Cheryl Schwarz is a high school administrator in British Columbia. She has taught K-12 and mentored teachers in graduate diploma programs in the Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University. She is passionate about social emotional learning, strength based leadership and professional development. Cheryl presents regularly to students, parents and educators and loves to connect with others about the power of education to support the goals of all learners. Cheryl has a deep pedagogical understanding that allows her to challenge the status quo in a way that invites conversation between all stakeholders. Through humour, creativity and relationship she is helping redefine education.