NEWS RELEASE
HURON-PERTH CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Mr. Sean McDade, current Principal at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Goderich, has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Education, commencing January 2025.
Sean’s steadfast commitment to the Board's strategic priorities of Catholic faith formation, literacy, mathematics, and student success position him to lead and make a positive, immediate impact as Superintendent of Education. Sean brings diverse school and system leadership experience. He has served as a teacher, learning coordinator, vice principal and principal. Sean has been an active member of many board committees and initiatives in Catholic education locally and provincially. Sean is an active member in his Family of Parishes and is a parishioner at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Goderich.
McDade shared “I am deeply honoured and excited to step into the role of Superintendent of Education for the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board. Guided by our shared vision of 'Faith and Learning...Celebrating the Journey,' I look forward to working collaboratively with our home, parish, and school communities to nurture Christ-centered environments, provide student-focused learning opportunities, and support the holistic growth of each child entrusted to our care. Together, we will continue to celebrate the journey of faith and education that enriches our students and inspires our mission in Huron and Perth counties.”
“It is a source of joy and pride for our Board to have someone so deeply invested in carrying forward the incredible legacy of Catholic education in our district in the role of Superintendent of Education” stated Karen Tigani, future Director of Education.
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