Allison Sargent Email & Phone Number

Committed to academic excellence and the spiritual, moral, social, emotional, cultural and physical growth of students, I develop succinct actionable plans that lead to student success. Currently, a Superintendent with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (TBCDSB), teachers, principalsand other superintendents seek me out for both my leadership skills and unrivalled work ethic.My unique combination of 25+ years of progressive experience and trusted working relationships with schools, staff, communities and strategic partners positions me to continue outstanding work in the field of education.Some of my recent accomplishments include:* Providing ongoing executive and strategic advice to the Director of Education and members of the senior team* Leading Board programs including Special Education, Early Years, Healthy Schools, School Effectiveness Framework and New Teacher Induction Program, for six years running while engaging people and communities inside all 20 of our TBCDSB schools* Driving innovation in operations, inter-professional practice, education, academic, and research partnerships* Fostering a culture of collaboration, commitment to academic excellence and well-being* Overseeing 40 direct reports and $1.84M+budget* Modernizing how educators teach, focused on student engagement and development of Deep Learning* Demonstrating commitment to equity and inclusion and positively impacting community.* Supporting Indigenous students and families understanding the academic and social challenges faced by those living in Northern Ontario and remote communities.For 25+ years, I have seen Catholic virtues in action; they come alive through the students and teachers in our school community. Meticulous about details, my inclusive perspective enables diversity of thought, ideas and solutions to inform best practices within our school system.Having lived experience as a parishioner, parent, community member, teacher, vice principal and principal of this community, I am well-versed in the needs of our community and am extremely dedicated to student success and our shared roles in it.