Gary O'Donnell, newly-appointed Director of Education for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (photo submitted)Gary O'Donnell, newly-appointed Director of Education for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (photo submitted)
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New director of education for Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board

The Board of Trustees of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has announced the appointment of Gary O’Donnell as director of education.

He is currently a superintendent of education with the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board responsible for special education, mental health, secondary programming, student success, global competencies, equity and inclusive education, as well as other portfolios.

Prior to becoming superintendent, O’Donnell was a vice principal and principal and system principal for special education with the London District Catholic School Board.

A teacher, principal and superintendent for over 27 years in Catholic education, he succeeds Jamie McKinnon who has accepted the role of principal at St. Michael’s College School.

"We are confident that in the appointment of Gary O’Donnell, we have found a system leader who can continue the great strides our board has made with respect to student achievement and provide inspired Catholic leadership into the future," said Beverley Eckensweiler Chair of the Board.

O’Donnell will start his employment with the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board effective July 28, subject to confirmation from the Minister of Education.

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