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Governing Ourselves

Governing Ourselves informs members of legal and regulatory matters affecting the profession. This section provides updates on licensing and qualification requirements, notification of Council resolutions and reports from various Council committees, including reports on accreditation and discipline matters.

20th Anniversary Highlights

In June, the College celebrated 20 years of protecting the public interest. Here’s a snapshot of some of the events that brought together education stakeholders and the public in the name of regulatory excellence.

Photo of College staff greeting visitors for the 'Doors Open Toronto' event.

Doors Open

The College opened its doors to the public on May 27–28 as part of Doors Open Toronto, which provides free access to 150 of Toronto’s most architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings.

Photo of people looking at student artwork posted on the College's walls.Photo of a College staff person speaking with visitors.

College staff hosted tours for more than 400 people who visited its office at 101 Bloor St. W., as part of Doors Open Toronto. The public learned about who we are, what we do and how we set the standard for great teaching in Ontario.

Photo of panelists from the College's annual meeting of members: Dave Cooke, former Minister of Education; Dr. Avis Glaze, former commissioner of the Royal Commission on Learning; Margaret Wilson, Ontario Certified Teacher, the College’s first Registrar; and Donna Marie Kennedy, the first Chair of Council.

Annual Meeting of Members

A panel discussion about the College’s 20-year history was held at the annual meeting of members on June 8. From left to right: Dave Cooke, former Minister of Education; Dr. Avis Glaze, former commissioner of the Royal Commission on Learning; Margaret Wilson, OCT, the College’s first Registrar; and Donna Marie Kennedy, the first Chair of Council.

Photo from the College's 20th anniversary: Former chairs Elizabeth Papadopoulos, Ontario Certified Teacher, Donna Marie Kennedy, Larry Capstick and Marilyn Laframboise, Ontario Certified Teacher, with Chair Angela De Palma,Ontario Certified Teacher.

College chairs past and present reminisced about pivotal points in the College’s history. From left to right: Former chairs Elizabeth Papadopoulos, OCT, Donna Marie Kennedy, Larry Capstick and Marilyn Laframboise, OCT, with Chair Angela De Palma, OCT, (centre).

Photo from the College's 20th anniversary: Michael Salvatori, Ontario Certified Teacher, Registrar and CEO, and former Registrars Margaret Wilson, Onario Certified Teacher, Doug Wilson and Brian McGowan.

Reflecting on the Past

College Registrars came together to recognize the College’s 20 years of service in protecting the public interest. From left to right: Michael Salvatori, OCT, Registrar and CEO, and former Registrars Margaret Wilson, OCT, Doug Wilson and Brian McGowan.

Photos: Denni Russel, Denni Russel Photography; Andre Van Vugt, Giantvision Photography (Annual Meeting of Members)