June 24, 2021 (Brockville, Ontario) –
Chad Brownlee – an experienced principal and human
resources professional with the Upper
Canada District School Board
(UCDSB) – has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Human Resources and
Schools for the Upper Canada District School Board. Brownlee
will take over this role as of August 3. The role is currently held by Ron
Ferguson, who will become the new Director of Education and Secretary of the
Board for the UCDSB as of July 1.
Brownlee’s extensive
human resources background and experience will
serve him well in his new position. During his time with the UCDSB, he has
served as a Human Resources Specialist in which he was a facilitator between
the UCDSB and OSSTF, ETFO, and CUPE unions.
His leadership portfolio includes leading,
facilitating and mentoring colleagues both within the board and across the
province. He has served as a provincial executive member, councilor and mentor
with the Ontario Principal’s Council (OPC), the UCDSB District-Wide Timetable
Principal Lead as well as a Principal’s Qualification Program Facilitator at
York University.
Brownlee also has more than 15 years of
experience as a principal and vice-principal, most recently within his position
as Principal of Safe Schools and Equity & Inclusion. He also served as principal
at several schools, including Char-Lan District High School, WilliamstownPublic School, Tagwi Secondary School and as Principal of Student Engagement.
Brownlee has won several awards of distinction
for his leadership and community involvement including the OPC Change Maker
Award and the Director’s Extra Mile Award.
“With Chad’s demonstrated administrative,
leadership and human resources experience, he is the best person to fulfill
this role,” says Director of Education Stephen Sliwa. “He has an innate ability
to develop extensive relationships that have allowed him to leverage the skills
necessary to serve students and lead UCDSB stakeholders in the complex work of
creating the safe, equitable and inclusive conditions necessary to increase student
achievement and improve student wellness.”
Brownlee says he’s looking forward to starting
the role this summer.
“I’ve been fortunate to experience a range of
opportunities within the UCDSB that are centered on the student experience and
overall well-being for our school board,” says Brownlee. “I am honoured to
begin this position for the upcoming school year and will continue to work hard
with the goal to have a positive and meaningful impact on our students and
staff.”
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