Inspiring Learning & Expanding Horizons

Devoted to helping York Region’s Catholic elementary and secondary students acquire knowledge and prepare intellectually for adult life.

AGM 2025 Delegate Application

AGM 2025 is scheduled to take place in person at the Westin Harbor Hotel from March 7th to 10th, 2025. Your voice as a member is important to be heard and can have no larger an impact than this forum. We will also be electing our next Provincial Executive at this year’s AGM. Both permanent and occasional members are encouraged to apply.

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OECTA York Catholic Teachers

Educators in Catholic Schools across York Region

As York Region’s local unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA), York Catholic Teachers represents more than 4,000 members in both elementary and secondary schools of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).

We proudly teach and serve approximately 55,000 students from junior kindergarten through to grade 12 in 90 elementary and 16 secondary schools in communities across York Region.

Protecting and enhancing Catholic Education in York Region

As York Region’s local unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA), York Catholic Teachers represents more than 4,000 members in both elementary and secondary schools of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).

We proudly teach and serve approximately 55,000 students from junior kindergarten through to grade 12 in 90 elementary and 16 secondary schools in communities across York Region.

Executive Directory

Michael Totten

President and LEO of Elementary (Release Officer)

miketotten@yctoecta.com

Greg Bolton

1st Vice-President and LEO of Secondary (Release Officer)

gregbolton@yctoecta.com

Patricia Chiarella

2nd Vice-President (Release Officer)

patriciachiarella@yctoecta.com

Reg Shepherd

3rd Vice President (Release Officer)