David Bowles

Responsibilities

Higher Education

Relations with English-speaking Quebecers

Biography

A leader in Quebec’s education sector, David Bowles has been dedicated to helping young people succeed for more than 25 years. A recognized manager, former municipal official, and father of four, he is deeply rooted in his community.

He began his career as a high school teacher and has held administrative positions for more than 20 years. He is currently the principal of Collège Charles-Lemoyne, a school with more than 3 200 students. Under his leadership, the school has become a model for educational innovation, inclusion, and academic success. More than 40% of the students there have an individualized education plan, yet the school boasts remarkable success rates. He also served as a city council member in Saint-Lambert from 2013 to 2021.

He holds a master’s degree in public administration from ENAP, a graduate diploma in educational leadership from McGill University, a certification in corporate governance, and a bachelor’s degree in education; he has completed training programs at Harvard University and in Finland on best practices in education. Author of the essay Reflections from a School Principal – Boosting Student Retention in Quebec, he regularly appears in the media to discuss education issues.

A recipient of the Quebec Order of Excellence in Education in 2021, he has served on several boards of directors in the fields of education and community service. In particular, he helped establish the Longueuil Community Social Pediatrics Center.

Today, David Bowles hopes to continue his commitment to his community as the Member of Parliament for Pierre-Laporte.