Luciano Lista

listal@tcdsb.org

“...Mr. Lista readily commits his time, talents, and energy to the promotion of a sound and effective learning environment ...”
Fr. Robert Campagna
Principal, J.C. McGuigan
“…The Italian program in Italy was beautifully designed (by Mr. Lista) to give students a focus into the various aspects of Italian language and culture.  The students were well prepared for the sojourn in Italy.”

James Mackasey
Supervising Principal
“..He is sensitive and understanding while always being professional and most generous with his time...”
Nick Nolan
Vice Principal
 
“…On behalf of the Secondary Schools Field Centre, I would like to express my gratitude to you for your part in organizing and for presenting our computer oriented workshops in January (1991).   …. the feedback I received on the sessions was very positive. Thank you again and I hope you will continue to be involved in this important area of professional development. …”
Thomas R. Donovan
Superintendent of Education
Secondary Schools (1991)
 Field Centre North-Central

“…Mr. Lista has kept abreast of the many changes in education and specifically within the challenging field of technology. It is, however, his commitment to students, belief in student-centered learning and in a problem solving approach to teaching that makes him such an excellent educator. Teaching has always been a vocation for Mr. Lista and his daily practice makes this very apparent. …”

Joe Curatola
Principal (2003),
Chaminade College

Professional Profile

A combination of over 26 years of experience in education coupled with ten years’ business background in computer systems management, administration and web design.

  • Hold Masters Degree in Educational Administration

  • Experienced in use of the Internet and Educational software.

  • Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in students.  

 

Education,  and Certifications

  • Masters Degree in Education

  • University of Toronto, OISE 1989

  • Bachelor of  Education – Science, Mathematics, Italian (Specialist)

  • University of Toronto, 1981

  • Bachelor of  Arts

  • University of Toronto, 1980

  • York University

  • Principals Certificate (Parts 1 & 2) 1990

  • George Brown College, Toronto
    Electronics Technician Certificate, 1998

  • Microsoft Training Center, Sylvan Prometrics, Toronto
    Microsoft Certified Professional, System Administrator, 1999

  • Business Vision Accounting Institute, Mississauga -- Accounting & Support Enterprises Certification, 2001

 
 

Key Qualifications & Positions of Responsibility

  • Academic IT Resource: Toronto Catholic District School Board

  • Consultant: Ontario Ministry of Education - E-learning Team

  • Teaching Subjects:
    Science (Specialist) Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Italian (Specialist), Religion (Parts 1 & 2), Guidance

  • Administrator:
    Science Department Head (10 yrs),
    Night School Principal (1 yr)
    Business Manager & Consultant (15 yrs)
    Computer Site Administrator – Regina Pacis High School, 1999 - 2001
    ,

  • Cooperative Education Business Liaison

  • International Baccalaureate Program Teacher: Senior Physics

Experienced Educator and Web Designer

Designed and conducted various faculty and student workshops for training in educational software. Instructed corporate personnel in use of word processing, desktop publishing, and web design programs. Designed high school web site www.clickandlearn.org as an instructional tool for science students.

Computer Skills: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP Web Page Design (Front Page , Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, );  Hardware ( Gateways, Routers, Troubleshooting ); Programming (VB, Java, Turing, HTML, CGI, ASP); Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MSWord, Access, PowerPoint); File Maker Pro, Graphics ( MS PhotoDraw, Photoshop);  Accounting (Business Vision, MYOB)

Schools (1980-Present):  Michael Power St. Joseph’s High School, Regina Pacis High School, Mary Ward, James Cardinal McGuigan, Fr. Henry Carr.
Other Boards: Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough – Summer School and Continuing Education

Overseas Teaching Experience:
 Rome Italy – July 1993 – Italian (Grades 9 & 12)

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