MARATHON — This school year will be the final one for Nicole Morden-Cormier at the helm of the Superior-Greenstone District School Board.
The director of education announced this week that she will retire at the end of the school year, which would bring an end to a nearly 30-year career with the board that shaped its innovative approach and growth to education
“With regret and sadness, but also a lot of excitement, I announced my intent to retire at the end of this school year. On August 31, 2024, it'll be my 27th year with this school board. A school board that I truly call my home. But, it's time for something new. It's time for a new leader. It's time for some new adventures for myself,” she said.
During her tenure, Morden Cormier has been instrumental in launching the Early Years Centre in Greenstone, employment recognition events, student leadership conferences, and creating partnerships with Anishinaabe First Nations on engagement frameworks to ensure every child has an opportunity to learn and express themselves in a culturally safe environment.
Board Chair, Pinky McRae, stated in a release that she has “had the privilege to work closely with the director for the past six years."
"Nicole has guided SGDSB through change and development as an innovative, trusted, and respected leader. Her dedication, commitment and tireless devotion to the Superior-Greenstone District School Board is evident in the many accomplishments she has realized and in the incredible legacy that she leaves, as a teacher, principal, system lead, superintendent and most importantly, director," McRae said.
"We are grateful for her long and dedicated career with the Superior-Greenstone District School Board. On behalf of the Board, I thank Nicole for her leadership and significant contributions. She will be greatly missed.”
SGDSB will be accepting applications for the next director soon. Once selected, Morden Cormier will work closely with the new director to ensure the transition goes smoothly.
“The board of trustees will begin their recruitment very shortly. The reason for the earlier announcement is simply because it takes quite a bit of time to recruit for a new Director of Education. The board of trustees would also like to have this individual in place sort of the beginning of February. That would allow the new candidate to work with myself and to ensure a smooth transition into the new directorship,” said Cormier.
With files from Al Cresswell, CFNO Radio
