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Creating Thinking Systems Part 7: A conversation with senior leaders from Renfrew County District School Board

August 24, 2026 • The Critical Thinking Consortium

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For the seventh episode of Creating Thinking Systems, our OPSOA (Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association) sponsored series, TC² Executive Director, Usha James speaks with CEO Kristen Niemi and Superintendent of Education Jenny Smith from Renfrew County District School Board about the importance of deep data analysis, consistent guidance frameworks, and maintaining system-level commitment to support student success.

Credits:

Host: Usha James
Guests: Kristen Niemi (CEO, Renfrew County District School Board) and Jenny Smith (Superintendent of Education, Renfrew County District School Board)
Producer: Neil Bateman
Podcast administrator: Kara Zutz

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