Welcome Message to Families from Director Williams-Taylor

Happy New Year! I hope that you had the opportunity to connect with family and friends in a good way over the holiday season.

I am excited to be starting today as the Director of Education for the Durham District School Board and wanted to introduce myself to you. For those of you who do not know me, Durham Region has been my home for many years and I previously served as a Superintendent of Education with the DDSB from 2011 to 2018. The DDSB has grown and changed in so many ways since I left four years ago to be the Director of Education at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. I am looking forward to meeting families and visiting schools in the coming months to experience the learning and innovation that is happening throughout our school communities. 

As I re-familiarize myself with the DDSB, I am looking forward to learning from the unique lived experiences and perspectives of all students, their families and staff to extend a vision for public education that is grounded in equity, inclusion, Indigenous rights and human rights to ensure that all students have the best learning opportunities in a safe and caring environment. I am a strong believer that learning happens everywhere and leadership comes in many forms. I see my role to help support your child’s success as we chart a course for all students to maximize their talent and reach their potential.

I also look forward to engaging with the community this year alongside the Board of Trustees in creating a new strategic plan for the DDSB that will guide our work in the coming years. In the meantime, I wish you and yours the very best for 2023 and a great first day back in the classroom for all our students and staff.

Sincerely,

Camille 

Camille Williams-Taylor

Director of Education

Durham District School Board