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'''Dale Kirby''' [[Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly|MHA]] (born May 19, 1971) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] politician who was first elected to the [[Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly]] in the [[Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011|2011 provincial election]].<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nlvotes2011/story/2011/10/11/nl-michael-reelected-101.html "NDP Leader Lorraine Michael re-elected"]. [[CBC News]], October 11, 2011.</ref> |
'''Dale Kirby''' [[Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly|MHA]] (born May 19, 1971) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] politician who was first elected to the [[Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly]] in the [[Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011|2011 provincial election]].<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nlvotes2011/story/2011/10/11/nl-michael-reelected-101.html "NDP Leader Lorraine Michael re-elected"]. [[CBC News]], October 11, 2011.</ref> |
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⚫ | First elected in 2011 to represent the electoral district of [[St. John's North (provincial electoral district)|St. John's North]] as a member of the [[Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party]], Kirby left the NDP caucus after a high-profile, public dispute with NDP leader [[Lorraine Michael]],<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/kirby-mitchelmore-quit-ndp-caucus-after-leadership-row-1.2286469 "Kirby, Mitchelmore quit NDP caucus after leadership row"]. [[CBC News]], October 29, 2013.</ref> and later joined the [[Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party]]. He was reelected in the [[Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2015|2015 provincial election]] as a Liberal in the new district of [[Mount Scio]]. |
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He currently serves as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development in the [[Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador]]. |
He currently serves as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development in the [[Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador]]. |
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Kirby was born in [[St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. Lawrence]] on the [[Burin Peninsula]]. He was raised on a small farm in [[Lord's Cove]] where generations of his family have worked in inshore fishing industries. Kirby began working at an early age at ''Kirby's Store'', later ''Kirby's Kwik-Way'', a family-run grocery and convenience store. He graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1989. |
Kirby was born in [[St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. Lawrence]] on the [[Burin Peninsula]]. He was raised on a small farm in [[Lord's Cove]] where generations of his family have worked in inshore fishing industries. Kirby began working at an early age at ''Kirby's Store'', later ''Kirby's Kwik-Way'', a family-run grocery and convenience store. He graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1989. |
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==University studies and student activism== |
===University studies and student activism=== |
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Kirby earned [[Bachelor of Science]] and [[Master of Education]] degrees from [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]] before completing a [[doctorate]] in higher education theory and policy studies at the [[University of Toronto]]. While at university, he held a number of elected student union positions at the local, provincial, and national levels. As chairperson of the Newfoundland and Labrador component of the [[Canadian Federation of Students]] in the 1990s, Kirby led a successful campaign to freeze college and university tuition fees in Newfoundland and Labrador.<ref>"Postsecondary Fees Frozen". ''[[The Telegram]]'', January 15, 1999.</ref> |
Kirby earned [[Bachelor of Science]] and [[Master of Education]] degrees from [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]] before completing a [[doctorate]] in higher education theory and policy studies at the [[University of Toronto]]. While at university, he held a number of elected student union positions at the local, provincial, and national levels. As chairperson of the Newfoundland and Labrador component of the [[Canadian Federation of Students]] in the 1990s, Kirby led a successful campaign to freeze college and university tuition fees in Newfoundland and Labrador.<ref>"Postsecondary Fees Frozen". ''[[The Telegram]]'', January 15, 1999.</ref> |
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==Academic career |
==Academic career== |
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In 2006, Kirby was appointed an assistant professor of post-secondary education studies in the Faculty of Education at [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]]. He was promoted to the position of associate professor in 2011. Prior to joining Memorial University, he worked as a senior advisor on education policy in the [[Government of Ontario|Ontario Public Service]].<ref name="personalwebpage">{{cite web|url=http://www.dalekirby.com |title=Dale Kirby's personal webpage |publisher=www.dalekirby.com |accessdate=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
