New Director of Education appointed at WRDSB
Posted Jun 29, 2021 11:00:00 AM.
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There's a new person at the helm of the Waterloo Region District School Board.
The board announced Monday night that jeewan chanicka is taking over for the retiring John Bryant, effective August 3.
The board said chanicka brings 20 years of experience as an educator, who has held a number of leadership positions, both in Ontario and internationally.
“We are pleased to welcome jeewan chanicka as the WRDSB’s incoming Director,” Chairperson Joanne Weston said in a statement, “jeewan brings a deep commitment to building strong relationships with students, staff and the community, and fostering collaboration across the system to advance student achievement and well-being.”
“His experience leading equity and anti-oppression initiatives across Ontario and internationally will advance our commitment to providing educational excellence to all our students – each and every one.”
chanicka added he's deeply honoured to get the role.
“Equity, Community and Innovation have been foundational to my approach in my career to ensure academic and well-being excellence for all students,” he said in a statement, “In particular, I have worked significantly to address systemic inequities and unequal outcomes for the most marginalized students and to uphold our commitments as per Truth and Reconciliation.”
“As we prepare students for the increasingly complex world they will inherit, they deserve to graduate in an environment where their identities, abilities and lived experiences are embraced fully and honoured in a way that allows them to rise to their highest potential. I look forward to engaging with students, staff, families and communities to continue the excellent ongoing work in the district and to pave new innovative paths that will prepare our students for life towards the 22nd century.”
I am humbled and deeply honoured to serve the students, staff, families and communities of @wrdsb as the new Director of Education.
I look forward to working together with all to make a positive difference in Waterloo Region. https://t.co/eXprmTGCD8— Jeewan C (@jeewanc) June 29, 2021
