New Principal at École publique Franco-Manitou

December 2, 2021

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December 2nd, 2021

 New Principal at École publique Franco-Manitou

The Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Gisèle Libawo as principal of École publique Franco-Manitou of Manitouwadge.

Ms. Libawo holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the Université Henri Poincaré de Nancy 1 France. Currently, Ms. Libawo works as a resource teacher at the ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel in Toronto. Ms. Libawo has extensive experience in the field of education. She has collaborated on numerous projects with the Ministry of Education and has accompanied a group of girls in the pan-Canadian project “Girls who game”. In addition, she has been a member of the Ontario Curriculum Writing Team for Science and Technology Grades 1-8, a member of the Leadership Succession Plan Team, a Special Education and Program Planning Resource Teacher with STIAM integration, and an expert teacher in elementary report card feedback.

A dynamic and empathetic person, Ms. Libawo is a natural leader who is full of initiative and innovative ideas.  Her ability to listen to students and colleagues makes her an ideal candidate for this position. Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord is confident that Ms. Libawo will provide students with a learning environment conducive to success and will play a key role in the advancement of French-language public education in her community.

The Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario is delighted to welcome Ms. Libawo as principal of École publique Franco-Manitou and wishes her the best of success within the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord family. Ms. Libawo will begin her new position on January 3, 2022.

 Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario has twelve trustees and two student trustees. Recognized for its keen sense of innovation and openness to the world, Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord offers a French-language public education of the highest quality in fourteen elementary schools and eight secondary schools in the communities of Markstay, Noëlville, Greater Sudbury, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Dubreuilville, Marathon, Manitouwadge and Longlac.

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Gisèle Libawo, Principal at Ecole publique Franco-Manitou