Since joining SCDSB in 2023, Erica has served as a member of the senior administrative team, providing leadership in support of student achievement, well-being, and system priorities. Throughout her tenure, she has worked collaboratively with trustees, school administrators, staff, families, and community partners to advance initiatives that support student success and strengthen Catholic education across the system.

Morris Hucal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Chief Education Officer (CEdO) for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, praised Erica for her outstanding contributions, stating:

“On behalf of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, we want to thank Erica for her dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and families,” said Morris Hucal, Director of Education and CEO. “Throughout her time with our Board, Erica has led with professionalism, compassion, and a genuine passion for Catholic education. She has been a valued member of our leadership team, and her contributions have helped strengthen our schools and support student success. While she will be missed by our Board, we are pleased to see her take on this new opportunity and wish her continued success as she begins this next chapter in her career.”

Reflecting warmly on her time with the organization, Erica expressed her gratitude for the community, stating:

“My time serving with the SCDSB has been a privilege. I’m deeply grateful to have been able to contribute, in my own way, to the success of the students and school communities I have served. I also want to acknowledge the work of school and board staff, whose efforts each day truly make a difference. As I look ahead to the challenge of a new role with another board, I do so while carrying with me many fond memories of the people, I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past three years.”

Please join the entire SCDSB community in thanking Erica for her outstanding leadership and wishing her the very best in her exciting new venture.

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) is excited to announce that St. Charles College Principal Aaron Barry has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Education, effective August 24, 2026.

Aaron brings more than 26 years of experience in education, having held a wide range of roles within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. Career milestones include positions as a Science Teacher, International Program Lead, Vice-Principal, Principal, Adult Education Principal, Curriculum and Assessment Writer, and system contributor. Since 2014, Aaron has proudly served as a Principal within Sudbury Catholic at St. Albert Adult Learning Centre, Marymount Academy, and currently St. Charles College. Each of these roles have provided Aaron with broad experience in important areas in education such as school improvement, student pathways, Grade 7-12 programming, Adult and Continuing Education, staff development, student well-being, and the alignment of school-level work with Board and Ministry priorities. 

Beyond his professional work, Aaron is also actively involved in the Sudbury community, serving on the Board of Governors at Laurentian University and proudly contributing to the Science Advisory Committee for Science North. An accomplished musician, he also regularly volunteers his time with the Sudbury Symphony. This strong sense of service carries into his passion for education, where he is deeply committed to advancing STEM within a Catholic learning environment. Always in collaboration with his team, he champions innovative, forward-thinking approaches that ensure students are engaged and equipped with meaningful, up-to-date learning experiences in an ever-evolving field.

“We are so pleased to welcome Aaron Barry to the role of Superintendent of Education” said Morris Hucal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Chief Education Officer (CEdO), for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “Aaron is a dedicated leader who has spent more than two decades supporting students, staff, and families across our system. His experience, combined with his deep understanding of our schools, will serve our community very well. What truly stands out about Aaron is his passion for education and his commitment to continuous growth and innovation. He cares deeply about creating meaningful learning opportunities for students and supporting staff in their work. I am confident that his leadership will have a positive and lasting impact on our schools and the students we serve.”

“It is a privilege to be entrusted with the role of Superintendent of Education within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. I value the confidence placed in me and look forward to supporting students, families, and staff across both elementary and secondary schools. With a strong foundation in mathematics and STEM, I remain committed to fostering engaging, modern learning environments that support student achievement while upholding the values of Catholic education.”

– Aaron Barry, Superintendent of Education

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s mission is to realize each student’s potential within an inclusive Catholic learning community by nurturing and developing students through mind, body, and spirit. For more information about the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, please visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca.  

May 31 to June 6, 2026, is National AccessAbility Week!

National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is an annual initiative that celebrates, promotes, and showcases the diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our country, and highlights some of the important initiatives aimed at creating an accessible Canada. Since 2019, Easter Seals Ontario has recognized the Wednesday of National AccessAbility week as the Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion. Everyone is encouraged to wear a red shirt to raise awareness for accessibility and disability inclusion and make a pledge to help remove physical, attitudinal, and systematic barriers in their schools, workplaces, and communities.

Red Shirt Day

Red Shirt Day is an Easter Seals initiative and was first celebrated in 2019. In 2026, Red Shirt Day will take place on Wednesday, June 03. Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCDSB) students and staff are encouraged to wear red on Red Shirt Day to promote messages of support for people and families living with disabilities.

About Red Shirt Day 

Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red in schools, workplaces and spaces everywhere in order to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for persons and families of those who are living with disabilities, celebrate the achievements of people living with disabilities, and to pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society that honours and values the contributions of people of all abilities in all aspects of life in Canada. Learn more!

Resources 

Red Shirt Day Resources

Red Shirt Day Handout

Red Shirt Day Flag

2026 Poster

Red Shirt Cut-Out

Pledge

Pledge Examples

Colouring Sheets

Comic Strip

Reading List

Movie Lists

Ted Talks