Lakehead Public Schools will be searching for a new Director of Education.
The board announced Wednesday the upcoming retirement of Ian MacRae, who has held the position since 2014.
“Dedicating my career to students, colleagues, and schools has been a humbling experience. I am very fortunate to have served in the role of director of education for eight years and 24 years previously as a secondary administrator,” MacRae said. “My years as a teacher-coach at Fort William Collegiate Institute stand out as the most rewarding time of my career. Walking the spirited halls of secondary schools, coaching competitive athletics, and encouraging students and colleagues to pursue their dreams has been tremendously gratifying.”
MacRae started teaching chemistry, general science, and physical education with Lakehead Public Schools in 1975.
“All trustees at Lakehead District School Board send Ian MacRae their best wishes today and into the future. Ian has shown his complete dedication to the position by being present every day through this long and difficult pandemic. Ian’s pride and love of Lakehead Public Schools is evident. We will miss his stories of education, his one-line witticisms, and his knowledgeable experience in education. Congratulations to Ian and may the road ahead be full of light and adventure,” said Ellen Chambers, chair of Lakehead District School Board.
MacRae’s retirement will be effective August 2022.