January 26, 2012

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 26, 2012 – Great principals build great schools. They communicate a compelling vision, engage their communities and nurture their staff. They are exceptional leaders who lay the foundation for the success of their students and the betterment of their communities through a strong, vibrant public education system.
The Canada’s Outstanding Principals program, which was developed by The Learning Partnership, is now in its 8th year. This year’s winners will join an exclusive group of more than 219 previous recipients of this prestigious honour who form the National Academy of Canada’s Outstanding Principals.
Veronica Lacey, President & CEO of The Learning Partnership, states, “We are proud to celebrate the achievements of these extraordinary principals. Their dedication to enhancing our public education system clearly demonstrates the importance of strong leadership in education. They will have the opportunity to further their knowledge and leadership capabilities through the five-day executive leadership program, which is part of the Canada’s Outstanding Principals program.”
In the Canada’s Outstanding Principals program, principals are nominated by their peers, school staff and community members in an extensive nomination and selection process. Nominations are reviewed and final winners chosen by the National Selection Committee.
The principals being honoured as Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2012 by The Learning Partnership will receive their awards at a gala dinner event and awards ceremony on February 28, at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto.
Canada’s Outstanding Principals program utilizes the expertise of professors from the University of Toronto’s Joseph L. Rotman School of Management and well known community leaders to provide a week-long executive leadership training program.

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