Director of Education

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  • Message from the Director

    As we approach the end of the semester, I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, families and community partners. For secondary school students preparing for final exams, we recognize this can be a stressful time. I encourage you to take care of your well-being and to remember that school staff are there to help.  We have put together some exam tips that may help you in preparing. We are here to support your success and well-being.   

About Bill Cober

Bill Cober first joined YRDSB in 1996. He served as an elementary school teacher until 2005, when he was appointed as Vice Principal. In 2008, he was appointed Principal, moving to Principal on Assignment, Operations, Education and Community Services in 2016. He was promoted to the role of Superintendent in 2020, serving as Superintendent of Schools with CEC West until 2022, when he moved into Superintendent of Human Resources Services and Chief Negotiator. 

He brings nearly 30 years of experience in public education in York Region, and has extensive educational leadership experience, as well as experience in municipal government. Bill has strengths in relationship building, strategic decision making and building equitable and inclusive organizations. He has a collaborative and strategic approach to leadership and a passionate belief in the capacity and potential of all students. 

Bill’s background includes rich and diverse educational, instructional, organizational, operational, governance and relational leadership skills and experiences.

Bill Cober
Director of Education Bill Cober

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