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Message from the Director
October is Islamic Heritage Month. While we work year-round to create environments that celebrate and affirm the many diverse identities represented in our schools, this month gives us an opportunity to intentionally deepen our learning and understanding and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to supporting Islamic Heritage Month events throughout the region. Some of our schools will once again be attending an Islamic Heritage Month Exhibition next week for a half-day of learning about Islamic contributions to Canadian heritage and global society.
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.
