CCBE Welcomes Two New Advisory Panel Members
The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education (CCBE) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Advisory Panel: Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson and Mrs. Nancy Hotson. Both bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to advancing excellence in the education and well-being of boys.
“CCBE is excited to welcome two remarkable thought leaders to our advisory community,” says Dr. Sandra Boyes, Executive Director of Professional Learning and Research at Crescent. “Dr. Englar-Carlson and Mrs. Hotson each offer a unique lens on boys’ development, health, and learning. Their insights will strengthen CCBE’s work and help us continue to lead conversations that matter for boys, teachers, families, and schools.”
Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson, PhD, is a professor and department chair in counselling at California State University, Fullerton, where he also directs the Center for Boys and Men. A core author of the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men, Dr. Englar-Carlson co-created the Positive Psychology Positive Masculinities model to foster strength-based, healthy masculinities in school and community settings. His work supports K–12 schools in operationalizing healthy masculinities across learning environments.
Mrs. Nancy Hotson is a passionate volunteer and philanthropist. She began her career in fixed income research at Scotiabank and later transitioned to commercial banking at CIBC. She has dedicated the last decade to volunteering with organizations that hold the most meaning for her. She is an active volunteer with the University Health Network, serving on both the Brain Campaign and the UHN Impact Collective. Mrs. Hotson has served on the Alumnae Committee and Board of Trustees at The Bishop Strachan School, chaired the St. Clement’s Parents Association, and has held various positions within the Crescent Parent Association, where her son, Bradley ’26, is a student.
CCBE wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the retiring members of the Advisory Panel, Jon Kleiman and Brian Carwana, who stepped down from their roles at the end of last year. Their generosity, guidance, and unwavering support have helped shape CCBE’s direction, and we are grateful for the time, wisdom, and care they have invested in this work.
About CCBE
The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education is dedicated to discovering how boys learn best. The work of the CCBE is categorized into three interrelated domains: 1) Research and Partnerships, 2) Professional Learning, and 3) Community Education. These domains encompass the breadth of CCBE's initiatives with a focus on character education, well-being, and boy pedagogy. Learn more at crescentschool.org/CCBE.
