The Director’s Office is accountable for and has oversight of:

  • Building a school district that centres student voice, making students active partners in their educational journey
  • Guiding the work of the system in support of the objectives laid out in the Strategic Plan
  • Upholding and championing the human rights of all students, staff and community members
  • Fostering an educational system that prepares students for success as we move towards the 22nd century

These objectives are supported by the work of:

  • Business Services
  • Corporate Services
  • Student Achievement and Well-Being

Director of Education & Secretary of the Board

Scott Miller

Executive Assistant: Karen Leishman
Email: karen_leishman@wrdsb.ca
Phone: 519-570-0003 ext. 4223

Responsibilities

  • Board Audit Committee
  • Board Annual Report
  • Leadership Council
  • School Board Governance/Liaison with Chair and Board
  • Secretary of the Board of Trustees
  • Senior Team (ST)
  • Special Projects
  • Strategic Planning and Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)
  • Student Achievement Plan (SAP)
  • Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (Consortium) (STSWR) Board of Directors
  • Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) President

Human Rights and Equity Advisor

Deepa Ahluwalia

Administrative Assistant: Heather McKinna
Email: heather_mckinna@wrdsb.ca
Phone: 519-570-0003 ext. 4224

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a culture of respect for human rights
  • Supervise the Human Rights Branch
  • Support resolution of human rights complaints
  • Provide education and information on human rights matters
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
  • Chair the Accessibility Committee
  • Oversee the 5-Year Accessibility Plan