Global Educational Leadership Expert & System Change Strategist; Author of "The New Meaning of Educational Change"; Former Dean of Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Toronto, Canada
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Michael Fullan Biography

Michael Fullan is a Canadian educational researcher, author, and consultant known for his work in educational reform and large-scale system change. Fullan served as dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, where he led significant organizational transformations, including the merger of two major schools of education. He earned a doctorate in sociology from the University of Toronto and has focused his career on advancing strategies for meaningful, lasting transformation in educational systems.

Fullan led the evaluation team for the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in England and served as special policy adviser in education to the Premier of Ontario, contributing to improvements in the province's public school system. His work in Ontario emphasized a balance of pressure and support to achieve measurable gains in student proficiency. Fullan's theories on whole-system educational reform have influenced policy and practice in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States, where his capacity-building and collaborative leadership models have been adopted to drive large-scale improvements in student outcomes.

Fullan is the author of several influential books on educational leadership and change, including "The New Meaning of Educational Change," "Leading in a Culture of Change," "Breakthrough" (with Peter Hill and Carmel Crevola), "The Six Secrets of Change," "Motion Leadership," "Coherence," and "Professional Capital." His titles "Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration" (with Mark Edwards), "The Principal 2.0," and "The Drivers" (with Joanne Quinn) further explore topics in educational change and leadership. In "Surreal Change: The Real Life of Transforming Public Education," Fullan reflects on trends and developments in the field over five decades.

Fullan has been recognized as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to education reform as a scholar, teacher, writer, and adviser to governments. He holds honorary doctorates from Nipissing University, Hong Kong Institute of Education, University of Leicester, Duquesne University, and University of Edinburgh. Several of his books have received Book of the Year honors from organizations such as the National Staff Development Council, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and American Community Colleges Association. Fullan is also an elected member of the National Academy of Education in the United States.

Fullan serves as co-leader of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning global initiative, collaborating with educators and governments to transform learning systems. His ongoing work focuses on comprehensive system change and the 'humanity paradigm,' which seeks equitable, deep change across local, middle, and policy levels. Fullan's research and practical experience continue to shape the discourse on educational leadership, system transformation, and school improvement worldwide.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/15/2026.

Michael Fullan Speaking Topics

  • Managing for Change: Union Roles in System Reforms

  • Leadership in a Culture of Change

Michael Fullan Videos

Waking up to the new reality of education with Michael Fullan

Waking up to the new reality of education with Michael Fullan

Michael Fullan nous explorerons ces trois tendances et surtout nous examinerons comment nous pouvons tirer parti de l'intérêt croissant ..

Michael Fullan, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning

Michael Fullan, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning

CEC through the Teacher Union Reform Network (TURN) regions is partnering with Michael Fullan, Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen on ...

Michael Fullan - Perspectives on Learning

Michael Fullan - Perspectives on Learning

Michael Fullan, a leading authority on education reform, presents a new take on deep learning that is revealing that "helping humanity" is ...

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