General Information

Vision Statement

The Keewatin Patricia District School Board puts students first by creating a culture of learning.

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is a progressive and proud public school board that serves the communities of beautiful Northwestern Ontario.  We have schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake and Upsala as well as serving the educational needs of many neighbouring and far north First Nation communities. 

Students in a KPDSB school always come first and programming options are continually expanding to meet the needs of a diverse student population.  Many of the programs offered are the first of their kind in an Ontario school, a testament to the innovation of our staff and their dedication to our students.

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Senior Administration

Sherri-Lynne Pharand, Director of Education
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Richard Findlay, Superintendent of Business
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Shannon Bailey, Superintendent of Education
Jane Lower, Superintendent of Education
Chantal Moore, Superintendent of Education

Board of Trustees

Cecile Marcino, Chair
Roger Griffiths, Vice-Chair
Eric Bortlis
Dave Cornish
Marilyn Duncalfe
Barb Gauthier
Michelle Guitard
Darren Head
Jennifer Kitowski
Gerald Kleist
Bob O’Donohue
Mason Gallagher, Student Trustee
Mackenzie Shakakeesic, Indigenous Student Trustee