Appointment of the Director of Education
Board members approved Sean Monteith as Director of Education for a five-year term, effective August 15, 2019. Monteith replaces current director Mandy Savery-Whiteway who announced her retirement on January 31, 2019.
Monteith is an innovative and respected leader in public education. As the current Director of Education for the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, with head offices in Kenora and Dryden, Monteith is known for his focus on improving student achievement and Indigenous education. He established the Indigenous Graduation Coach Program leading to historic achievements for First Nations youth, and partnerships with numerous tribal councils, First Nations, the Ministry of Education, and treaty areas including the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
Read more in the news release.
For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 62354, [email protected]
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Congratulations to Sean Monteith, who will be the new director of education for Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board effective August 15, 2019.
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