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Campaign Director

B R A N K S O M E H A L L

C A N D I DAT E B R I E F I N G

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Our Mission

Each day, we challenge

and inspire girls to love

learning and to shape a

better world.

Our Vision

To be the pre-eminent

educational community of

globally minded learners

and leaders.

Our Values

Inclusiveness, Creativity,

Sense of Community

and Making a Difference


Overview

Branksome at a glance

Established 1903

Enrollment 900

Junior School (JK-6) 270

Middle School (7-8) 180

Senior School (9-12) 450

Boarding Students 66

Day Students 834

Faculty 120 (40 with graduate degrees)

Student Faculty Ratio 7:1

Average Class Size 16-21

Annual Student Financial Assistance $1 million-plus

University Placement 100%

Branksome timeline

1903 Branksome Hall founded by Miss Margaret Scott.

1912 Campus expands to include property at 10 Elm Avenue.

1926 Branksome Hall builds the first indoor school swimming pool in Toronto.

1958 Edith Read retires after 45 years as Principal.

1998 Karen Jurjevich becomes the seventh Principal of Branksome Hall.

2004 Branksome Hall becomes a fully authorized IB World School.

2012 Branksome Hall Asia opens on Jeju Island, South Korea.

2015 Athletics and Wellness Centre opens.

2016 Chandaria Research Centre is established, making Branksome Hall one of only a handful of schools to have its own research centre.

2017 Gloria Steinem, feminist activist, is our Rachel Phillips Belash Speaker.

2019 Branksome Hall will host the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship, making us the first Canadian school to host this international competition.

Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years IB World School. But we are so much more.

We are a community of educators, staff, parents and alumnae working together to support, teach and inspire young women to be curious and caring about the world they live in.

We comprise a diverse and dynamic student body of innovators, thinkers and change-makers, with the courage to ask difficult questions and the conviction to lead the change.

We are globally connected, with a sister school in South Korea and an alumnae network of trailblazers, who light the way for future generations to make a difference in the world.

We offer a curriculum rooted in the best practices of the IB liberal arts framework, with a Branksome-distinct approach to innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity and international-mindedness.

We are committed to the well-being of each community member, enabling them to flourish and enhancing their capacity for resilience.

We believe that our students are at the heart of everything we do, as we push forward in educational research and advancements in teaching and learning.

We embrace traditions that span generations and a future of possibilities.

We are inspired to be more, to make a mark, to be remarkable.

Meet Branksome Hall.


Junior School

Students in our IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) — Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6 — follow an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach to learning. The PYP framework is learner-centred, with opportunities for students to think critically, collaboratively and creatively, and inquire deeply while developing local and global perspectives on a broad range of concepts and issues.

The PYP provides a solid grounding in skills development and excellent study habits. From the earliest age, girls learn to express themselves as competent communicators and to develop self-reliance.

MEET SOME OF OUR JUNIOR SCHOOL TEAM MEMBERS

Evita Strobele

Primary Years Programme Coordinator

A devoted and passionate educator, Evita joined

Branksome in 2004. She enjoys working collaboratively

with colleagues to create a learning environment that

motivates students to become independent, critical and

creative thinkers. Evita is a PYP Workshop Leader and IB

Site Visitor.

Kristin Buchanan

Junior School Physical Education Teacher

Ever since she joined Branksome in 1999, Kristin

has served as an inspiring leader through her deep

commitment to community and service learning. From

championing the Terry Fox Run each September to helping

direct the talent show, Kristin loves the challenge of trying

new things.

Jeanette SEYMOUR’94

Grade 1 Teacher

Branksome Hall alumna, Jeanette has a special connection

to the school, inspiring a new generation of creative and

spirited Branksome students. Jeanette has taught a number

of different philosophies, but feels that IB has allowed her

to become the teacher she wants to be.

Housed in Sue Bett House at 2 Elm Avenue, the Junior School is

now home to many modern spaces and facilities – from the light-

filled art studio to our first technologically advanced Makerspace,

and Grade 4 and 5 classrooms. Throughout these spaces you’ll find

curious, confident, open-minded learners and a faculty committed

to nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

Senior and Middle School

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) engages students, from Grades 7-10, in a liberal arts program that teaches students the essential skills for learning how to learn, as well as their own unique learning strengths and areas for growth, ultimately preparing them for success beyond Branksome Hall.

Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the IB Diploma Programme features study in Humanities, Mathematics and Sciences. Designed to instill a global perspective and promote cross-cultural understanding and respect, the Diploma Programme supports Branksome Hall’s mission to inspire students to shape a better world.

