Gerry Smith

Gerry Smith currently serves as Superintendent of Safe, Compassionate and Equitable Schools and Superintendent of Student Achievement at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), a position held since August 2021. Prior to this, Gerry Smith was an Instructor/Facilitator for the Principal's Qualification Program at the Ontario Principals' Council from February 2019 to July 2021, and served as Principal at multiple elementary schools within HWDSB, including Sir William Osler Elementary, Prince of Wales Elementary, Dr. Davey Elementary, and Roxborough Park Elementary. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master of Science in Education, Professional Education Certification from D'Youville University, and a Master of Education from Charles Sturt University.