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Message to Families from the Chair and Director
One of the most powerful aspects of the Olympic Games is the way the country comes together—uniting to cheer on our athletes, celebrate their achievements, and lift them up through both triumphs and challenges. That same spirit of collective pride and support is reflected in our board and school communities. It is deeply inspiring to see how families, staff and students come together to recognize effort, celebrate success and stand alongside one another.
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.
