The Sunflower Theory
When you give someone sunflowers you should always give two. Because when the sun shines bright, sunflowers face the light. But when night falls, they turn to face each other, finding light in one another. At Sunflower Leadership we gift you with a sunflower to bringing light to your leadership.
Zenovia Lazaruik
Founder, Sunflower Leadership Consulting
With 38 years of experience in education and leadership, I can help you thrive.
My career spans Alberta public education and Canadian federal education, with extensive experience mentoring students, teachers, administrators, and educational leaders through challenges, change, trauma, and the daily realities of education and leadership.
Throughout my career, I have successfully supported individuals, teams, and school communities in building leadership capacity, strengthening relationships, and creating healthier environments where people can grow and do their best. A key area of my experience has been helping shift toxic cultures into positive, supportive, and thriving environments.
My leadership experience includes leading Leader in Me Schools, school councils, graduation ceremonies, student leadership, and peer support initiatives. My instructional leadership experience includes Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), content-based instruction, and backwards design, with a strong focus on creating the conditions that support both student and staff success.
Beyond school leadership, I have contributed to education at the provincial and national level as a program reviewer for Pearson Canada and as a marker and item developer for Alberta Math and Science diploma examinations.
Trusted by Senior Leaders
I have been frequently called upon to provide guidance on key leadership committees and to mentor new and emerging leaders as they develop their confidence, skills, and authentic leadership practice.
Today, through Sunflower Leadership Consulting, I bring these experiences together to support leaders in navigating the realities of leadership while building healthy people, healthy teams, and healthy organizational cultures.
My work is grounded in a simple belief: Your Best is Perfect™. Leadership is not about perfection. It is about growth, authenticity, relationships, and creating the conditions for others to succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Education (BEd), University of Alberta
Master of Education (MEd), University of Portland
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