Thames Valley District School Board
Cecile Klerks-Janssen has a diverse work experience spanning various positions and industries. Cecile is currently serving as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Thames Valley District School Board. Prior to this, they worked as a Fundraising Coordinator at the McCormick Care Foundation, where they supported planning, execution, and reporting on the Foundation's annual giving programs. Cecile also held the position of Events and Volunteer Manager at The Brandon Prust Foundation from 2017 to 2023. Additionally, Cecile worked as a Business Development Director at Skilled Accents and as a Project Manager and Fundraising Coordinator at Good Neighbors Canada. Cecile has also contributed their skills as an Administrative Officer at the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and as a Customer Service Representative at TD. In their earlier career, Cecile served as a Community Relations and Events Assistant at Children's Health Foundation and as an Administrative Assistant at Western University. Cecile began their career at Wageningen University and Research Centre, where they held roles as an Event Coordinator and Advisor Human Resources.
Cecile Klerks-Janssen attended Augustinianum te Eindhoven from 1978 to 1985, where they studied Atheneum. Cecile then went on to HAN University of Applied Sciences from 1988 to 1992, focusing on Communication and Health Education. Later, they attended Fontys University of Applied Sciences from 1995 to 1996, studying Human Resources Management. Lastly, they pursued Visual Arts, Children's Literature, and Geography of Canada at Western University from 2011 to 2012.
Thames Valley District School Board
With a rural, urban and suburban population, Thames Valley District School Board is a unique district shared across Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties and the City of London. Our region is bordered by beautiful Lake Erie and Lake Huron, with some of the best green space and landscape that Ontario has to offer. Our District is home to the centre of excellence for healthcare and education, with London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Western University and Fanshawe College. Together, our communities have the best in care, teaching and learning; this region is diverse, accessible and affordable. We are a District in motion toward progressive growth and student achievement. As the fourth largest public school board in Ontario, our 7,000km2 district includes families who have been here for generations, and many who have recently arrived. We want our students and staff to be successful and we believe that equitable access to programs and opportunities helps everyone reach their full potential. To help us face these challenges and problem-solve, our Senior Leadership team is comprised of seasoned business and education professionals. A team of 17 experts in their field serve 80,000 students and 10,000 staff toward a goal of improving student achievement and well-being. We are a data-driven organization with a student-first growth mindset. Under the leadership of Director of Education Mark Fisher, we rely on research-informed practice, a commitment to equity, and value industry and community partnerships. Our relationships with the Ministry of Education and our Board of Trustees govern Board business and provide the freedom to work collaboratively and inspire innovation. Now is the time to become part of a team that is right-sized: large enough to be based on process and standards, but small enough to be nimble.