Catholic Board Teacher Elected as Chair of OCT

Catholic Board Teacher Elected as Chair of Ontario College of Teachers
Posted on 07/10/2018

JULY 10, 2018 - Barrie, ON: Nicole van Woudenberg, a teacher with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB), was recently elected as the Chair of Council for the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Nicole has been a teacher since 1998 and brings a wealth of experience to this position. Most recently at SMCDSB, she held the position of Special Education Coordinator, where she worked tirelessly to support and promote inclusive education for all students in the Board. Nicole is also dedicated to working with students and colleagues on a variety of social justice initiatives.

 

“I can’t think of a better person to represent the Ontario College of Teachers in this important role,” said Carol Corriveau-Truchon, SMCDSB Board Chair. “Nicole is a consummate professional who represents the teaching vocation with integrity, compassion and dedication. I know she will make our Board incredibly proud as she fulfills the duties of this role.”

 

Nicole will remain in this elected position for a three-year term and then return to the SMCDSB in September of 2021. In her role as Chair of the eighth College Council, Nicole will play a significant role in regulating the teaching profession and fulfilling the legislated mandate of the OCT.

 

"As I embark on this new leadership opportunity as the Ontario College of Teachers eighth Council Chair, I look fondly on my collegial relationships with my Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board family,” said Nicole van Woudenberg, OCT Chair of Council. “I am proud of the dedicated educators who are committed to authentic inclusion to reach every student, especially those with special education needs and I am grateful for the support I have received from my colleagues at the Board."

 

“This is such a wonderful accomplishment for Nicole and I know she will provide tremendous insight and leadership for the College of Teachers, as well as for the entire teaching profession,” said Brian Beal, Director of Education.  “As the Chair, Nicole has taken on an awesome responsibility in regulating the teaching profession and providing support to more than 265,000 teachers in the province of Ontario. We wish her success and look forward to her return to our Board once her term is completed in three years time.”

 

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