Gerard Winn
Director of Education
Executive Officer
Brenda Rocha
Contact
905-576-6150 ext. 22317
About Gerard
Gerard Winn is an accomplished Catholic educator and leader serving as the Director of Education for the Durham Catholic District School Board. Mr. Winn has over 24 years of experience and brings a wide range of knowledge, experience and expertise. Since joining DCDSB as a Superintendent of Education in 2020, Mr. Winn has overseen many key portfolios including Student Success, Safe and Caring Schools, Academic Services, Crisis/Trauma Response, Alternative Education and Family of Schools.
Prior to joining the DCDSB, Gerard worked at the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) where he served in various roles including system principal of Special Education, system principal of eLearning, secondary principal/vice principal, special education consultant, special education resource teacher and elementary classroom teacher.
Mr. Winn holds a Bachelor of Arts from Trent University, a concurrent Bachelor of Education from Trent University/Queen’s University, and a Master of International Education degree from Charles Sturt University. As a life-long learner, his additional certificates include Human Rights Law, Racial Equity Facilitator Training, Human Resources Law for Education Professionals, and Indigenous Canada Education.
Provincially, Mr. Winn is a member of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Ontario Staff Development Network (EOSDN) and co-facilitates Module 4 of their Supervisory Officers Qualification Program.
A faith-filled and active member of his parish, alongside his wife and two teenage daughters, Gerard is committed to Catholic education and nurturing strong relationships between home, school and parish. He believes Catholic education is an opportunity to foster equity for all students.
Portfolio
- Administrative Council
- Communications
- Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation
- Governance - Board of Trustees
- Ministry Reporting and Accountability
- Strategic Planning and Alignment