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Greg Kushnir
Greg Kushnir is an educational leader and presenter with over three decades of dedicated service in public education, specializing in oral language, reading, and writing disabilities. He is committed to enhancing educational outcomes for all students.
Greg Kushnir
Greg Kushnir is an educational leader and presenter with over three decades of dedicated service in public education. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Alberta, specializing in oral language, reading, and writing disabilities. This foundational expertise has fueled his lifelong commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for all students.
Throughout his career in Edmonton Public Schools in Alberta, Canada, Greg consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership and a deep commitment to educational excellence. He has led three schools: Terrace Heights Elementary School, Ellerslie Campus, and Esther Starkman School. Under his guidance, each was transformed into a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work®, acclaimed for dramatic improvements in student achievement. This remarkable transformation is a testament to his visionary leadership and his ability to effectively implement educational strategies that foster significant and sustainable improvement.
Greg's contributions to education have been widely recognized. He has been nominated for educational excellence in Alberta four times. In 2010, his innovative approaches were honored with the Alberta ASCD Award for Innovative Practice. Furthermore, in 2014, he was a nominee for the Learning Partnerships Award of Excellence, distinguishing him as one of Canada's outstanding principals.
Since 2005, Greg has also excelled as an educational consultant. His expertise is particularly focused on helping schools develop the culture of a PLC, enhancing response to intervention (RTI) systems, and supporting the improvement of priority schools. His work in these areas has not only bolstered the operational success of numerous schools but also significantly enriched the educational experiences of countless students.
Canadian presenter
Priority Schools in a PLC at Work®
Hand-selected and trained by PLC at Work champions our Priority Schools in a PLC at Work experts have proven success in leading the PLC at Work process and have specific experience with the unique challenges that face schools labeled as low performing. Work with them to identify and prioritize critical areas of growth to implement changes in a timely manner with a focus on student achievement.
PLC at Work®
PLC at Work® experts have proven success in leading the PLC at Work process in a school or district. Work with them to implement a focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and create a results orientation that leads to sustained, substantive school improvement.
RTI at Work™
RTI at Work experts focus on learning for all students and will empower you to build your own timely, targeted, and systematic intervention program. Work with them to implement a results-driven program that provides targeted instruction at all tiers of intervention.
Presentations by Greg Kushnir
- What Is a Professional Learning Community?
- Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- The First Two Years of a PLC: A Practical Guide
- Using Google to Enhance Your PLC
- Determining Essential Learning Outcomes
- Creating Common Assessments
