Clayton La Touche named new TDSB director [Video]

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has named its new top educator.

Clayton La Touche has been appointed director of education and will officially move into the role as of Feb. 10.  

“Throughout his career, La Touche has built a reputation as an inclusive, collaborative leader with a deep commitment to equitable achievement and well-being outcomes for all students,” the TDSB said in a statement. “He is dedicated to the advancement of public education.”

La Touche started his career as a teacher at the TDSB in 1994, before moving to the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) in 2000 as an elementary school vice-principal. He held multiple senior roles in his time at the YRDSB, eventually serving as associate director of education, schools and operations.

Since Sept. 2001, he has been on secondment to the Ministry of Education to serve as assistant deputy minister, student support and field services division.

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