Catholic Board appoints new Director of Education

News Release
NCDSB

The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Boisvert to the position of Director of Education and Secretary to the Board effective September 1, 2013. Mr. Boisvert succeeds Mary-Catherine Kelly who retires this year following a highly successful career as Board Director.
Mr. Boisvert brings to his new position an impressive range of qualifications accompanied by a wealth of local, regional and provincial experience. He has served the Waterloo Catholic District School Board for twenty-eight years in the capacity of teacher, principal, superintendent of education, acting director of education and most recently, associate director of education.
Mr. Boisvert is a highly dedicated Catholic educator with a clear vision for the continued growth, development and success of the Northwest Catholic District School Board. Moreover, he has the knowledge, leadership skill, personal qualities and characteristics and successful administrative background to ensure that this vision is translated into daily practice in the schools and classrooms served by the Board.
His leadership extends beyond the field of education and into his church and numerous community service organizations. He has a reputation for innovation and as a leader with a strong commitment to partnership both within the Board and the broader local, regional and provincial community.
Making a difference in the education of children has been his overarching goal and professional commitment. He brings this same level of commitment to the position of Director of Education for The Northwest Catholic District School Board.
Mr. Boisvert is unshakable in his commitment to continue building upon the success of the Board in the creation of a Catholic school system marked by distinctiveness, academic excellence and unparalleled faith development. According to Mr. Boisvert:
Catholic education is Christ-centred and there is ever-present the belief that each student is a creation of God who will grow spiritually, academically, socially and physically.
The Board of Trustees congratulates Mr. Boisvert on his new appointment and extends its prayers and best wishes to accompany him on this exciting journey of making a difference in the lives of the children served by the Board.