In 2006, Kirby was appointed an assistant professor of post-secondary education studies in the Faculty of Education at [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]]. He was promoted to the position of associate professor in 2011. Prior to joining Memorial University, he worked as a senior advisor on education policy in the [[Government of Ontario|Ontario Public Service]].<ref name="personalwebpage">{{cite web|url=http://www.dalekirby.com |title=Dale Kirby's personal webpage |publisher=www.dalekirby.com |accessdate=January 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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Kirby is a professor, researcher, and consultant on student access and participation in college and university and in the area of online learning.<ref>[https://www.mun.ca/gazette/issues/vol42no13/kirby.php "Dale Kirby: Invitation to speak"]. [[MUN Gazette]].</ref> In recognition of his contributions and advocacy, the [[Canadian Council on Learning]] named him a [[Minerva]] Scholar in 2007.<ref>[http://today.mun.ca/news.php?news_id=3400 "Canadian Council on Learning honours education professor"], November 28, 2007. [[MUN Gazette]].</ref> In 2011, he received the R. W. B. Jackson Award from the Canadian Educational Researchers Association as well the Best Research Paper Award at the 2011 European Distance and E-Learning Network Annual Conference.<ref>[https://www.mun.ca/educ/home/archive/kirby_award.php "Kirby and Gardner take home award"]. [[MUN Faculty of Education]], June 3, 2011.</ref><ref>[https://www.mun.ca/gazette/issues/vol43no17/education2.php "Education paper head of the class"]. [[MUN Gazette]]</ref> |
Kirby is a professor, researcher, and consultant on student access and participation in college and university and in the area of online learning.<ref>[https://www.mun.ca/gazette/issues/vol42no13/kirby.php "Dale Kirby: Invitation to speak"]. [[MUN Gazette]].</ref> In recognition of his contributions and advocacy, the [[Canadian Council on Learning]] named him a [[Minerva]] Scholar in 2007.<ref>[http://today.mun.ca/news.php?news_id=3400 "Canadian Council on Learning honours education professor"], November 28, 2007. [[MUN Gazette]].</ref> In 2011, he received the R. W. B. Jackson Award from the Canadian Educational Researchers Association as well the Best Research Paper Award at the 2011 European Distance and E-Learning Network Annual Conference.<ref>[https://www.mun.ca/educ/home/archive/kirby_award.php "Kirby and Gardner take home award"]. [[MUN Faculty of Education]], June 3, 2011.</ref><ref>[https://www.mun.ca/gazette/issues/vol43no17/education2.php "Education paper head of the class"]. [[MUN Gazette]]</ref> |
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==Swearing-in ceremony== |
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==Academic status== |
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Kirby is on a full leave of absence from his position as associate professor of education at [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]].<ref>[https://www.mun.ca/educ/people/faculty_members.php "Faculty of Education, MUN"].</ref> |
Kirby is on a full leave of absence from his position as associate professor of education at [[Memorial University of Newfoundland]].<ref>[https://www.mun.ca/educ/people/faculty_members.php "Faculty of Education, MUN"].</ref> |
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==Politics== |
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⚫ | First elected in 2011 to represent the electoral district of [[St. John's North (provincial electoral district)|St. John's North]] as a member of the [[Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party]], Kirby left the NDP caucus after a high-profile, public dispute with NDP leader [[Lorraine Michael]],<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/kirby-mitchelmore-quit-ndp-caucus-after-leadership-row-1.2286469 "Kirby, Mitchelmore quit NDP caucus after leadership row"]. [[CBC News]], October 29, 2013.</ref> and later joined the [[Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party]]. He was reelected in the [[Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2015|2015 provincial election]] as a Liberal in the new district of [[Mount Scio]]. |
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==Electoral history== |
==Electoral history== |
Revision as of 22:25, 30 April 2018
Dale Kirby | |
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Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. John's North | |
In office November 9, 2011 – November 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Bob Ridgley |
Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Mount Scio | |
Assumed office November 30, 2015 | |
Preceded by | first member |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Lawrence, Newfoundland | May 19, 1971
Political party | New Democrat (1999-2013) Independent (2013-2014) Liberal (2014-2018) Independent (2018-) |
Residence(s) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Occupation | University Professor |
Dale Kirby MHA (born May 19, 1971) is a Canadian politician who was first elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 2011 provincial election.[1]
He currently serves as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development in the Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Early life
Kirby was born in St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula. He was raised on a small farm in Lord's Cove where generations of his family have worked in inshore fishing industries. Kirby began working at an early age at Kirby's Store, later Kirby's Kwik-Way, a family-run grocery and convenience store. He graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1989.
