Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2012-11-19
Invested on: 2013-12-13
Michael Fullan is a worldwide authority on educational reform. Professor emeritus and former dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, at the University of Toronto, he is also an advisor to the Government of Ontario. He is particularly known for developing strategies to empower teachers and improve communication between the various levels within the education system. He continues to be sought after by governments around the world for his expertise in building and sustaining high-quality education systems.