Bruce Bourget appointed Superintendent of Schools

Jean Hanson, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Bourget to the position of Superintendent of Schools effective July 17, 2010.

“A respected educator with the Board, Bruce Bourget has held a number of positions of added responsibility at the secondary level,” said Director Hanson. “Most recently, he has provided system leadership in the implementation of strategies to ensure success for all students in literacy, numeracy, pathways and community, culture and caring. He is well prepared to assume his new leadership role.”

“As leaders in learning, Rainbow Schools play a critical role in the academic, social, emotional and physical development of children and young adults,” said Bruce Bourget. “Our goal is to prepare students to be active, confident and successful members of society. I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue to contribute to this important work as a Superintendent of Schools.”

Bruce Bourget joined the Board in 1992. He has taught Math, Physical Education, Business Studies and Science. He served as a Special Education Resource teacher and Physical Education Program Leader. Bruce Bourget was appointed Vice-Principal in 2001 and quickly promoted to the position of Principal. He was Principal of Lockerby Composite School from 2003 to 2008. He is currently Student Success Leader/Principal of Program for Grades 7 to 12, providing system-wide instructional leadership for Rainbow Schools.

An Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Co-Curricular Program recipient, Bruce Bourget has coached basketball, volleyball, and track and field and has convened OFSAA basketball. He was the Northern Ontario Regional Team Coach for Basketball Ontario’s midget development program and also served as Provincial Chair. This year, Bruce Bourget was Chair of the Olympic Torch Relay Celebration in Greater Sudbury. He currently coaches for Walden Minor Soccer.

Bruce Bourget has a Masters of Education from Nipissing University, a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from Laurentian University. He is a graduate of Nickel District Secondary School in Sudbury.

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Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,

Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,

Rainbow District School Board, 674-3171, ext. 7217.