University studies and student activism
Kirby earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland before completing a doctorate in higher education theory and policy studies at the University of Toronto. While at university, he held a number of elected student union positions at the local, provincial, and national levels. As chairperson of the Newfoundland and Labrador component of the Canadian Federation of Students in the 1990s, Kirby led a successful campaign to freeze college and university tuition fees in Newfoundland and Labrador.[2]
Academic career
In 2006, Kirby was appointed an assistant professor of post-secondary education studies in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He was promoted to the position of associate professor in 2011. Prior to joining Memorial University, he worked as a senior advisor on education policy in the Ontario Public Service.[3]
Kirby is a professor, researcher, and consultant on student access and participation in college and university and in the area of online learning.[4] In recognition of his contributions and advocacy, the Canadian Council on Learning named him a Minerva Scholar in 2007.[5] In 2011, he received the R. W. B. Jackson Award from the Canadian Educational Researchers Association as well the Best Research Paper Award at the 2011 European Distance and E-Learning Network Annual Conference.[6][7]
Kirby is on a full leave of absence from his position as associate professor of education at Memorial University of Newfoundland.[8]
Politics
First elected in 2011 to represent the electoral district of St. John's North as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party, Kirby left the NDP caucus after a high-profile, public dispute with NDP leader Lorraine Michael,[9] and later joined the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party. He was reelected in the 2015 provincial election as a Liberal in the new district of Mount Scio.
Kirby was sworn at Government House as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development by Lieutenant Governor Frank Fagan on December 14, 2015.
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Dale Kirby | 1,899 | 47.1 | +42.8 | |
Progressive Conservative | Rhonda Churchill-Herder | 1,104 | 27.4 | -13.1 | |
New Democratic | Sean Panting | 1,030 | 25.5 | -29.7 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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New Democratic | Dale Kirby | 2,595 | 55.2 | +45.2 | |
Progressive Conservative | Bob Ridgley | 1,905 | 40.5 | -37.1 | |
Liberal | Elizabeth Scammell-Reynolds | 201 | 4.3 | -8.7 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Lloyd Matthews | 2,304 | 45.5 | -10.9 | |
Progressive Conservative | Ray Andrews | 1,971 | 38.9 | +5.4 | |
New Democratic | Dale Kirby | 788 | 15.6 | +5.3 |
References
- ^ "NDP Leader Lorraine Michael re-elected". CBC News, October 11, 2011.
- ^ "Postsecondary Fees Frozen". The Telegram, January 15, 1999.
- ^ "Dale Kirby's personal webpage". www.dalekirby.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Dale Kirby: Invitation to speak". MUN Gazette.
- ^ "Canadian Council on Learning honours education professor", November 28, 2007. MUN Gazette.
- ^ "Kirby and Gardner take home award". MUN Faculty of Education, June 3, 2011.
- ^ "Education paper head of the class". MUN Gazette
- ^ "Faculty of Education, MUN".
- ^ "Kirby, Mitchelmore quit NDP caucus after leadership row". CBC News, October 29, 2013.
- Living people
- Members of the Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party MHAs
- Politicians from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- 1971 births
- Memorial University of Newfoundland faculty
- Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador MHAs
- 21st-century Canadian politicians