Wayne Hulley has been a teacher, principal and superintendent in and around the Toronto area in Ontario. For the past 18 years, he has worked broadly across North America supporting schools and districts in their efforts to improve learning outcomes for all students. He has been at the forefront of Effective Schools Research in Canada for over 30 years. He is a strong supporter of teachers and believes that most are doing the best they can under circumstances that exist in their schools.
In two books that he coauthored with Linda Dier, "Harbors of Hope" and "Getting By of Getting Better," he has identified the the thinking and the actions needed to make a positive difference for all students. He has delivered over 2000 presentations supporting the work of schools and staff. He has won numerous awards for his work and is one the most sought after speakers in Canada.
His passion is school based planning that makes a positive difference for all students. He believes, "Every school plans but few schools plan with an intention to improve." What makes his process different is the time spent on developing a clear purpose for the planning and an intention to make a positive difference. Many planning processes begin with studey and data and teachers are not motivated by the numbers. They are motivated by creating hope for students through their professional actions. Planning does need a data base and collaborative professional groups, high yield strategies and implementation timelines but these things become important only after staff commitment and the acceptance of the moral purpose to suppoet learning for all.
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