Jessica Silver, President-Elect
A fourth year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors, Jessica is currently Superintendent of Education with the Limestone District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
OPSOA provides strong representation for public Supervisory Officers, as we work together towards ensuring students have equitable access to high quality public education in Ontario. OPSOA is committed to continued collaboration and learning together as we strive to improve outcomes for all students throughout the province.
Liana Thompson, President-Elect
A third year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors representing Niagara, Grand Erie, Hamilton-Wentworth, Upper Grand and Waterloo Region District School Boards. Liana is currently a Superintendent of Education with the Grand Erie District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
I truly welcome and value OPSOA for providing a collaborative learning and leading space for both new and seasoned supervisory officers. OPSOA provides the provincial perspective and supports our members to have a voice in the education system. I am honoured to be on the Board of Directors to help lead, learn with and inspire my colleagues in public education.
Jackie Spence, Past-President
A third year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors, Jackie is currently Superintendent of Education with the Toronto District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
OPSOA is committed to actively supporting and collaborating with its members to provide opportunities for professional learning that will create the conditions for an equitable and accessible public education system for all students and families within the province of Ontario.
Cathy Lynd, Treasurer
A third year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors, Cathy is currently the Superintendent of Business with the Thames Valley District School Board.
What OPSOA Mean to Me:
OPSOA promotes collaboration, and develops and supports leadership. I am honored to have the opportunity to join the Board of Directors and continue the collaborative work as a strong advocate for public education.
Camille Logan, Central Regional Director
A first year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors representing Bluewater, Durham, Halton, Peel, Simcoe County, Trillium Lakelands and the York Region District School Boards. Camille is currently Associate Director with the Peel District School Board.
Shawn Lehman, Eastern Regional Director
A second year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors representing Ottawa Carleton, Upper Canada, Renfrew County, Hastings Prince Edward, Kawartha Pine Ridge, and Limestone District School Boards. Shawn is currently Superintendent of Instruction with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
I feel humbled and privileged to be part of the OPSOA Executive as we continue to support the leading, learning and collaboration of supervisory officers throughout the province. OPSOA is focused on championing public education in Ontario through the voice of its members in working with other partners to ensure equity of outcomes for all students. OPSOA provides high quality professional learning for current supervisory officers, mentoring for those new to the role, the supervisory officer additional qualifications program (SOQP) for those aspiring and So What's it All About for those who want to learn more about the role. I am proud to be representing my colleagues in the Eastern region and will continue to work with others provincially to maintain the high quality of learning and support that so many have come to know through OPSOA.
James Brake, Indigenous Director
A second year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors. James is currently Superintendent of Education: Indigenous Education with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
OPSOA centres collaboration and leadership-focussed professional development in serving as a supportive community for all members. OPSOA provides equitable and responsive space and place for the voices and needs of all stakeholders. I am honoured to have the opportunity to contribute to this collaborative work as a member of the Board of Directors, engaging in the creation of space for Indigenous perspective and voice in OPSOA’s work to support all members.
Tanya Senk, Indigenous Director
A second year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors. Tanya is currently a System Superintendent of Indigenous Education with the Toronto District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
OPSOA, as a dynamic organization, is committed to collaboration with its members in providing opportunities for professional learning, knowledge mobilization, and working towards creating the conditions that lead to possible transformation and improved outcomes within the public education system in Ontario.
Lynn Strangway, Metro Regional Director
A second year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors representing the Metro Region for the Toronto District School Board. Lynn is currently Executive Superintendent for Learning Centre 3, School Improvement and Equity with the Toronto District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
OPSOA is a wonderful organization that truly supports its members. OPSOA actively works to build mentorship, networking and collaborative supports to ensure that all supervisory officers can best serve the students, families and staff in Ontario’s public schools. I feel privileged to be a part of the OPSOA community to build capacity and supports so that we can all thrive as leaders in supporting each other and the communities we serve.
Marcy Bell, Northern Regional Director
A second year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors representing Algoma, Ontario North East, Keewatin Patricia, Lakehead, Near North, Rainbow, Rainy River and Superior-Greenstone District School Boards. Marcy is currently Superintendent of School Effectiveness and Student Achievement with the Algoma District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
Through OPSOA’s commitment to developing leadership, I have been provided opportunities to develop my practices, broaden my perspectives and understandings, and collaborate with other leaders across the province. I embrace this Director position, representing the Northern Region voices, and contributing to our shared responsibility in leading and furthering Ontario’s public education system.
Evelyn Giannopoulos, Southwestern Regional Director
A first year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors representing Niagara, Grand Erie, Hamilton-Wentworth, Upper Grand and Waterloo Region District School Boards. Evelyn is the Superintendent of Student Achievement and Wellbeing with the Waterloo Region District School Board. She has oversight for the Board Leadership Development Strategy as well as responsibility for the School Learning and Improvement Planning process.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
OPSOA is a community of passionate educational leaders who share a vision of enhanced student outcomes for all. Together, we are better equipped, through professional learning, mentorship and networking to lead public education in Ontario. OPSOA asks us to critically examine ourselves and our practices in service to students, staff and communities. I feel humbled to represent the different voices of my Southwestern Region colleagues and make a positive contribution to the OPSOA Board of Directors.
Sheila Builder, Western Regional Director
A second year member of the OPSOA Board of Directors representing Avon-Maitland, Greater Essex County, Lambton Kent and Thames Valley District School Boards. Sheila is currently Superintendent of Student Achievement with the Thames Valley District School Board.
What OPSOA Means to Me:
OPSOA has been a consistent support to Supervisory Officers across Ontario for many years. As a Superintendent of Student Achievement, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from and with colleagues across the province. Our collective efforts, as leaders in education, are in support of our students and families.