ABOUT KEMP RICKETT

Inspiring the passion for learning

Sharing best practices in education and training from my journey through qualifications, communities, cultures and organizations for over 40 years

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Hi, I’m Kemp Rickett.

As an educational leader, inspiring the passion for learning has been my lifelong pursuit in a career that has spanned over 40 years and taken me across multiple continents, from North America to Europe and Asia.

Recent Experience

  • Headmaster and Supervising Superintendent of The Giles School.

  • Director of Education, B and B International (ESL Academies), Korea.

  • Program Co-ordinator for a youth at risk initiative with the Ontario Association of Food Banks.

  • Consultant to the redevelopment of Tin Hoa Bilingual School, Vietnam.

  • Consultant in the public, private and institutional domains, including developing organizations from start-up to operation.

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

Publications

  • Author of a teacher education book entitled Perspectives on Small Group Learning – Theory and Practice.

  • Author of six-part series of ESL textbooks.

  • Author of English for Hospitality training program for Vinpearl Hotel, Vietnam.

  • Consultant for the design of the curriculum model for First Nations School of Toronto.

  • Author of articles featured in many newspapers, magazines and blogs, including Psychology Today, Parenting and Journal of Community Guidance & Research.

Education & Keynotes

  • A Masters of Education from the University of Toronto

  • A Bachelor of Art (Honors) from Wilfred Laurier University

  • Teacher Qualifications I, Certificates in Principals I and Principals II

  • Supervisory Officers Certification from the Ontario Ministry of Education

  • I’ve been a keynote speaker at numerous international conferences, presenting about organizational development; educational leadership; curriculum and effective pedagogy from children to adults; and, English for the Hospitality industry.

“I have enjoyed the benefit of his integrity, honesty, collaborative openness and wisdom.”

“I collaborated with Kemp on the first culturally specific Native curriculum that integrated western learning theory and practice with the traditional learning values and processes of the native culture.

He is a man of character who uses out-of-the-box thinking to find solutions to complex situations, taking up challenges with caring intelligence, responsibility and respect.

From a personal perspective, in the nearly three decades we’ve known each other, I’ve always looked forward to his wit and ready humor.”

— Michael Thrasher LLD HC, Founder / Chairman, 4 SKIES ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.