MEET SOME OF OUR SENIOR & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM MEMBERS

Donn Pasiliao

Technology Experience Designer and Coordinator

Donn brings his years of experience as an engineer,

researcher, designer, programmer and teacher to

our classrooms and STEM activities. As an advisor to

Branksome’s co-curricular Robotics Team and Adaptive

Technology Club, Donn supports students by bridging

his two Masters in Child Study and Education, and

Mechatronics Engineering.

Edith Louie

Instructional Leader, Mathematics

Edith’s passion is teaching, a trait that is evidenced by the

energy and care she has brought to the classroom in her

20 years at Branksome. Edith previously worked at Port Hope

High School, where she credits terrific department members

for showing her how to assess students in a variety of ways

and how to be a creative Math teacher.

Trevor Ritchie

Mathematics Teacher

Last year, Trevor Ritchie received the Stanford University

Teacher Tribute for exceptional teaching. Nominated by

alumna Alexandra REEVES’17, now a Stanford student,

Trevor is known for instilling humour, enthusiasm and

passion into his lessons. Trevor also coaches the Middle

School Track and Field team.

Curiosity, caring and the confidence to ask difficult questions are

hallmarks of the Branksome Hall educational experience. These

attributes are fostered through our Middle Years Programme (MYP)

and Diploma Programme, designed to provide a progressive

platform for learning, inquiry and growth.


Chandaria Research Centre

The CRC is focused on initiating new research and exploring educational excellence in girls’ learning, well-being and global engagement. The CRC will act as a hub of collaboration at Branksome Hall and beyond, by supporting inquiry projects and sharing research with the community—including our teachers, students and parents.

MEET THE CRC DIRECTOR

Dr. Mira Gambhir

Mira is the inaugural Director of the CRC. Ideally positioned

to develop our research program, Mira joins the CRC from

the University of Toronto, where she specialized in teacher

education. She is also an accomplished teacher, educational

researcher, program developer and published author.

Asking and answering questions about excellence in girls’ education

is a priority at Branksome Hall. In 2016, we opened the Chandaria

Research Centre (CRC), one of only a few school-based research

centres in Canada and internationally.

Branksome Hall Asia

Since opening in 2012, Branksome Hall Asia on Jeju Island,

South Korea, has earned its place as a world-class, internationally

recognized all-girls IB World School. Established as a sister school

to Branksome Hall in Canada, Branksome Hall Asia offers students a

unique global experiences, sharing the mission, vision and traditions

that make Branksome Hall remarkable.

With more than 900 students, Branksome Hall Asia has attracted a faculty of talented, committed educators from around the world. Over the past six years, Branksome Hall Asia has thrived, earning full authorization for the International

Baccalaureate DP, MYP and PYP in a record 18 months. In the last year, the school celebrated outstanding graduation results, with 100 per cent of the graduates earning the IB Bilingual D iploma and spots at the world’s top 100 universities.


Accomplished Alumnae

Branksome Hall graduates go on to attend some of the leading post-

secondary institutions around the world — including the University of

Toronto, Stanford University, Harvard University, University College

London, Imperial College London and the Chinese University of

Hong Kong. Eighty-seven per cent of our university applicants

garnered scholarships totaling over $1.9 million.

Branksome Hall has also yielded many trailblazing alumnae who have

made long-standing contributions to their fields and organizations.

From the Order of Canada to the Oscars, our alumnae have been

recognized around the world for their innovation and leadership.

Stacey FARBER’05 – Actor on Degrassi, The Next

Generation and CBC’s 18 to Life

Amy FOSTER’92 – Author and songwriter for

musicians such as Michael Bublé, Diana Krall

and Andrea Bocelli

Andrea LENCZNER’90 & Christie SMYTHE’90 –

Power duo behind the fashion label Smythe Design

Trish MAGWOOD’89 – Host of HGTV’s Party Dish

and recipient of the James Beard Award for her

cookbook “In my mother’s kitchen”

Jane LOCKHART’87 – Interior designer and host

of Colour Confidential on W Network

Miranda de PENCIER’87 – Award-winning film producer

Brooke JOHNSON’81 – Gemini Award-winning actor

Fiona SAMPSON’81 – Human rights lawyer and

member of the Order of Canada

Anne DOWSETT Johston’71 – Award-winning writer

and editor

Erica GOODMAN’67 – One of the world’s most

accomplished solo harpists

Frances SHEPHERD’64 – Senior Staff Physician at

Princess Margaret Hospital and member of the Order

of Canada

Mary Pat JONES Armstrong’63 – Member of Order

of Canada and community advocate who founded

Camp Oochigeas and helped establish Ronald

McDonald House Toronto.

