Paula Danyluk-MacDonald
Educator
Originally from Cape Breton, NS, Paula Danyluk-MacDonald graduated from Acadia University in Wolfville with her Bachelor of Music Education in 1988 and later completed a Masters in Administration in social justice from Mount St. Vincent in Halifax.
Paula has a diverse background in education including teaching classroom and instrumental music from grades Primary through Twelve. She has taught in other subject areas such as grade 3, grades P-6 resource, fine arts appreciation (Jr. High and High School), music therapy, and EAL, and has over 20 years of administrative experience.
Beyond the public-school setting, Paula has been the writer and artistic director for a maritime theatre company, has had music featured at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and has original songs in the Canadian Music Archive of Canada. Paula has appeared on the Comedy Network for the North American Improv Championships, worked for Mermaid Theatre, and has acted for both stage and television across the Maritimes.
In 2016, Danyluk-MacDonald was named one of Canada's Outstanding Principals by the Learning Partnership of Canada for her instructional leadership support and her impact on staff and students. Paula uses her passion and expertise in the fine and performing arts to help students feel valued and successful. Paula has recently transitioned from being the Principal of Halifax Regional Arts to being the Arts Education Consultant for the NS EECD. At the time of the fire, Paula was the Principal of Atlantic View Elementary.
