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THE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
OF ONTARIO'S DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS

What is CODE?

"A Professional Association"

The Council of Ontario Directors of Education, a Professional Association,
represents all Chief Executive Officers of the seventy-two District School Boards in Ontario.

It is the common public voice of Senior School District Administrators working with Government and various Associations.




Tony Pontes

Paul Henry
Chair of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education 2022-23

Mr. Paul Henry is currently the Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer of the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon which offers a French-language Catholic Educational Program in the districts of Sudbury, Manitoulin and Algoma. It counts some 6,100 students enrolled in 27 elementary schools, 1 virtual school and 10 secondary schools.

Mr. Henry, who previously served as Associate Director of Education and Superintendent of Education, possesses a rich and varied experience in teaching and school administration in Ontario at the elementary and secondary levels. Paul Henry began his career in education in 1990 and has held various positions such as school principal and vice-principal, learning consultant at the CSC Nouvelon and senior specialist in education for the Ontario Ministry of Education.

In 2022-2023, Mr. Henry will also serve as President of the Conseil ontarien des directions des écoles catholiques (CODEC) and Destination Réussite NORD. He will also serve as a board member for the Consortium pour les élèves du Nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), Association des gestionnaires de l’éducation franco-ontarienne (AGÉFO) and Consortium Centre Jules-Léger.

Mr. Henry holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Education from Laurentian University, a Master of Education from the University of Toronto (OISE) and an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management (University of Windsor and Stitt Feld Handy Group Toronto). He also completed an Executive Leadership Training at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Kennedy School, Rotman Management School and HÉC-Montréal.

Mr. Henry has been conferred several honours including Officer (OStJ) of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem by HM and Sovereign Queen Elizabeth the Second and was appointed Knight Commander of Justice (KCLJ-J) of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. Mr. Henry is also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion as a Retired Major.

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M. Paul Henry, président du Conseil ontarien des directions de l’éducation 2022-23

M. Paul Henry occupe présentement le poste de directeur de l’éducation et secrétaire-trésorier du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon qui offre une éducation catholique de langue française dans les districts de Sudbury, Manitoulin et d’Algoma. Le Conseil compte près de 6 100 élèves répartis dans un réseau de 27 écoles élémentaires, une école virtuelle et 10 écoles secondaires.

Ayant également œuvré à titre de directeur-associé de l’éducation ainsi que surintendant de l’éducation, M. Henry possède une expérience riche et variée en enseignement et en administration scolaire aux paliers élémentaire et secondaire en Ontario. Ayant débuté sa carrière dans le domaine de l’éducation en 1990, Paul Henry a occupé une variété de postes dont direction et direction adjointe d’école, conseiller pédagogique au CSC Nouvelon et spécialiste principal en éducation au ministère de l’Éducation de l’Ontario.

En 2022-2023 M. Henry assumera la présidence du Conseil ontarien des directions des écoles catholiques (CODEC) ainsi que celle de Destination Réussite NORD. D’autant plus, il sera membre du comité d’administration du Consortium pour les élèves du Nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), de l’Association des gestionnaires de l’éducation franco-ontarienne (AGÉFO) et du Consortium Centre Jules-Léger.

M. Henry est titulaire d'un baccalauréat ès arts honneurs et d'un baccalauréat en éducation de l'Université Laurentienne, d'une maîtrise en éducation de l'Université de Toronto (OISE) et d'un certificat exécutif en gestion des conflits (Université de Windsor et Stitt Feld Handy Group Toronto). Il a également suivi une formation en leadership pour cadres à la Harvard Graduate School of Education, à la Harvard Kennedy School, à la Rotman Management School et à HÉC-Montréal.

M. Henry a été conféré plusieurs honneurs dont le titre d’Officier (OStJ) de l’Ordre très vénérable de l’Hôpital de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem par SM et Souveraine la Reine Elizabeth deux et Chevalier-Commandeur de Justice (KCLJ-J) de l’Ordre militaire et hospitalier de St-Lazare de Jérusalem. Ce dernier est également un membre de la Légion royale canadienne au titre de Major (retraité).



Laura Elliott

Laura Elliott
CODE Executive Director

Laura Elliott was the Director of Education and Secretary with Thames Valley District School Board from 2013 – 2019. Previously she served as Executive Superintendent of Program Services with Thames Valley DSB, Superintendent (secondment) Student Success/Learning to 18 with the Ontario Ministry of Education; Manager of Membership Records with the Ontario College of Teachers; and Superintendent of Education with the Durham District School Board. Additionally, she spent three years in Lahr, Germany in Adult Education with the Canadian Forces Base school. With a career in education spanning more than 35 years (with 23 years as a senior leader), she was committed to improving educational outcomes for all students but particularly for those who struggled and have been historically marginalized.