Marilyn MICHENER Baillie’61 – Award-winning

children’s author and member of the Order of Canada

Dr. Lavina LICKLEY’54 – Former Chief of Surgery

at Women’s College Hospital and the first woman

appointed Professor of General Surgery at the University

of Toronto

Frances DAFOE Bogin’48 – World champion figure

skater, Olympic silver medalist and member of the

Order of Canada

Budge WILSON’45 – Award-winning children’s author

Senator Nancy RUTH’60 – Social activist,

philanthropist and Senator

Joan CHALMERS’44 – Arts patron, philanthropist and

companion, member and officer of Order of Canada

Our Campus

Classrooms of Tomorrow - Integrating space, furniture and technology, these adaptive spaces configure to suit student learning needs. One classroom is used specifically for research and test-piloting best uses of space and technology.

Branksome Hall’s campus blends together historic homes and

state-of-the-art facilities. Located on 13 beautifully appointed acres in

the heart of Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood, students and faculty

are inspired each day to explore, learn and grow in Branksome’s

world-class spaces.

Junior School Playground - Redesigned in 2016, the playground offers students a zip-line, slide, rope hammocks and a bridge.

Allison Roach Performing Arts Centre Home to our theatrical and musical pro-ductions, this stage has seen the begin-ning of many notable acting careers.

STEAM Studio - Senior School students are able to use equipment and facilities – from 3D printers to robotics – that nurture a love for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Middle School Lounges - These mod-ern, friendly, colourful and welcoming spaces allow students to connect and collaborate.

Junior School Gym - Newly refur-bished, this bright and welcoming space provides the Junior School students space for play, Physical Educa-tion classes and sports co-curriculars.


Gymnasium - The 7,300-square-foot Gymnasium provides space for competitive sports, including volleyball and basketball.

Fitness Centre - With state-of-the-art equipment and onsite instructors, our multi-level fitness centre is an excellent place to get in shape.

Rowing Centre - With 24 ergometers, our Rowing Centre, overlooking the swimming pool, is an inspiration for those who love to be out on the water.

Training and Teaching Pools - Two saltwater pools are used for training, lessons, competitions and leisure swimming.

Dining Hall - With a focus on fresh and healthy menu offerings, including a new vegan station, the 300-seat dining hall serves over 3,000 meals each week.

Dance and Yoga Studios - These mod-ern light-fil led studios offer students the space to express themselves and find balance between body and mind.

Athletics and Wellness Centre

Since opening its doors in 2015, this award-winning 68,000-square-

foot facility has transformed life on campus and become a hub

of activity. It has allowed for new opportunities and provided an

inspiring environment for students, faculty and staff to incorporate

well-being into their daily lives. In addition to hosting many

Branksome Hall special events, the AWC has become an important

part of the wider community, offering auxiliary programs such as

swim classes, fitness facilities, event spaces and summer camps.

Auxiliary Programs

Branksome Hall’s facilities are used for many programs and event rentals. These programs are offered when our facilities are not in use by our students and are open to Branksome families, employees and members of the broader community.

Event Spaces

Bright and contemporary, the AWC offers the perfect venue

for special celebrations and receptions. The facilities include

a fully equipped catering kitchen, state-of-the-art technical

services and security. Since opening, the AWC has been

rented by local community members for 110 special events.

Recreation

Throughout the week the school’s facilities are abuzz

with activity, as sports clubs and recreational groups hold

practices, games and workshops on our campus. Eight

different community sports organizations utilize the AWC

Gymnasium on a weekly basis.

Swimming

Branksome Hall offers swimming programs, including Parent

& Tot classes, Red Cross Preschool and Swim Kids lessons,

Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross lifesaving

courses, and private swimming lessons. Nine hundred

children take part in these swim programs each year.

Branksome also offers weekend lane and recreational swim

times, which are utilized by 300 local community members

every week.

Summer Day Camps

Operating from June to August, our Day Camps offer

a range of summer camp experiences for girls and

boys, ages 4 to 12. Our programs cater to a wide variety

of interests and skills from basketball and soccer to

photography and musical theatre. In 2017, over 1,555

campers attended Branksome Hall Summer Day Camps,

participating in 17 different programs.

AWC has received the following seven awards:

2017 Silver Award, Exemplary Architecture − International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities

2017 Award of Merit − Toronto Urban Design Award

2015 Facility of Merit − Athletics Business Magazine

2015 Award of Merit, Public & Institutional Spaces − ARIDO

2015 Special Citation, Combined-level School − Schooldesign.com Architectural Portfolio

2015 Section Award for Lighting Design − The Illuminat-ing Engineering Society of North America

2013 Award of Excellence for Outstanding Architectural

Design − Canadian Architect


Branksome Hall Governance

Branksome Hall is fortunate to have many accomplished leaders

serve on the Board of Governors, the Foundation Board, as well

as various committees of the Board. These incredible individuals

generously give their time and expertise to oversee the governance

of the school, ensuring its continued growth and prosperity.

