Shad York
Program Directors
Kingsley Hurlington, PhD
Secondary School Administrator
Kingsley Hurlington (he/him) has been involved with Shad since 2006. Teaching is his passion and this is realized in his broad range of experience working with learners from kindergarten to university for over 20 years. He has a passion for teaching and for working with teens and both are focuses of his academic research. Along with his ongoing work running a mentorship support program, Kingsley has also authored several textbooks and constructed educational programs used by schools across Canada.
With a broad academic background, Kingsley completed a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Geography. This led to work in the area of computerized mapping and analysis using geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing resulting in two additional degrees in the area (including a MES from the University of Waterloo). This work in geotechnology has afforded many opportunities to collaborate widely with teachers. His doctoral degree is in Canadian Studies.
Kingsley is a teacher in every sense of the word. Currently, he works as an administrator with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board putting into practice his knowledge of education, mentoring and resilience. Through his academic work, he hopes to better understand the resilience and mental health of Canadian teens (with a focus on rural teens). He resides in Peterborough, Ontario but dreams of traveling to every nook and cranny of Canada.
Artem Solovey, B.Eng
Sr Tech Cyber Advisor for the Government of Canada, Course Director at York University
Artem Solovey (he/him) started his Shad journey at York in 2021, and is thrilled to rejoin the team as Co-Program Director. One of his favorite things about Shad is how much he learns from the students every year (probably more in one month than the whole year), and all the great friends he makes. He looks forward to sharing his passions in entrepreneurship and effective communication and getting inspired by Shads once again this year.
Artem holds an Honours B.Eng degree in Software Engineering and started his Master’s in Transportation Engineering. He has been involved in many of York’s initiatives in entrepreneurship, business, and engineering. These included being the Entrepreneur in Residence at the BEST Lab where students come to create their own startups, organizing many hackathons, and starting his own business to help the York student community. Outside of York, Artem helps judge at many events including the Canada Wide Science Fair, and volunteers for the Engineers of Tomorrow program. He currently teaches a course on Innovation and Creativity at York and works as a Senior Technical Cyber Advisor for the Government of Canada.
When not working, Artem loves reading fiction books and exploring the outdoors including hiking, skiing, and especially portaging in the summer with his dog Joey. Just not in July of course!
