Dr. Bruce Beairsto

Dr. Bruce Beairsto

Lecturer, Faculty of Education, SFU
Educational Consultant and Speaker
Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Science World British Columbia

Bruce Beairsto was the Superintendent of Schools with the Richmond School District in British Columbia until his recent retirement. He graduated from the University of Calgary with a B.Sc. (Physics) in 1970, received an M.Sc. (Physics) from UBC in 1972, completed teacher training at SFU in 1974, and obtained an M.A. (Curriculum) from UBC in 1986 and a Ph. D. (Educational Leadership) from the University of Tampere, Finland, in 1997.

Bruce began his career teaching math and physics and branched into computer science when the personal computer was invented. Later in his career he became responsible for curriculum and special education services at the district level, which led him to become interested in and an advocate for inclusive educational programs. For the last 15 years of his career he was an administrator and his interest shifted to the creation of professional learning communities and leadership that evokes adhocracy.

Bruce is an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University and member of the Board of the Canadian Education Association. He has a national reputation as a skilled educator and motivating presenter. For a portfolio of his writing and professional presentations, see Bruce's web site at http://public.sd38.bc.ca/~bbeairsto/.