Founder - David Falconer, BEd, MA, LQS
It all started back in early March 2022 when David answered an email from Smart Osvita NGO in Kyiv inviting international teachers to deliver free online lessons for internally displaced students in Ukraine. David immediately understood the great need to support Ukrainian children so he committed his time to volunteer teaching for as long as it was needed. David's dedication led to Smart Osvita NGO inviting him to oversee their international teacher recruitment program. The experience was so compelling that it made David realize that similar programs could be developed to support children and youth in other conflict regions around the world. The results of this work led to the creation in November 2022 of Classrooms Without Walls (CWW). CWW now oversees the following programs; Teachers for Ukraine, Teachers for Afghanistan, Myanmar Education Program and the Winds of Change International Leadership Youth Group.
If you wish to book David for a presentation, contact him at: dfalconer@classroomswithoutwalls.ca
David's Bio
David, a dedicated father of two sons and husband to Roma, brings over three decades of rich educational experience to Classrooms Without Walls. Graduating from the University of Alberta in 1989, David's journey in education spans 35 years. After starting his career in British Columbia, he wore many hats, from classroom teacher to Stay in School Coordinator, Learning Assistance Teacher, Alternate School Teacher, International Student Recruiter, Vice Principal, and Principal. Seeking new horizons, David and Roma ventured overseas, where he served as the Director of an IBDP International school in China, and later as the Secondary Principal of an American International School in Myanmar (Burma).
Returning to Canada in 2020, David continued his impactful leadership at two schools in northern Alberta and Nunavut. Since 2022, he has brought his wealth of experience and passion for education to Calgary schools where he leads with dedication and a commitment to excellence.