David Derpak
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Vancouver, British Columbia
Education Consultant | Community And Leadership Expert
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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
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