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About the School

School Trustees

James McCarron

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Jim was appointed as a trustee to Bloorview School Authority in February, 2008. He is a recently retired Superintendent of Schools with the Toronto District School Board. He has held a variety of teaching and administrative positions in a broad range of Toronto schools, many of which included programs serving students with special needs.

As Superintendent, he had responsibility for the supervision of schools at both the elementary and secondary levels across the city of Toronto. Leadership responsibilities during his career included secondary school reform, student report cards, student governance and school staffing. As a school administrator and system leader, he has implemented a variety of innovative curriculum initiatives to better serve the needs of students, including the unique Cooperatiive Education partnership bewteen the Toronto District School Board and the University Health Network. Jim has, throughout his career, demonstrated a strong belief in the importance of supporting the partnership of staff, parents, school adminsitration and trustees in providing the best possible learning opportunities for our students.

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