Darren McMann

Darren McMann has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as a Teacher at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) from September 1999 to August 2003. During this time, they took on additional responsibilities, including developing computer science curricula and presenting them to educators. Darren also became one of the first teachers to use the Blackboard shell for online courses.

In 2003, McMann became the Head of the Arts and Technology Department at Sir Robert Borden High School. Darren held this position until August 2009, during which they maximized limited resources and identified priorities in the arts. Darren also handled TERI funding and implemented a new vision for the technology department.

From November 1997 to June 1998, McMann worked in the Isolator Division of JDS Fitel as a Research and Development member.

In July 1998, they facilitated a summer program at Shad International, aimed at pushing top students to excel in business and engineering through intensive instruction and creative projects.

Lastly, McMann has a current role as the Department Head at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, although specific details and duration for this role are not provided.

Darren McMann's education history includes attending SRB, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. In 1998, they enrolled at the University of Ottawa and completed a Bachelor of Education (BEd) with a focus on Mathematics and Computer Science in 1999. Later that year, they attended Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology for a program in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Prior to this, from 1993 to 1997, they studied Mathematics and Computer Science at Carleton University and earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.