Michèle Giroux has been a very active member of the senior team for over 17 years and brings a wealth of skills and experience to the role. As Executive Officer of Corporate Services, Michèle has a demonstrated track record in communications, corporate strategy, board governance, project management, research, and privacy and information management. Michèle supports a number of managers and teams directly engaged in providing district-wide operations, including Communications, Board Services, and Research, Evaluation, and Analytics.
Michèle studied political science and Canadian Studies at Carleton University. She has over 30 years of experience supporting local government in our community, and has worked for municipal and provincial governments as well as her own private consulting practice.
Michèle supports senior staff and the Board of Trustees in the development, implementation and measurement of the District's multi-year strategic planning process. She is also the District’s privacy head, overseeing corporate records, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFOIPPA), and privacy impact assessments.
Michèle’s additional training and certifications include the Osgoode Certificate in Human Rights for Education Professionals; Diversity and Inclusion and Unconscious Bias Training; Cultural Proficiency, and an Emotional Intelligence for Personal Leadership & Facilitator Accreditation.
Michèle is recognized as a thoughtful and caring leader, known for building empowered and diverse teams. During the 2022-23 school year, Michèle served as Director of Education while the Board undertook a selection process for a new Director of Education. Michèle brought stability and continuity to the organization and oversaw the development of the District's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, and is excited to return to the role of Executive Officer to support the full implementation of the plan.
Michèle’s Portfolio Includes
- Policies and Procedures
- Student Recognition
- Volunteer Appreciation Events
- Strategic Planning