Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Education Officer (CEdO)

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Education Officer (CEdO) reports directly to the Board of Trustees. She also works in cooperation with Senior Administration in leading the school system, policy development and review, and to ensure the goals of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan are being achieved. 

The CEO / CEdO is ultimately responsible for all activities within the Catholic Education Centre, at all schools and other Board facilities. Of course, no one person could be closely involved in the activities of over 1,000 employees in approximately 31 buildings. The day to day details are directed and supervised by the principals and managers. However, it is important that the CEO / CEdO articulate philosophical directions for the system that are consistent with the Board's Mission and Vision and with the annual goals that have been set. In this regard, the CEO / CEdO welcomes input from any employee of this Board who might have a concern or a suggestion for improving our processes and the way we work together.

Within the office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Education Officer (CEdO), you can reach Nadine Kroner, Executive Assistant to the CEO / CEdO at 519-627-6762 extension 10240. Nadine handles the daily tasks associated with the office of the CEO / CEdO as well as Administrators meetings, Ad Hoc Committee meetings, Trustees, and Board issues.

Katrina Squazzin, Communications and Community Relations Coordinator is responsible for a number of areas which support the CEO / CEdO and which includes community and media relations. The CEO / CEdO works closely with the Communications and Community Relations Coordinator, along with other provincial organizations such as the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association (OCSTA), to promote and proclaim Catholic education, both within the St. Clair district and across the province. The mission of the Board, and of Catholic education, is to deliver quality Catholic education to our students in welcoming and faith-centered learning environments. That mission is described more fully in the OCSTA brochure Ontario's Publicly Funded Catholic Schools.

Ultimately, the role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Education Officer (CEdO) within this Board is one of service. It is her responsibility to support and direct staff in bringing excellent Catholic education to our schools and students. Indeed, all staff embrace the concept of service, in keeping with the vision and mission of St. Clair Catholic.