Board Of Governors 2018-19

Wayne Barwise, Chair

Kilian Berz

Charles Brindamour

Jean Cloutier

Karen CORDES Woods’99

Harry Culham

Sasha DARLING’87

Sarah DINNICK’83

Michael Gans

Peter Enns

Donald Guloien

Kate HILTON’91

Eva Lau

Mona Malone

Duncan Osborne

Ali Salahuddin

Peter Senst

Patti Shugart

Jacqueline SZETO-Meiers’87

Foundation Board of Trustees 2018-19

Scot Martin, Chair

Geoff Browne

Jim Christie

Donald Guloien

Bridget HORNE Coleman’87

Mary Pat JONES Armstrong’63

Larry Lowenstein

Carol McLEAN Gray’72

Tim Price

Eric Tripp

The Branksome Hall Foundation

Established in 2005, the Branksome Hall Foundation ensures perpetual support for important program areas and priority projects at Branksome Hall. These have included the Athletics and Wellness Centre and other campus improvements, Student Financial Aid, professional development, music, the arts, athletics, research and year-end prizes.

Senior Leadership Team

Karen Jurjevich, Principal

Karrie Weinstock, Deputy Principal

Amanda Kennedy, Interim Head, Junior School

Cristina Coraggio, Executive Director,

Advancement and Community Engagement

Heather Friesen, Head, Curriculum Innovation

and Professional Learning

Jamie Hall, Executive Director,

Finance and Administration

Patricia DiNicolantonio, Head, Talent

Management and Strategy

Michael Ianni-Palarchio, Director, Technology

and Innovation

Kimberly BROOKER Carter’96, Executive Director,

Enrolment Management

MEET SOME OF OUR LEADERS

Karen Jurjevich Principal

Karen has been Branksome Hall’s Principal for 20 years and

is the CEO of Branksome Hall Global. In 2012, Karen founded

Branksome Hall Asia, an international school on Jeju Island,

South Korea. She sits on the Board of Directors of Fairfax

Financial Holdings Limited, making her one of the first heads

of a Canadian Accredited Independent School (CAIS) to be

named to the board of a major Canadian public corporation.

Karen is a graduate of the Executive Program at the Stanford

Graduate School of Business. She also holds a Master of

Education from the University of British Columbia and both

a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts (Physical and

Health Education) from Western University.

Cristina Coraggio Executive Director, Advancement and Community Engagement

Over the course of Cristina’s marketing career, she has

garnered more than 30 industry awards and held positions

at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, the Canadian

Journalism Foundation and the University of Toronto’s

Advancement Department, where she led communications

and marketing for the $1-billion Great Minds Campaign. She

holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communications

from Concordia University.

Janet Pehlivanyan Director, Facilities

Janet has over 20 years of real estate, facilities

management and operations experience. Prior to joining

Branksome in 2015, Janet managed the real estate

portfolio for CIBC and CB Richard Ellis’ clients such as RBC

and IBM. Janet holds a Facilities Management Certificate

from the University of Toronto and a Master Corporate Real

Estate qualification (MCR) from CoreNet Global.

Michael Ianni-Palarchio Director, Technology and Innovation

Michael brings over 20 years of Information Technology (IT)

and management consulting experience to Branksome.

Michael has played a key role in furthering the integration

of technology into the curriculum and the school’s facilities.

Branksome Hall’s Leadership


Campaign Director, Advancement

and Community Engagement

Reporting to the Executive Director Advancement and Community Engagement, the Campaign Director will mentor, supervise and collaborate with the Associate Director of Development and other fundraising staff, while engaging and managing the volunteers associated with the Campaign and other fundraising initiatives. In addition, the Campaign Director will act as a key advisor and support to the Principal and Executive Director with respect to Campaign-related responsibilities.

The Campaign Director will embrace the sense of community at Branksome, and will work in partnership with various areas across the School. Motivated by the opportunity to help empower young women, the Campaign Director will be excited to join a relevant, remarkable institution that challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced and engaging leader, the ideal candidate will be a focused self-starter who is committed to excellence. With strong and progressive major gift fundraising experience, the successful candidate will have practical experience in campaign planning and execution, ideally at each stage from conception to celebration. The new incumbent will excel at both managing projects and developing relationships.