Laura brings knowledge and experience with provincial organizations through her roles on the Executives of both the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE) and the Public Council of the Ontario Directors of Education (PCODE), President of the Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association (OPSOA), and member of the University of Western Ontario Senate. She will be assuming the role of Chair of the Board of Governors for Ontario Tech University in September 2022 and is also joining the Fanshawe College Board of Governors.

Directors of Education bring rich and diverse leadership experiences and expertise to Ontario’s publicly funded education system. Laura is proud to serve in the capacity of Executive Director to support their important work as they create new and innovative learning opportunities for all students within Ontario’s 73 districts.

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Laura Elliott
Directrice générale de CODE

Laura Elliott a été directrice de l'éducation et secrétaire du Thames Valley District School Board de 2013 à 2019. Auparavant, elle a été surintendante générale des services de programmes au Thames Valley DSB, surintendante (en détachement) de la réussite des élèves et de l'apprentissage jusqu'à l'âge de 18 ans au ministère de l'Éducation de l'Ontario, gestionnaire des dossiers des membres à l'Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l'Ontario et surintendante de l'éducation au Durham District School Board. De plus, elle a passé trois ans à Lahr, en Allemagne, dans le domaine de l'éducation des adultes à l'école de la base des Forces canadiennes. Avec une carrière en éducation de plus de 35 ans (dont 23 ans en tant que cadre supérieur), elle s'est engagée à améliorer les résultats scolaires de tous les élèves, mais surtout de ceux qui ont des difficultés et qui ont été historiquement marginalisés.

Laura apporte ses connaissances et son expérience des organisations provinciales grâce à son rôle au sein de l'exécutif du Conseil ontarien des directrices et directeurs de l'éducation (CODE) et du Conseil public des directrices et directeurs de l'éducation de l'Ontario (PCODE), en tant que présidente de l'Ontario Public Supervisory Officers' Association (OPSOA) et en tant que membre du Sénat de l'Université Western Ontario. Elle assumera le rôle de présidente du conseil des gouverneurs de l'Université Ontario Tech en septembre 2022 et se joindra également au conseil des gouverneurs du Fanshawe College.

Les directrices et directeurs de l'éducation apportent au système d'éducation financé par les fonds publics de l'Ontario une expérience et une expertise riches et variées en matière de leadership. Laura est fière de servir en tant que directrice générale pour soutenir leur important travail, qui consiste à créer des possibilités d'apprentissage nouvelles et novatrices pour tous les élèves des 73 districts de l'Ontario.

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Background:

In 1991 the Council of Ontario Directors of Education was formed in response to calls to formalize the handling of emerging issues
in provincial public education, to provide a method of networking and to represent the view of senior executives to the
Ontario Ministry of Education.


The prime objective of the organization at its outset was to provide a means of communication for its members and to establish an open and positive relationship with the Minister of Education and the Deputy Minister. In order to make this happen effectively, the following program has been put in place:

  • Regular monthly meetings with the Deputy Minister based on a common agenda.
  • An annual conference in January.
  • Position papers on significant issues
  • Professional development sessions
  • Liaison with affiliate organizations

Present Role:

CODE maintains a high level of activity working with various branches of the Ontario Ministry of Education as an advocate of boards and as a broker for numerous projects.

CODE operates a number of curriculum projects for the Ministry of Education and for various other organizations.

Goals:

  • To advocate for progressive and effective public education
  • To provide the Ontario Ministry of Education with positive and accurate advice
  • To communicate effectively with all senior educators in Ontario
  • To provide members with a forum to discuss current issues and put forth positions
  • To liaise with other professional organizations in Canada and in other countries

Structure:

CODE is made up of six (6) Directors appointed by the Public District School Boards in Ontario, six (6) Directors appointed by the Catholic District School Boards and three (3) Directors appointed by the French language District School Boards.
The organization also has an Executive Director.


The CODE Executive acts as a regular liaison for the Directors of the seventy-two Public, Catholic and French language District School Boards in Ontario. The Deputy Minister of Education consults frequently with this group and meets with them monthly. The executive operates by consensus and focuses on general issues affecting students and the operation of school boards.


The organization does not vote on issues, but works to consensus.


Minutes of meetings are circulated to all provincial members.

