New GECDSB Director of Education

Vicki Houston began her career in education supporting individual students on their pathways to success. Her focus became wider as a Vice-principal and then Principal at Walkerville Collegiate Institute. It expanded once again in her role as a Superintendent of Education for 8 years.

Beginning September 1, 2023 Mrs. Houston will assume responsibility for all 37,000 students and 5,000 staff as the GECDSB’s new Director of Education.

She succeeds Erin Kelly, who will retire this summer.

Gale Simko-Hatfield, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees says she’s very happy that Mrs. Houston has accepted the responsibility, “It’s a difficult job, but Vicki has a wide range of professional experience to rely on and she has our trust, based on her devoted and long-term service to our board. She has many strong community relationships which will also be a tremendous asset.”

Mrs. Houston has been with the GECDSB for 26 years. Her most recent role has been Superintendent of Human Resources.

“Listening to and appreciating the diversity of ideas, opinions and perspectives is, I believe, the nature of good leadership.” Mrs. Houston states. “We have to accept what we learn and incorporate it into our efforts, but we can’t get distracted from our foundational responsibility, which is the success of our students.”

Mrs. Houston was selected for the position by the GECDSB Board of Trustees following an extensive search process.