The Superior-Greenstone District School Board (SGDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Fredrickson as the Superintendent of Education effective January 31, 2022.
Eric is a resident of Thunder Bay, a father of three and is an active community member. Before transitioning to Superior-Greenstone District School Board, Eric was employed with Lakehead Public Schools, where he was the Principal of Program and Early Years, working with and supporting all schools in a system role. He was also the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education team lead, and in the past, has provided strong leadership on the Equity and Inclusive Education Committee, the LPS Information Technology Committee, and the Board Policy Review and Development Committee. Eric has experience as a school based principal, having worked at Westmount Public School and McKellar Park School. He was also an Education Officer with Lakehead Public Schools, as well as a Student Achievement Officer, focusing on mathematics leadership, with the Ministry of Education.
Eric is a published author, having articles published in the Ontario Mathematics Gazette and the International Journal of Technology Knowledge and Society. During his time at McKellar Park School, Eric and his team received a provincial award from EQAO for their support of students and their achievement and well-being.
Eric Fredrickson will be responsible for elementary schools and a variety of other portfolios within Superior-Greenstone District School Board. He will be replacing current Superintendent of Education Charlie Bishop who will be retiring from a long-esteemed career in education on June 30, 2022.
For more information
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