Director of Education Deb Crawford has announced the appointment of Chris Kehoe to the position of Superintendent of Education.  Mr. Kehoe will replace Scott Johnson, who becomes Director of Education at the end of September when Mrs. Crawford retires. 

“With his breadth of experience as a Catholic leader in our Board, Chris is ready and well-prepared to take on the important role of Superintendent of Education,” says Mrs. Crawford.  “I know that everyone on our entire staff joins with me in wishing him much continued success in the future.”

Mr. Kehoe, currently Principal of St. Patrick’s Catholic High School in Sarnia, received his teaching degree at the University of Windsor, with a Master of Arts in English literature and creative writing.  He began his teaching career at Ursuline College in 1998, then held teaching positions in Brockville, Ottawa and Windsor before returning to UCC in 2003. 

He obtained his Catholic Supervisory Officers qualifications in 2012. 

At the system level, Chris has had membership and leadership responsibilities on a number of committees, including the Indigenous Education Committee, Board Strategic Planning Committee, Special Education Student Services, Catholic Leadership Discernment Program, EQAO, Budget Committee, System Implementation and Monitoring (Math), Kinderstart Pilot and OECTA Elementary Negotiations.

Chris has also participated on a number of faith leadership committees, including the Youth Ministry Advisory Board for the Sarnia Bluewater Family of Parishes, Diocesan Youth Ministry Advisory Board and Catholic Curriculum writing. 

His appointment is effective September 1, 2021. 

There will be a further announcement in the days ahead regarding the principalship at St. Patrick’s Catholic High School.