MARK BELL

A native of Port Mcnicoll, Ont., Mark has worked as a principal in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the past six years. He returned to Canada on medical leave during the onset of the pandemic, an experience he shares in our COVID-19 feature (page 16). Prior to being abroad, Mark taught music at Toronto elementary schools, and conducted several award-winning student choirs. He later played key roles in the music programs of the Toronto District School Board; was founding conductor of the Riverdale Youth Singers and founding principal of the Downtown Vocal Music Academy, both of Toronto. He holds Master’s degrees in education and theology, and post-graduate diplomas in music education.