The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Rossella Bagnato as the new Superintendent of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. Rossella Bagnato replaces Zandra Zubac, who vacated the position to assume the role of Director of Education with the Board in July.

Miss Bagnato possesses a Master of Education degree from Ottawa University and has 16 years of experience in the field of Education, both as a teacher and administrator. She is well suited to her new position as Superintendent having spent 9 years as a vice-principal and principal, most recently as the Principal of St. Bernadette School. In assuming her new position as Superintendent Miss Bagnato stated that, “I am excited to be part of the Senior Administrative Team that promotes within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board the goals of academic excellence, spiritual growth and community service. I am also very dedicated to the Board’s mission statement to develop the spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical talents of each student in an atmosphere of faith within the home, Church and school.”

Jody Cameron, Chair of the Board stated that “It is with a great deal of pleasure that the Board announces Miss Bagnato as our elementary academic Superintendent of Education. Miss Bagnato not only possesses the academic, curriculum and administrative skills necessary for this position but she also has brings with her a deep commitment to Catholic Education and is extremely passionate regarding the Board’s support of teachers and administrators as they guide students in their spiritual and academic journey.” Zandra Zubac, Director of Education for the Sudbury Catholic Board echoed Mr. Cameron’s comments stating that, “I have known Rossella Bagnato both personally and professionally for several years and I am thrilled to have her join our senior administrative team. She is a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who will bring a great deal of energy, inspiration and leadership to our Board. Her love for students and her dedication to academic excellence make her a valuable asset to our Catholic educational community.”

Miss Bagnato assumes her new position with the Board effective July 29, 2002.

Other moves and appointments at the Sudbury Catholic Board include; Tony Chezzi, Principal of Pius XII school; Sharon Oliver, Principal of St. Andrew school; Lucie Cullen, Principal, St. Anne school in Hanmer; Ed Burla, Principal of Immaculate Conception, Val Caron.