Current Position:
Vice Principal, St. Thomas of Villanova High School
Previous Positions
Math, Science & IT Consultant, Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, Windsor, Ontario
Math Department Head, Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, Leamington, Ontario
Online Facilitator - University of Windsor, Faculty of Ed
Independent Writer - Nelson Canada (formerly McGraw Hill), University of Windsor, Minsitry of Education, EQAO, WECDSB
Education
Principal’s Qualifications – Part 1&2, 2017,2018
Honours Specialist – Math, OISE, 2005, Physics, OISE, 2013
Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate/Senior, University of Windsor, 1993
Master of Science, Experimental Atomic and Molecular Physics, University of Windsor, 1992
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics, University of Windsor, 1990
Contact Via: davidpetro314@gmail.com, david_petro@wecdsb.on.ca
Professional Online Presence
Blogs: Ontario Math Links Engaging Math Found Data
X(Twitter): @davidpetro314 Bluesky: @davidpetro314.bsky.social
Conference Planning
OAME 2022 - Co Chair
OAME 2020 (virtual) - Program Committee
OAME 2018 Leadership Conference - Chair
WECDSB Integrated Technology in Education Summit (2014) - Co Chair
Canada Wide Science Fair (2014) - Student Tour Co Chair
WECDSB Google Apps for Education Summit (2013) - Co Chair
Ontario Math Olympics (2012) - Co Chair
OAME Annual Conference (2011) - Co Chair
Awards
2019 - OMCA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mathematics
2011 - OAME Leadership Award
Publications
University of Windsor Ontario
Senior Math (2013)
AQ Gr 7&8 Math Online course (2013)
Developer and facilitator of ABQ Intermediate (2012)
Nelson (formerly McGraw Hill Ryerson), Toronto, Ontario
Gr 12 Data Management (2014) - one of the authors
Gr 12 Data Management Study Guide (2010) -only author
Gr 11 University Math (2009) - one of the authors
Gr 12 Calculus & Vectors (2008) - one of the authors
Gr 11 College Math (2007) - one of the authors
Ministry of Education and Training, 2001-Present
Reviewer/Editor for new Gr9 Math Curriculum 2020
Contributing Writer/Lead Reviewer of online version of Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors, 2007
Contributing Writer of online version of Grade 11 University Math, 2006
Primary writer of online version of Grade 12 Geometry and Discrete Math, 2005
Lead Writer in the Production of the Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus Profile, 2002
Writer in the production of the Grade 12 Algebra and Discrete Math Profile, 2002
Write in the production of the Grade 11 University Math Profile, 2001
EQAO, 2004 – present
Item writer for the grade 9 assessment of mathematics
Scorer, Scoring Leader/Supervisor for the grade 9 assessment of Mathematics
Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, Windsor Ontario
Developed an online course for Grade 12 Geometry and Discrete Math, 2003
Desmos - Creating Activities - OAME2025
Desmos - Using Computation Layer (CL) - OAME2025
Desmos 3D Vectors and Planes - OAME 2024
Desmos Geometry - OAME 2024, OAME 2019, TMC 2018, OAME 2018
Using Desmos Activities - OAME 2024, CEMC 2024, ECOO Camp 2020, OAME 2019, SWOAME 2019
Valuing Assessment - OAME 2024
Getting Students to Talk in Math Class - HTTMC 2024
Building Thinking Classrooms - CEMC 2023
Desmos Challenge Creator - OAME 2023, OAME 2021
Solving Equations - OAME 2023, HTTMC 2023, BTTV 2022, OAME 2022
Podcasts for Math Class - OAME 2023, TMC 2017, OAME 2006
Digital Tools for Fractions - NCTM 2022, OAME 2021
Cloud Based Statistics Applications - OAME 2021, OAME 2019
Build your own Online PLN for Math Teachers - OAME 2020, OAME 2019, OAME Leadership 2018
Sources of Data for Statistics - NCTM 2019, OAME 2011, OAME 2007
Engaging Activities - OAME 2018, WFMP 2015, OAME 2015
Using Phones in Class - WECDSB 2017
Editing Video on Mobile Devices - WECDSB 2017
Using iPads in Class - WECDSB 2017
Good Use of Tech in Math Class - OAME 2017
Pokemon Go in Math Class - OAME 2017
Getting Students to Think in Math Class - OAME 2017
Using Tech in Calculus - OAME 2016, OAME 2010
The Magic of Pi Ignite Session - OAME 2015
Using iPads in Math Class - OAME 2014
Recreational Reading for Math Teachers Ignite Session - OAME 2014
Using Geometer's Sketchpad - OAME 2013, OAME 2004, OAME 2003
Online Tools for Math Teachers - OAME 2012
Using Wikis in Math Class - OAME 2009
Using Video in Math Class - OAME 2009, OAME 2008, OAME 2007
Using Freakonomics in Math Class - OAME 2006