Thando Hyman’s dynamic leadership and innovative school practices has been recognized by community, national and international media.

Her professional career includes over 20 years of administrative experience in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), as Principal, instructional leader, and Literacy Convener. She was the first Principal of Toronto’s ground breaking Africentric Alternative School, served as Lead Principal for 22 TDSB schools and was Course Director and Adjunct Professor at York University’s Faculty of Education.

Ms. Hyman’s extensive community work includes host of “AWAF Roundtable” on 89.5 CIUT FM radio, founding board member of the African-Canadian Legal Clinic and past chair of African Heritage Educators Network and Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention. She is a Board member of TVOntario.