Helen Pereira-Raso

Educator/Teacher

Helen Pereira-Raso has dedicated her career to inspiring students to be creative, engaged and curious learners who are fully prepared for life. In her role as Head of School at Holy Trinity School (HTS) in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto, Helen brings a forward-thinking, progressive approach to education that is the foundation for HTS’s reputation as leaders in learning. Helen’s career as an educational leader has always focussed on what matters most – developing a school culture in which all learners, adult and young alike, are able to explore, create and learn in meaningful ways. She is committed to professional learning as essential in the journey of educators and has led workshops both in Canada and the United States. Helen has a deep understanding of both elementary and secondary education, having taught grades 7-12 in both the public and independent school systems. In these schools, she has held various leadership roles that allowed her to learn and grow as a reflective practitioner. Her leadership and innovative approaches, combined with her passion and commitment to developing learning environments that inspire all learners, is what drives her life’s work.

school change, learning innovations, and design and shaping school culture. I am a student of humanity and passionate to grow mine and cultivate "humanness" in the organizations I am a part of. I am a fierce believer in the capacity of young people to inspire, lead and contribute to great things in our communities and the world.

Learning is irresistible: engage the mind, heart, and hands and your learning will be unforgettable for both adult and young learners.