Nina is an Educational Consultant and former Superintendent of Education with a track record in championing high academic achievement while placing a strong emphasis on character development for all students. Armed with considerable expertise in leadership development, strategic planning, and community engagement, Nina is dedicated to fostering vibrant learning and working environments. Her approach is characterized by a commitment to safety, equity and ensuring that education encompasses the holistic growth and well-being of every student.

Currently, Nina has been developing programs and facilitating workshops for international organizations to enhance the instructional and leadership capacity of both emerging and experienced administrators. Nina facilitates partnerships between Ontario universities and global educational organizations, fostering a collaborative and enriching exchange of knowledge and resources. In addition, Nina serves as a seasoned expert witness, and investigator specializing in school liability, matters related to discipline and physical injury, compliance, supervision, policy, and duty of care.

Beyond her consultancy work, Nina dedicates her expertise to coaching staff at all organizational levels. Her coaching initiatives encompass career growth, preparation for promotions, the development of leadership skills, and the strengthening of competencies for various roles within educational institutions. Through these multifaceted roles, Nina actively contributes to the advancement and quality of education on both a national and international scale.

Nina is a distinguished academic, holding an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters in Organizational and Administrative Studies from Brock University. Her academic prowess is complemented by a wealth of experience, as she served as a roster member and chair on the Accreditation Review Panel for the Ontario College of Teachers for over 13 years. In addition to her role in accreditation, Nina contributed to the field of education by teaching in the pre-service teacher program at the University of Toronto and additional qualification courses at York University.

Nina’s expertise extends to the realm of professional publications, with notable contributions in science curriculum for Nelson Publishing, and secondary math textbooks for McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Her scholarly work reflects a commitment to advancing the field of education through insightful publications and hands-on involvement in shaping the future of educators.

In recent years, Nina served has made contributions on the professional learning for Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association (OPSOA) and as coach for Ontario Principal’s Council. She is recognized for her partnerships with community agencies and families, promoting public confidence and increasing student achievement.

Jessica Michaels is an award-winning speaker, former stand-up comic, and leadership development expert. Though things seemed OK on the outside, she struggled to connect with others, experienced constant overwhelm, and often found herself unable to complete simple tasks. After years of riding a roller coaster of successes and failures, she was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Finding a lack of resources available for adults, she spent years developing her own strategies for coping successfully in the workplace. Over time, Jessica began using her experience to educate, advocate, and advise on neurodiversity in business. With humor and directness, she shows her audiences how every employee benefits from a neuroinclusive environment. As a coach, she works one-on-one with professionals, trying to build the toolbox to work with their brains, not against them. Through her social media platforms, she connects with and helps thousands of neurodivergent adults. Her book, One Size Fits Nobody: Neurodiversity for Employee Growth and Engagement, will be available this winter. Jessica, her wife Ellie, and their dog Detritus live in Denver. Together, the humans host the Gifted Kid Messy Adult podcast, while the dog supervises.