With an ability to see the big picture through a strategic lens, the Campaign Director will also be able to focus at the microscopic level exercising precise attention to detail and crisp efficiency. Thoughtful and flexible, the ideal Candidate will have a reputation for exceptional planning and strong follow-through, good judgement, and collaborative decision-making. Talented at balancing internal and external responsibilities, the Campaign Director will take pride in delivering on high expectations, and on focusing and motivating the team to reach the campaign goal.

The Campaign Director will have a genuine passion for and interest in girls education, truly believing in the vision, mission and values of Branksome Hall. Naturally curious with an affinity for learning, the Campaign Director will

The Opportunity

be at ease in a close-knit community and will possess an inclusive mindset that builds rapport with colleagues, donors, students, parents and alumnae alike. Warm and engaging, the ideal candidate will bring leadership maturity and the ability to be self-reflective, empathetic, and respectful.

With outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities, balanced by a keen sense of diplomacy, the successful candidate will understand the importance of inspiring, developing and supporting people, volunteers and staff alike, to do their very best work. Leading through example and mentorship, the Campaign Director will be highly collaborative and willing to learn from and share knowledge with others.

About Advancement

At Branksome Hall

Thanks to the generosity of Branksome parents, alumnae, grandparents, employees and other friends, Branksome Hall is a leading and innovative institution. Community giving has a positive and direct impact on all areas of Branksome, from innovative academic and co-curricular programs to world-class facilities and life-changing student financial assistance offerings.

• In 2015, we opened our award-winning Athletics and Wellness Centre, built thanks to the generosity of our donors who contributed over $15 million through our Branksome Becomes campaign. Students are now benefitting from our two saltwater swimming pools, yoga and dance studios, rowing centre, multi-purpose gym, high-performance fitness centre, as well as a bright dining hall and outdoor terraces.

• Last year, Branksome Hall raised more than $1.6 million. Many community members choose to make major gifts in support of particular school projects or campaigns. Gifts of this magnitude can be pledged over multiple years, typically ranging from $25,000 to those in the seven-figures.

• in 2017-18, the Annual Appeal raised over $1 million from 905 donors in support of facilities, programs, technology and equipment, and student financial assistance.

• The 10 Elm Society recognizes donors who have chosen to make a legacy gift to Branksome. Legacy gifts include bequests, gifts of life insurance, and other vehicles types of planned gifts.

Moving forward, the Campaign for Branksome Hall will focus initially on a capital project that will allow Branksome to provide students with state-of-the-art and innovative learning environments.

Branksome Hall is excited to be launching a new major fundraising

initiative. We are seeking a Campaign Director to plan, direct and

deliver the forthcoming Campaign for Branksome Hall. In this

leadership capacity, the Campaign Director will be responsible for

the development and direction of Campaign strategies, programs,

processes and systems.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) has been retained by

Branksome Hall to conduct this search

For more information about this opportunity, please

contact Tara George, Partner / Lead, KCI Search +

Talent or Joanna Gray, KCI Search Consultant at

[email protected]

Candidate submissions will be accepted until the

position is filled. Please email resume and letter of

interest to the email address above


Why a career at Branksome Hall?

Here are just a few reasons why you want to consider a career at Branksome:

• Professional development and growth opportunities abound:

› Local and national conference opportunities, including the annual IB Summer Workshop at Branksome that is open to all faculty

› Site and host of major conferences, such as the Canadian Positive Psychology Conference

› Top visiting scholars and consultants, such as internationally recognized clinical psychologist and award-winning author Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, Dr. Lisa Damour, Dr. Beverly Caswell, Dr. Joan Moss and Julia Murray Cain of the Robertson Program for Inquiry-Based Teaching in Math and Science at OISE; and Dr. Jo Boaler, a Stanford Graduate School of Education professor

• Mentoring and continuing education programs

• Commitment to internal promotion

• Inspired and passionate colleagues, who are educational leaders, IB examiners and speakers at workshops and conferences worldwide

• Membership and associations, including IBO, CAIS, NAIS, NCGS, AFP, CCAE and CASE

• State-of-the-art facilities and resources

• Commitment to well-being – from Fit Friday to swim, yoga and meditation classes

• Healthy and delicious meals, including vegan options

• Competitive salary and benefits program

Working at Branksome is about more than just having a

great job. It’s about making a difference in a supportive,

diverse and innovative community; thriving in an inspiring

environment focused on growth and development; and

having access to best-in-class programs and facilities

for your well-being and life balance. Is it any wonder we

attract and retain the country’s most talented, bright and

energetic faculty and staff?

Branksome Hall10 Elm AvenueToronto, ON M4W 1N4

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