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Board names VP of Equity, Diversity and Indigenous Education

DiPasquale will work with all schools in Huron-Superior system
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Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board. Darren Taylor/SooToday

Lina DiPasquale, a Batchewana First Nation band member, has been appointed by the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board to the new post of Vice-Principal of Equity, Diversity and Indigenous Education.

The new position was created by the H-SCDSB to help carry out its vision of moving towards eliminating systemic barriers, supporting its commitment and efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation and embedding anti-racism, equity and diversity into its schools and workplaces.

DiPasquale, currently serving as St. Mary’s French Immersion vice-principal, will begin her new role in September 2022.

DiPasquale, as Vice-Principal of Equity, Diversity and Indigenous Education, will be based out of Holy Cross Catholic School but will serve all schools in the Huron-Superior system.

The H-SCDSB made the announcement at its most recent board meeting held Wednesday.

“We look forward to her leadership in this new and critical role,” the board stated in a written report.

It was also announced on Wednesday that Colleen Hannah, St. Mary’s College principal, will be retiring in June 2023 after 35 years of service with the board.

Larry Pezzutto will be appointed to the position of principal of St. Mary’s College commencing September 2022. 

Hannah will serve as St. Paul Elementary School principal for the 2022-2023 school year.

Andrea Greco has been appointed as Vice-Principal of St. Mary’s French Immersion beginning in September 2022. Greco is currently Holy Trinity Virtual Academy vice- principal and has also worked at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School as vice-principal.

Linda Legacy has been appointed as the new Principal of Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School. Legacy is currently the principal at St. Paul Elementary School.

Paul Best will be the new principal of Holy Trinity Virtual Academy commencing September 2022. Best is currently Principal of Holy Family School and also worked at St. Basil School in White River.

Kristen Coulter has been appointed as the new principal of Holy Family School commencing September 2022. Coulter is currently the principal of Holy Trinity Virtual Academy and has served as principal of a number of schools.


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