Curriculum Services Canada is proud to service the international education community and provide resources to all.
Since 1993, CSC has played a fundamental role in Ontario and nation-wide education. We worked hard to deliver the highest in quality resources and learning services that result in the greatest positive impact for learners. As communities around the world invest in education reform, we have decided to commit CSC to serving the growing international community and have created a new brand to support our long-standing stakeholder community in Canada. Curriculum.org will remain a free-resource site for educators across Canada and internationally. Come back often to see what’s new!
In 2015, CSC launched Learnography to service the Canadian market with custom learning solutions. We continue to work with a variety of organizations internationally and maintain our commitment to ongoing service excellence within Canada and around the world. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Debbie Davidson, Director of International Partnerships.
VISION
Our vision is to be the trusted and recognized international standard for quality services, programs, and resources that help others achieve their learning goals.
MISSION
We serve as a leader in meeting the ever-changing needs of learners—anywhere, anytime, any stage of life—through high-quality standards and innovation for learning.
VALUES
In a culture where change is often the norm, our core values serve as our compass in everything we do.
EXCELLENCE
We're accountable to the highest standards of excellence in everything we do.
INTEGRITY
We are balanced, thorough, and honest in all of our decisions and actions.
COLLABORATION
We work as a team with all stakeholders, building on our diverse perspectives.
IMPROVEMENT
We continuously reflect upon our work and the feedback of others to evolve and improve.
PEOPLE
People are our greatest asset. We nurture positive relationships and creative partnerships.
CREATIVITY
We foster a culture of innovation in the pursuit of learning in all contexts.
SUSTAINABILITY
We work to have a positive influence on diverse learning communities in the long term.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Peter Levesque, Knowledge Mobilization Works | CSC President and Chair
Peter Levesque is the President and Chair of CSC, and the CEO and founder of Knowledge Mobilization Works, an Ottawa-based consulting and training company. He has over fifteen years of experience working with governments, research institutes, and professional associations on issues of research utilization and knowledge mobilization. His career has included serving as Deputy-Director of Knowledge Products and Mobilization at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, as Knowledge Exchange Specialist at the Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health, and as Chair of Knowledge Mobilization at the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. His early career included success as an entrepreneur and community developer.
He holds a diploma in Pure and Applied Sciences from Heritage College, an Honours BSocSc in Sociology with studies in Biochemistry and a MA in Sociology from the University of Ottawa. He has also studied at the Centre for Evidence-based Medicine at the University of Oxford; the University of Seville; the Canada School of the Public Service; and other colleges and institutes in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Peter is a Fellow at the British Columbia Law Institute. He is an Associate Practitioner of Social Innovation at the University of Waterloo. He is a scholar at the Monieson Centre at the Business School at Queen's University in Kingston. Peter lectures at the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Ottawa.
He holds a diploma in Pure and Applied Sciences from Heritage College, an Honours BSocSc in Sociology with studies in Biochemistry and a MA in Sociology from the University of Ottawa. He has also studied at the Centre for Evidence-based Medicine at the University of Oxford; the University of Seville; the Canada School of the Public Service; and other colleges and institutes in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Peter is a Fellow at the British Columbia Law Institute. He is an Associate Practitioner of Social Innovation at the University of Waterloo. He is a scholar at the Monieson Centre at the Business School at Queen's University in Kingston. Peter lectures at the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Ottawa.
Lonnie Bolton, OCSOA
Lonnie Bolton is a Superintendent of Education with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and has been a member of OCSOA for the past four years. Lonnie is responsible for nine high schools in Simcoe County and the district of Muskoka, strategically leading and managing educational initiatives and programs with the proper combination of goal-setting and visioning to encourage staff development, curriculum implementation and advance student success. Core areas of system responsibilities include, Secondary Program/Curriculum, Student Success, Staffing, Athletics, Student Attendance, Student Injury Prevention Initiative, International Students and Student Senate.
