David Derpak

Keynote Speaker | Vancouver, British Columbia

Education Consultant
Community and Leadership Expert

David Derpak Expertise Business Growth, Business Leadership, Innovation & Creativity, Adaptability & Agility, Project Management, Public Relations & Media Training, Presentation Skills, Principals & School Leadership, Education Policy & Innovation and Education.

David Derpak

About David Derpak

David Derpak is an educational leadership expert recognized nationally for his ability to transform school culture and climate. With more than three decades of experience, he has led several schools to measurable success, earning him the Canadian Outstanding Principal Award in 2010 and recognition among the UBC 100 for outstanding achievement in education. His work has been featured on the front page of The Globe and Mail, marking the first time a principal was highlighted for a positive education story in the publication’s history. David Derpak has presented internationally on school culture, leadership, and safety, and his work has appeared in major educational journals across North America.

David Derpak Videos

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David Derpak Interviews & Podcasts

At a Vancouver School, Tough Love Tames a Blackboard Jungle

Spectrum Learning Centre: Creating a Learning-focused Environment

Rhl Welcomes Christine Couvelier & Dave Derpak of Culinary & Hospitali

DAVID DERPAK BIOGRAPHY

David Derpak is a respected educational leadership expert known for advancing school culture, climate, and academic excellence across Canada and abroad. He has been recognized for his work transforming schools and creating sustainable success models in education that have received national attention.

David Derpak’s leadership earned him the Canadian Outstanding Principal Award in 2010 for his achievements at Vancouver Technical Secondary School, one of the largest inner-city schools in the province. Under his leadership, the school experienced significant improvements in academic performance, student morale, and community relations.

His leadership initiatives resulted in a reduction of vandalism and suspensions while expanding scholarship access and achievement, including producing a Rhodes Scholar.

David Derpak was later named to the UBC 100, an honor bestowed to one hundred distinguished graduates in celebration of the Faculty of Education’s centennial, selected from more than fifty thousand alumni. His work was also featured on the front page of The Globe and Mail, marking the first time in the newspaper’s 179-year history that a principal was featured for a positive education story.

David Derpak’s career includes over fifteen years as a principal with the Vancouver School Board, serving at Prince of Wales, Killarney, and Vancouver Technical Secondary Schools. He later held executive leadership roles at Vancouver Premier College and Royal Bridge College, where he focused on international education and academic development.

David Derpak’s expertise has taken him to schools and education conferences across China, Brazil, Vietnam, Mexico, the United States, and Canada, where he continues to share insights on school culture, leadership, and safety.

His presentations are informed by global experience gained through international recruitment and educational consulting, having travelled extensively across Asia and South America.

David Derpak’s research and articles have been featured in leading educational journals across North America, and he has produced numerous webinars on schools, safety, and leadership development.

He holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.

His achievements include the Principal of Music Award from the Coalition for Music Education and the UBC Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Education.

David Derpak remains an influential voice in education, known for his evidence-based approach to improving learning environments and inspiring educators to build inclusive, high-performing schools.

 

David Derpak Topic Presentations

David Derpak Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

School Climate: Transforming School Culture Through Caring

Transforming School Culture: Strategies for Lasting Educational Impact

Global Perspectives on Education: : Lessons from Classrooms Around the World

David Derpak Books & Articles

Vancouver School Uses Snapchat to Connect with New Generation of Students
Vancouver School Uses Snapchat to Connect with

Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2010 Announced  32 Outstanding Principals to Be Honoured in February
Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2010

Outstanding Principals Honoured
Outstanding Principals

David Derpak Speaking Testimonials

"Dave Derpak’s presentation was a big success at our school. Multiple teachers said it was the most useful pro-d they had ever been to. They commented on its engaging nature and how beneficial it was to their teaching practice. Teachers also called it, “a wake-up call on how to implement simple actions that lead to important differences in school culture and student success” and “inspiring and insightful”. Staff felt that Dave did a great job of illustrating creative ways that administration could handle problematic issues, and how they could help to change the climate of the school, thus reducing the load for teachers.  Many thanked him for his entertaining and..."

Chris Parker

Principal
Gladstone Secondary

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