GORE BAY—Robyn Best is returning to the elementary school she graduated from and taught at for many years. Ms. Best will take over the position of principal of Charles C. McLean Public School in Gore Bay when classes resume on Monday, January 8.
“A proud graduate of Charles C. McLean Public School, Robyn Best looks forward to returning to her home community as principal,” a Rainbow District School Board (RDSB) release states. Ms. Best, “began her career with RDSB in 2004 teaching Grade 1 at Central Manitoulin Public School (Mindemoya) until 2006. She went on to spend 16 years teaching at C.C. McLean in various capacities, including Kindergarten, Grade 3 and Special Education. In 2008-2009, she also served as a part-time Special Education Resource Teacher at Assiginack Public School (Manitowaning).”
Ms. Best, “Has been vice-principal at Little Current Public School since September 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Laurentian University and a Bachelor of Education form Nipissing University.”
RDSB also announced that Nicole Nicolas-Bayer has been promoted as principal of Indigenous Education, and Kristen Pichette has been appointed principal of Lasalle Elementary School.