Carol Cotton, OCSTA
Carol has been a trustee with the York Catholic DSB since January 1993 (serving as Vice Chair several times and as Chair of multiple standing committees). She has represented the City of Markham, Thornhill, and Unionville ridings in York region and has served as a trustee representative on the Elementary Religious Education Advisory and the Catholic Parent Involvement Committees since they were created. Carol graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1980, and worked for the YMCA of Greater Metropolitan Toronto. Her career also included a role as Director on the OCSTA Board for two terms. She is married to her husband Lawrence, and has two children--Charles, 25, graduate of York University, in Education and Claire, 23, graduate of International Studies at University of Guelph.
Peter Creer, OPC
Peter Creer has been an educator for over 25 years. He is currently beginning his tenure as the Principal at Vimy Ridge Public School in the Durham District School Board. The school has over 600 students in a diverse community in Ajax. Peter is also an member of the Ontario Principals' Council, the professional association representing 5,000 principals and vice-principals in Ontario's public schools. With a keen interest in curriculum, social justice and the engagement and empowerment of students Peter has taken on a leadership role in curriculum initiatives at both the school and system levels.
Suzanne Nurse, OPSBA
Suzanne has been a Brampton resident for almost 20 years and for over 10 years has been committed to making a difference in the Peel District School Board. She graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and worked as a Project Manager in the Private Sector for 10 years.
After the birth of her second child, she decided to stay home to provide a solid foundation for learning and the development of her two children. In 2006, driven by her passion for education and motivation for student achievement, Suzanne successfully ran for School Board Trustee and was re-elected in 2010 and 2014.
Suzanne is passionate about her family, community and using her voice to affect positive change. In addition to her duties as a Trustee and Vice Chair of the Board, Suzanne serves on the Board of Directors with Rapport Youth and Family Services, is co-chair of the Black Community Action Network and volunteers her time with several organizations such as United Way Peel, United Achievers, and resident groups in Brampton.
After the birth of her second child, she decided to stay home to provide a solid foundation for learning and the development of her two children. In 2006, driven by her passion for education and motivation for student achievement, Suzanne successfully ran for School Board Trustee and was re-elected in 2010 and 2014.
Suzanne is passionate about her family, community and using her voice to affect positive change. In addition to her duties as a Trustee and Vice Chair of the Board, Suzanne serves on the Board of Directors with Rapport Youth and Family Services, is co-chair of the Black Community Action Network and volunteers her time with several organizations such as United Way Peel, United Achievers, and resident groups in Brampton.
Kevin O'Brien, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Kevin is a partner in the Litigation Department at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Kevin’s practice is focused on complex commercial and corporate litigation matters, with expertise in securities and corporate governance litigation, class actions, pension matters, disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure projects, defamation proceedings and domestic and international commercial arbitration. Prior to joining Osler, he clerked for the judges at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Kevin is a volunteer at Law Help Ontario/Pro Bono Law Ontario, a charity providing legal services to Ontarians who cannot afford them and who are not covered by government funding.
Lucia Reece, CODE
Lucia Reece is the Director of Education for the Algoma District School Board and represents the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE). Previously, Lucia was Superintendent of Program (K-8) which included curriculum implementation and supervision (English and French programs), school and Board improvement planning, the Board’s leadership development strategy, school organization and staffing, capital planning, negotiations and implementing healthy schools/character education initiatives. In 2016, Lucia was honoured by the Business and Professional Women Club for her community work and as the first female Director of Education for the Algoma District School Board. She is currently the co-chair of the Algoma Leadership Table and has been an avid supporter of the Community Christmas for Children and Healthy Kids initiatives. She is passionate about learning and leadership, thus always seeking opportunities to grow herself and to support the learning and leadership of others.
Lincoln Simmons, RBC | CSC Board Treasurer
Lincoln Simmons is a Financing Specialist in the Commercial Banking platform at RBC. In previous roles he managed a team of Small Business account managers in Southwestern Ontario and has been directly involved in the management of mid market commercial client relationships in Owen Sound and Stratford Ontario. He is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Stratford and Area Chamber of Commerce and holds a Masters of Science from the University of Guelph and a Masters of Business Administration from Dalhousie University.