Christopher Spence

PhD in Education | Author | Filmmaker | Former CFL Athlete | Award-Winning Educator

I’m Christopher Spence, born in Wembley, England and raised in Windsor, Ontario. My journey has taken me from the football field to the classroom, and from leadership in Canada’s largest school boards to the world of books and film.

Drafted by the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (1985)

Former Principal at Lawrence Heights Middle School, recognized for innovative and award-winning leadership

Served as Director of Education for both the Toronto District School Board (largest in Canada, 4th largest in North America) and the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (7th largest in Ontario, 50,000+ students)

PhD in Education, with a lifelong commitment to equity, diversity, and student success

Author of several books, including The Skin I’m In (Fernwood Publishing) and True Blue (The Literary Reporter)

Award-winning filmmaker, with documentaries such as Silence of Violence (IMDb)

My passion is using education, storytelling, and creativity to inspire the next generation. Whether through teaching, leadership, writing, or film, I believe in the power of stories to change lives.

Discover more about my work:

Official Website

Goodreads Author Page

Everand Profile

CM Reviews

LinkedIn: Jail to Yale to Columbia

LinkedIn: Silence of Violence Documentary

Follow my journey as an educator, author, and filmmaker dedicated to inspiring communities through leadership, diversity, and storytelling.