Our local English Catholic school board will soon have a new Director of Education.
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has selected Shelley Montgomery, a superintendent with the Ottawa Catholic School Board, for the position.
Montgomery will take over the position from Laurie Corrigan, who announced her retirement in January, after serving in the position since February 2022.
The move will be official as of July 1.
Montgomery says in a media release that “I am honored to join the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, an organization known for its exemplary commitment to faith-based education and student success.”
She adds that her experience has taught her “the value of collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision.”
Montgomery brings extensive experience in education and is a bilingual educator with a Master’s in Education, she is also a university instructor and public speaker.
