A Fond Farewell to Vice-Principal Patterson and a Warm Hello to Our New Vice-Principal Tumangday

June 18, 2015

Dear Essex P.S. and Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative School Communities:

At the Toronto District School Board meeting on June 17, 2015 a series of administrative moves were approved as part of the Transfer, Promotion and Placement process. These moves of Principals and Vice-Principals will be effective September 1, 2015.

Vice-Principal Natalie Patterson has been granted a leave of absence for the next school year. Ms. Patterson has been devoted to Essex and Hawthorne schools. Essex and Hawthorne have been very fortunate to have enjoyed the tremendous leadership Ms. Patterson has provided. Her hard work and thorough attention to detail along with her warm, caring way have been appreciated by the students, staff, parents and community. We will miss Ms. Patterson and wish her all the best in the future.

We are pleased to announce the transfer of Leslie Tumangday to Vice-Principal at Essex Public School and Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative School. Ms. Tumangday has been the Vice-Principal at Dovercourt Public School for the past year. She is dedicated to student achievement and well-being. Ms. Tumangday has a background in Technology, Special Education and served as a Literacy and Numeracy coach.

Please join us in extending best wishes to Natalie Patterson and offering a warm welcome to Leslie Tumangday.

Yours truly,