Local public school board selects Houston as new director

Published Jul 03, 2023 • 1 minute read

Greater Essex County District School Board sign on Park Street West in Windsor. Photo by Nick Brancaccio /Windsor Star

Vicki Houston has been selected to become the new director of the Greater Essex County District School Board.

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She replaces Erin Kelly who retires this summer after 10 years of leading the public board.

Houston takes over the top administrative role after serving with the public board for 26 years so far as a teacher, school administrator and most recently superintendent of human resources while overseeing the board’s approximately 5,000 employees.

“Listening to and appreciating the diversity of ideas, opinions and perspectives I believe is the nature of good leadership.” Houston said.

“We have to accept what we learn and incorporate it into our efforts, but we can’t get distracted from our foundational responsibility which is the success of our students.”

School board chairwoman Gale Simko-Hatfield said she was happy Houston has accepted the director’s role.

“It’s a difficult job, but Vicki has a wide range of professional experience to rely on and she has our trust based on her devoted and long-term service to our board,” she said.

“She has many strong community relationships which will also be a tremendous asset.”

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