Valley School District that was
presented at the Oxford Round Table Conference by school district trustee, Dr. Peter Coleman. The purpose

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of the Oxford Round Table is to promote education, art, science, religion, and charity by means of academic
conferences and publication of scholarly papers. This Round Table is held at Harris Manchester College in
the University of Oxford.
Canadian Association of Principal's Conference (2015)
April 2015 to Present
Members:Kevin Reimer
Presented at the CAP Conference the following session with Principal Geoff Manning: Professional Learning
Communities: Creating the Time and Space for a 21st Century Learning Agenda

Organizations
Comox Valley Principals and Vice-Principals Association
President
June 2012 to Present
SD 71 Professional Learning Community Network
Founding member
March 2011 to Present
SD 71 - 21st Century Learning Committee (Elementary)
Team Leader
April 2011 to Present
SD71 Critical Thinking Network
Co-Creator/Facilitator
April 2009 to Present
CVPVPA Contract Committee
Chairperson
September 2004 to June 2010
British Columbia Principals and Vice-Principals Association
Coaching Leadership Facilitator
August 2012 to Present
BC Ministry of Education - Changing Results for Young Readers
Team Member
September 2012 to June 2014
BC Principal's and Vice-Principal's Association
Director
June 2013 to June 2015
As an elected member of the BCPVPA Board of Directors my role is to advocate for, support and provide
leadership to our president and our provincial association.
Ministry of Education - Accountability Framework Committee
Committee Member
May 2014 to Present

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I represent the BCPVPA on this Ministry Committe as we work to redefine educational accountability with
the BC public education system.
SD71 Budget Advisory Committee
Committee Member
I represent the Comox Valley Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association on the Budget Advisory
Committee. The Committee makes significant financial recommendations to the SD71 Board of Trustees.

Publications
Redefining School Growth: The Arden Way
Adminfo (BCPVPA Magazine) June 1, 2009
Authors: Kevin Reimer, Sherry Kennedy
Universal Design for Learning
SET-BC Newsletter June 1, 2008
Authors: Kevin Reimer
Habits of Mind Reflection Paper
The School as a Home for the Mind (Second Edition) Corwin Press; Thousand Oaks, CA 2008
Authors: Kevin Reimer, Dr. Art Costa
Habits of Mind Behaviour Improvement Plan
Habits of Mind Workshop Series. Baron Southwest Regional Office: Victoria, Australia June 1, 2004
Authors: Kevin Reimer, Wendy McPherson

Skills & Expertise

Staff Development
Educational Technology
K-12
Lesson Planning
Leadership Development
Educational Leadership
Curriculum Development
Differentiated Instruction
Elementary Education
Teacher Training
Professional Learning Communities
Literacy
Classroom Management
Instructional Design
Classroom
Curriculum Design
Educational Consulting
Leadership
Middle School
Pedagogy

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Curriculum Mapping
Education Reform
Instructional Technology
Teacher Evaluation
Secondary Education
Social Studies
Adult Education

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
M.A., Leadership Studies, 2001 - 2003
The University of British Columbia
B. Ed., Secondary Education, 1984 - 1988
Activities and Societies: UBC Basketball Team
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Executive Leadership Development Program, 2013

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Kevin Reimer
Principal at Lake Trail Middle School
kreimer@sd71.bc.ca

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