At the June 1, 2022 Halton District School Board meeting, the new Associate Director and three new Superintendent appointments were announced for the senior administrative team. All appointments begin Aug. 1, 2022.
Current HDSB Superintendent Tina Salmini has been appointed to the role of Associate Director where she will lead and oversee the operations of schools, research, system-wide initiatives and support the senior team.
Nick Frankovich, Jennie Petko and Jonathan Shoss are the successful candidates in the Superintendent hiring process that took place in May. These four appointments will fill vacancies created by the promotion of Tina Salmini and the announced retirements of Associate Director David Boag and Superintendents Terri Blackwell and Gord Truffen.
"The retirement of David, Terri and Gord will be felt across the organization as these three exemplary leaders provided tremendous expertise in their student-centred approach to supporting students and fellow staff members," says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the HDSB. "Their experience, guidance and friendship will be missed by all members of the senior team, as well as the many staff and students of the HDSB. We extend our heartfelt congratulations on their exemplary careers and wish David, Terri and Gord all the best on their next adventures."
Meet the new Associate Director and Superintendents:
"Nick, Jennie and Jonathan will be tremendous additions to the senior administrative team," Ennis says. "They bring deep teaching, administrative and leadership experience. We offer our congratulations and look forward to officially welcoming them when they begin their new roles."
Tina Salmini joined the HDSB in 2006 as a school administrator and was appointed Superintendent of Education in 2014. In this role Tina has held numerous portfolios including School Effectiveness Lead, Elementary and Secondary School Programs, New Teacher Induction Program, Leadership and Staff Development, Library Services and Student Success. Tina has served as a liaison for the Halton Elementary Principals' Association and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario. Through all her work with the Board, Tina is known to be deeply committed to making a difference for all students and helping them to overcome any obstacles to their success.
Nick Frankovich became a teacher in 1997 and joined the HDSB in 2005 as an elementary school administrator. During his time as a school principal, Nick has worked closely with community organizations to eliminate barriers for students at school and home. He is a strong proponent for outdoor education and has supported several outdoor learning experiences for schools. Nick brings knowledge and understanding of Indigenous perspective and realities to this new role. Nick has served as co-chair of the Halton Elementary Principals' Association to provide leadership and support for administrators across the HDSB.
Jennie Petko has been an elementary teacher and administrator in the Toronto District School Board for 21 years in six diverse schools. Jennie's latest role is in a system capacity as Principal of Special Education and Inclusion. Jennie is passionate about centreing mental health and well-being and the work of equity and inclusion to ensure all students experience equitable outcomes. Jennie has her specialist in English as a Second Language, Special Education and holds a Master of Professional Education in Educational Leadership.
Jonathan Shoss arrived in the HDSB in 2010 after several years as a teacher and administrator in both the Peel and Toronto district school boards. Jonathan was the Principal of Burlington Central HS where he oversaw the renewal, innovation and community reengagement for the Grade 7-12 school. In 2014, he was appointed System Principal for Safe & Accepting Schools where he advanced critical anti-bullying work and nurtured community partnerships with police and public health. He returned to T.A. Blakelock HS in 2020 to lead a school improvement process. Jonathan is the past Chair of the Halton Secondary Principals' Association, holds a Master of Arts and has been an instructor in the Faculty of Education at Queen's University for the past 20 years.
