Grand Erie Announces Inaugural Hall of Distinction Inductees

Friday, Nov 06, 2026

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The Grand Erie District School Board is proud to announce its inaugural Grand Erie Alumni Hall of Distinction inductees. Established to recognize outstanding alumni who have used their education as a launching pad for innovation, leadership, and community impact, the Hall of Distinction celebrates individuals who embody Learn, Lead, and Inspire.

The 2026 inaugural class include:

  • Peter DeBoer, Dunville Secondary School
  • Brian Doyle, Caledonia High School
  • Susan Gibson, Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
  • Daryl Granger, Delhi District Secondary School
  • Annette Hamm, Valley Heights Secondary School
  • Susanna Kearsley, Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
  • R. Stacey Laforme, Hagersville Secondary School
  • Kevin Magee, North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
  • Tammy Sault, Hagersville Secondary School
  • Morgan Smyth, Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
  • Claudine VanEvery-Albert, Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
  • Tom Waldschmidt, Paris District High School

“The Hall of Distinction recipients bring our Graduate Profile to life and embody the resilience, innovation and leadership we strive to instill in every Grand Erie student,” said Dr. JoAnna Roberto, Chief Executive Officer. “Their achievements prove that when learners are supported to be adaptable, collaborative and future-ready, their impact can reach far beyond the classroom."

A community nomination process is conducted identifies individuals for consideration. Eligible honorees must have graduated from a Grand Erie secondary school (or legacy boards including Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties) at least 10 years prior, demonstrating sustained leadership, integrity, and significant contributions to their fields and communities.

To read full profiles of the inaugural inductees or learn more about the nomination process, visit granderie.ca/community/grand-erie-alum-hall-of-distinction.

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