Ian has spent the last 14 years in various leadership roles first with us as vice-principal at West Vancouver and Rockridge Secondary, then as Director of Instruction and Head of Wentworth Campus at Collingwood School and most recently as Principal at Carson Graham Secondary in North Vancouver. With more than 25 years of experience in education, as both a teacher and administrator, Ian obtained his undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Victoria and his Master’s Degree in Education from Simon Fraser University.
Ian has a rich background in public and independent schools and is passionate about the evolution of education, the development of teachers, and the transformation of our public education system. He has a proven track record of guiding innovation and his leadership work around school improvement has been recognized locally and nationally.
Ian is a resident of the North Shore, active in the community, and a busy father of two teenagers. Ian is a long time school and community coach, and in his spare time an avid bike rider.
ikennedy@wvschools.ca