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Garth Nichols

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Head of School at Kingsway College School
📍 Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Garth Nichols is the Head of School at Kingsway College School, focusing on student-centered and experiential learning. He is the co-founder of Cohort 21, a professional development initiative for teachers. His career includes roles in strategic innovation and design, reflecting his commitment to evolving education to meet future demands.

Outside of his formal roles, Garth co-hosts the "Lassoing Leadership" podcast with Dr. Jason Rogers, where they explore leadership lessons from pop culture, particularly the TV show "Ted Lasso. " He is an avid reader, frequently reviewing books on leadership, educational philosophy, and organizational culture on his blog.

He co-founded and facilitates Cohort 21, a professional development network for educators to explore new teaching pedagogies and technologies.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of School
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Educational Leadership
As Head of School and co-host of the "Lassoing Leadership" podcast, he frequently discusses leadership principles, kindness, and creating positive organizational cultures in education.
Teacher Development
Co-founded Cohort 21, a year-long professional development experience for educators focused on 21st-century teaching, learning, and curriculum design.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Head of School
Kingsway College School
9-2012
Founder & Facilitator
Cohort 21
12-2022 - 7-2025
Vice Principal, Experiential Education & Innovation
Havergal College
6-2020 - 12-2022
Vice Principal, Strategic Innovation & Design
Havergal College
8-2016 - 6-2020
Vice Principal, Student Engagement and Experiential Development
Havergal College
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Education
4-2022 - 7-2024
Certificate
CAIS
5-2023 - 10-2023
Certificate
Royal Roads University
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