Longtime educator receives a one-year board term
Oct 20, 2008 - 11:08 AM
DURHAM -- Bowmanville High School's head of guidance is joining the Durham College team.
Aileen Fletcher is the new chairwoman of Durham College's board of governors. She's joined by new vice chairman, Gerry Warman, as well as five new and nine returning members to the board.
"I am honoured to serve as chair of the Durham College board of governors," Ms. Fletcher said. "I look forward to working with all the board members as we continue to further the college's reputation as a provincial leader in providing students with the market-ready skills and hands-on experiences that are in demand by today's employers. These are exciting times at Durham College and the year ahead promises more opportunities for growth and post-secondary leadership."
Ms. Fletcher, a graduate of Trent University and the University of Toronto, has been a teacher for 18 years. She's also served as an instructional leadership consultant for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board in the area of guidance and co-operative education.
In the community, she's volunteered for agencies such as the ITER Community Council. As an executive member on it, she worked to support the bid to bring an international nuclear fission research centre to Durham Region. A Courtice resident, she's also an active member of her church.
The board's new vice chairman, Mr. Warman is director of distribution at General Motors of Canada Limited, a member of the General Motors marketing advisory board, the franchise operations team and the dealer communications team.
An Uxbridge resident, Mr. Warman has also volunteered with local minor sports organizations in the past and is an active supporter in his church community.
Also joining the 2008-2009 board are Garry Cubitt, Mary Simpson, Fred Upshaw, Nicole Schoep and Judy Spring.
Returning members are Rhonda Christian, Carlee Fraser, Pansy Goodman, Karen Hodgins, Doug McKay, Michael Newell, Bill Robinson, Darrell Sewell and Franklin Wu. As Durham College president, Don Lovisa is an ex-officio member of the board.
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