| Mary-Catherine Kelly, Director of Education
The Northwest Catholic District School Board |
The Northern Ontario Education Leaders (NOEL) appointed, Mary-Catherine Kelly, Director of Education of the Northwest Catholic District School Board, to be the Chair of NOEL for 2008 - 2010. "I am pleased to be able to support all of our partners in the Northwest by facilitating the meetings and supporting the work that serves the needs of all our students in Northwestern Ontario." The Northern Ontario Educational Leaders (NOEL) membership includes 8 public and Catholic, French and English, District School Boards and 9 School Authorities in Northwestern Ontario. The membership expands to include: Confederation College, Lakehead University Faculty of Education, Northern School Resource Alliance, Ontario Ministry of Education and First Nations and Métis organizations. Mary-Catherine is pleased to serve a two year term and already NOEL is planning for future grant applications to support student learning, organizing professional development opportunities for teachers in the area of Aboriginal Education, Literacy and Student Achievement. "It is an honour to serve as Chairperson." "I look forward to increasing our partnerships in the educational community, working with our First Nations and Métis groups, and continuing the great work, professional development and leadership training that NOEL is so highly regarded for, both locally and provincially."
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