Jane Dewar

Jane Dewar is an experienced education professional and arts advocate with a diverse background in both teaching and leadership. Currently serving as a Vice-Principal and Equity & Inclusion Instructional Resource Teacher at Simcoe County District School Board since August 2013, Jane implements equitable education policies and engages in community initiatives. Jane has also been a Board Member of the Barrie Arts Committee since September 2017 and previously held leadership roles as Past-President of the Ontario Art Education Association and Director of the Innisfil Arts, Culture and Heritage Council. Additionally, Jane has experience as a secondary school teacher specializing in visual and media arts and worked as a Curriculum & Literacy Writer for the Ontario Ministry of Education. Jane holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Western Ontario.