School Leadership
What is the leadership style at North Star Montessori Elementary School? How do the school leaders shape the culture, priorities, and daily life of the community? How does this leadership style compare to that of other private and independent schools, and how might it influence your choice of school?
Insider community voices
Hear directly from North Star Montessori Elementary School community as they share insights into the School Leadership.
Facts and analysis
MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP
We invited Tiffany Goulding, Head of School at North Star Montessori Elementary School, to share a message.
The overview highlights the vision, values, and guiding principles that shape leadership and the student experience at North Star Montessori Elementary School.
Tiffany Goulding, Head of School
For over two decades, Tiffany Goulding has been committed to providing quality Montessori education at North Star Montessori. She is passionate about working with teachers, parents, and students to continue building a supportive and inclusive community, and an enriched educational experience at all levels of school programming.
Ms. Goulding relocated to Vancouver in 1999 to complete her AMI Montessori training. She was hired at North Star in 2002 and in 2004 accepted the position as Head of School while still maintaining the Head Teacher position. As enrolment grew and North Star expanded under her direction, she dedicated herself full-time to the Head of School position in 2009.
Ms. Goulding is a life-long learner. She enthusiastically pursues opportunities to learn and grow through on-going professional development and community collaboration. She has been part of several of Ministry of Education External Evaluation Committees and is an advisor to the North Star Board of Directors. Through her leadership roles in the greater Montessori community, Ms. Goulding has made significant contributions at both the local and national levels.
