Ignite the passion for learning

Sharing over 40 years experience and best practices in education, training and organizational development

Hi, I’m Kemp Rickett.

As an educational leader for over 40 years, my business is founded on enabling clients to ignite the passion for learning in individuals and groups. Elevating and exploring this passion has been my lifelong personal and professional pursuit.

My clients benefit from the depth and breadth of my qualifications and experience:

  • Headmaster, Supervising Superintendent, Principal and Vice-Principal for multiple schools.

  • Chair, member of a Board of Directors or Executive Director for multiple organizations.

  • Masters of Education and Supervisory Officers Certification

  • Author of Perspectives on Small Group Learning — Theory and Practice, a book for teachers.

I balance local understanding with global expertise, having provided consulting services in the public, private and institutional domains in:

  • Canada

  • United States

  • Great Britain

  • Europe

  • Southeast Asia

My areas of expertise

I specialize in:

  • Developing strategic plans and executing mutually agreed upon multi-year plans for organizations.

  • Aligning a school’s culture with its vision after assessing current perceptions.

  • Developing curriculum for schools, programs and in-house training.

  • Providing professional development through workshops, mentoring and coaching for school administrators and program co-ordinators.

My clients include:

  • Private schools

  • Small independent organizations

  • Language training programs

  • Early childhood education and childcare programs

“As Headmaster of a private school, Kemp’s diligence and ability put it on a solid fiscal foundation to elevate and realize its organizational goals.”

— Warren McCann, Partner, MCCANN & ASSOCIATES LLP

What clients are saying

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PASSION

“Kemp Rickett has a strong sense of social responsibility and he exemplifies the best in public education. Kemp has a natural talent for finding consensus – something his peers and colleagues have greatly benefited from. He is passionate, articulate, well prepared, and has the courage to make tough decisions.”

— Jeff Sprang, Former Communications Officer
TORONTO BOARD OF EDUCATION

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INTEGRITY

“Not only prepared to simply solve problems, Kemp seeks to find how weaknesses can be turned into advantages. He approaches his work with integrity, honesty and transparency. I have seen his strength of character and perseverance lead to impressive outcomes for the organization.“

— David P Lees, Partner
MILLS AND MILLS LLP

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EXPERTISE

“Kemp gave me valuable advice to start my bilingual Pre-Ed and Kindergarten private school. He took the time to deeply understand the needs of my school and his extensive experience in and of Vietnam made him an excellent choice to guide us through the design of our new building and the design of our curriculum.”

— Prof. Dr. Vo-Tong Xuan, Rector
NAM CAN THO UNIVERSITY