CODE Executive 2022 - 2023:
Last Name First Name Organization Title
Bénard Joanne Sudbury CDSB  
Campbell Heather Rainy River DSB PCODE CHAIR
DeSantis David Algonquin & Lakeshore CDSB ECCODE CHAIR
Dye Lesleigh DSB Ontario North East  
Fontaine Sébastien CSP du Grand Nord de l’Ontario  
Hansen David Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB  
Henry Paul CSC du Nouvel-Ontario CODEC CHAIR
CODE CHAIR
Hoshizaki Warren DSB Niagara  
Kelly Erin Greater Essex CDSB  
Laliberté Yves CSP du Nord-Est de l’Ontario CODELF CHAIR
Levac Serge CSC Franco-Nord  
Mazzorato Marianne Dufferin-Peel CDSB  
Morden-Cormier Nicole Superior-Greenstone DSB  
Petroski Sylvie CSDC des Grandes Rivières  
Reece Lucia Algoma DSB  
Roehrig Chris Huron-Perth Catholic DSB  
Russell-Rawlins Colleen Toronto DSB  
Sovran Peter Upper Grand DSB  
Tssone Pino Thunder Bay Catholic DSB  
Tremblay Sylvie CEP de l’Est de l’Ontario CODEP CHAIR
Williams-Taylor Camille Durham DSB  
Elliott Laura CODE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CODE
Kostoff John OCSOA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OCSOA/ECCODE
Costello Jim PCODE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PCODE
Badder Joy OPSOA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPSOA
Lamarche Schmalz Jennifer AGEFO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGEFO
Deschamp Claude CFORP DIRECTOR GENERAL CFORP
Updated January 9, 2023      
List of Directors of Education By School Board:
School Board First Name Last Name
Algoma DSB Lucia Reece
Algonquin & Lakeshore CDSB David DeSantis
Avon Maitland DSB Lisa Walsh
Bluewater DSB Lori Wilder
Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB Michael McDonald
Bruce-Grey CDSB Gary O'Donnell
CDSB of Eastern Ontario Laurie Corrigan
CEC du Centre-Est Marc Bertrand
CEP de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO) Sylvie Tremblay
Conseil scolaire Viamonde Michel Laverdière
Consortium Centre Jules-Léger Jean-François Boulanger
CSC du Nouvel-Ontario Paul Henry
CSP du Grand Nord de l'Ontario Sébastien Fontaine
CSP du Nord-Est de l'Ontario Yves Laliberté
CSC MonAvenir André Blais
CSDC de l'est ontarien (CSDCEO) Lyne Racine (I)
CSDC des Aurores Boreales Mireille Major-Levesque
CSDC des Grandes Rivieres Sylvie Petroski
CSDC Franco-Nord Serge Levac
CSC Providence Carolyn Bastien (I)
DSB of Niagara Warren Hoshizaki
DSB Ontario North East Lesleigh Dye
Dufferin-Peel CDSB Marianne Mazzorato
Durham CDSB Tracy Barill
Durham DSB Camille Williams-Taylor
Grand Erie DSB JoAnna Roberto
Greater Essex County DSB Erin Kelly
Halton CDSB John Klein
Halton DSB Curtis Ennis
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB David Hansen
Hamilton-Wentworth DSB Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini
Hastings and Prince Edward DSB Katherine MacIver
Huron-Perth CDSB Chris Roehrig
James Bay Lowlands SSB/Moosonee DSAB Angela Tozer
Huron-Superior CDSB Danny Viotto
Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB Rita Russo
Keewatin-Patricia DSB Christy Radbourne
Kenora CDSB Nicole Kurtz
Lakehead DSB Sherri-Lynne Pharand
Lambton Kent DSB John Howitt
Limestone DSB Krishna Burra
London DCSB Vince Romeo
Near North DSB Craig Myles
Niagara CDSB Camillo Cipriano
Nipissing-Parry Sound CDSB Paula Mann
Northeastern CDSB Tricia Stefanic Weltz
Northwest CDSB Jackie Robinson
Ottawa Catholic School Board Thomas D'Amico
Ottawa-Carleton DSB Michele Giroux (I)
Peel DSB Rashmi Swarup (I)
Peterb. Vic. North.& Clarington CDSB Joan Carragher
Rainbow DSB Bruce Bourget
Rainy River DSB Heather Campbell
Renfrew County CDSB Marc Searson
Renfrew County DSB Pino Buffone
Simcoe County DSB John Dance (I)
Simcoe Muskoka CDSB Frances Bagley
St. Clair CDSB Scott Johnson
Sudbury CDSB Joanne Bénard
Superior North CDSB Maria Vasanelli
Superior-Greenstone DSB Nicole Morden-Cormier
Thames Valley DSB Mark Fisher
Thunder Bay CDSB Pino Tassone
Toronto CDSB Brendan Browne
Toronto DSB Colleen Russell-Rawlins
Trillium Lakelands DSB Wes Hahn
Upper Canada DSB Ron Ferguson
Upper Grand DSB Peter Sovran
Waterloo CDSB Tyrone Dowling
Waterloo Region DSB jeewan chanicka
Wellington Catholic DSB Michael Glazier
Windsor-Essex CDSB Emelda Byrne
York CDSB Domenic Scuglia
York Region DSB Scott Yake (I)
Updated February 2, 2023