Author: dmayert

David Mayert BSc, BEd, MEd has recently returned from a sabbatical during which he lived and travelled through Europe with his family. He is currently the Vice-Principal and Athletic Director at George P. Vanier Secondary School. Previously he was the Co-Principal of Cumberland Community School (K-9) in SD71 Comox Valley, during which time he worked actively to add Inquiry and nature-based options for students. He brings 20 years of K-12 experience as a teacher and administrator in multiple districts in Alberta and British Columbia. An advocate of Inquiry, Experiential and Nature-Based learning. He was a part of the Ministry of Education’s Communication Competency writing team as part of the new provincial curriculum. David has been actively engaged in the SD71 21st Century Learning, Resiliency, and District Professional Learning Communities Committees. He also sits as a board member on the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Society. David is the proud father of two young boys, Nicholas (age 8) and Matthew (age 6), and daughter, Olivia (age 3), he is raising with his wife of ten years Katy Bowen-Roberts. They are an active family who focus their time on the outdoors, travel, sporting activities and the arts. They have chosen to call the Comox Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island home because of the rich cultural and recreational opportunities it affords in a small town setting. David also helps Katy operate her theatre and event production company Razzle Dazzle Productions. David’s main responsibilities with Razzle Dazzle Productions include online communications and marketing, set design and travel coordination. He also acts in an advisory role for the business and logistic operations of the company. For the last fourteen years Razzle Dazzle Productions has produced the Annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular on Vancouver Island. Be sure to check it out if you are on the island this Christmas season!