following Ted Staunton's decision to
step down next June after four years of
leading the School.
Tucker, who praised Mr. Staunton for
his "outstanding service" to Saltus.
"We have been fortunate as a school
community to have enjoyed Ted's strong
and able leadership as he guided our
School through a significant manage-
ment transition and forward through
challenging times," said Mr. Tucker.
"He will leave Saltus in a position of
strength with a professional and capable
dedicated faculty and staff, a Schoolwide
commitment to academic excellence, a
healthy enrolment and a comprehensive
four year Strategic Plan."
and seamless transition in leadership,"
he said. The Board established a search
committee comprising Mr. Tucker,
former Board chair Will Cox, Board
members Gayle Gorman and Kelly
Francis, Saltus Association president
Jennifer Titterton, and faculty represent -
atives Steve Briggs of Secondary and
Kathy Kawaley of Primary.
are able to select from the very best slate
of candidates possible," said Mr. Tucker,
adding the Board will provide the School
community with periodic updates on its
progress and has retained the same
executive search consultant, Colleen
Keenan, who conducted the search that
led to Mr. Staunton's appointment.
academic year, which he intends to see
fulfilled before he steps down. After
that, he and his wife Jane plan to retire
in southern ontario close to their three
daughters and five grandchildren.
focus solely on family," he wrote in a
September 11 letter to parents, students,
faculty and alumni. "I have enjoyed
thoroughly my time at Saltus and
consider it a privilege to have served the
School as its ninth Headmaster. Entering
my final year, I remain as enthusiastic as
I was on my first day. While there have
been numerous challenges, I am pleased
with the progress we have made in
many areas of the School."
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