The Ontario Public Supervisory Officials' Association presented Distinguished Leadership Awards to four members at its annual conference in Toronto on April 1, 2004. Annually, OPSOA recognizes leaders who make a special contribution to the positive delivery of quality education in the 31 public school boards of Ontario.

OPSOA is very proud of the leadership of its members as represented by these four outstanding supervisory officers

Marilyn Gouthro

Marilyn Gouthro, Director of Education for Lakehead DSB, was recognized
for her work in building a strong team within her board and for her leading role in the provincial Literacy initiative aimed at ensuring that all students graduate with the essential literacy skills for life.

Marilyn is pictured to the right receiving her award from Outgoing OPSOA President Larry Langdon.

Don Fairweather

Don Fairweather, Superintendent of Schools in Upper Canada DSB, was recognized for his work on staff development for supervisory officers provincially and for his leadership role in the amalgamation of diverse boards in eastern Ontario.

Don is pictured to the right receiving his award from Outgoing OPSOA President Larry Langdon.

Ruth Mattingley

Ruth Mattingley, Superintendent of Schools in Lambton-Kent DSB was recognized for her work with program development in her board and on provincial committees as well as for her on-going work with leadership through the OPSOA board of directors and with CASA.

Ruth is pictured to the right receiving her award from Outgoing OPSOA President Larry Langdon.

Frances McKenna

Frances McKenna, former superintendent with York DSB was recognized for her program and human resources work in her board and for her many years of participation on the OPSOA provincial board of directors.

Frances is pictured to the right.