The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is pleased to announce that Brent Coakwell, System Principal of Safe Schools for the HDSB, has been selected as the incoming Superintendent of Education. Brent is the successful candidate of the Superintendent hiring process that took place in May, following the announcement that Superintendent of Education Jennie Petko would be stepping into the role of Associate Director of Education.
Brent enters the role with extensive leadership experience in the education sector, having served at both school and board levels. Brent began his career with the HDSB in 2017 as Principal of T.A. Blakelock High School in Oakville. Prior to joining the HDSB, Brent served as an administrator with the Peel District School Board and brings with him many years of experience as both a teacher and school leader. His leadership at the school level led to his appointment as System Principal of Safe Schools for the HDSB, a role in which his strategic guidance and collaborative approach have been instrumental in advancing student success and well-being and creating safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environments.
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"Brent's ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with students, staff and families has strengthened our school communities," says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. "Throughout his time at the HDSB, he has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to student success and well-being. His insight and steady support to the senior team and school administrators have been integral in moving forward our commitment to creating safe and supportive spaces for all students, as outlined in our Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP). Brent's depth of experience and strong relationships within our board and beyond will continue to inform his thoughtful leadership, and play a pivotal role in helping us advance the commitments of our MYSP.
HDSB 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan
The 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan sets direction and prioritizes the collective actions of all students, staff, families and community members. This plan ensures our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support more than 67,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community. The six commitments identified in this four-year plan intersect and overlap to ensure that we take a cohesive approach to fulfilling its objectives.
