September 12, 2024
A welcome message from Head of Senior School Coretta Sampson
Dear Senior School Families,
My name is Coretta Sampson, and I am thrilled to join UTS as the new Head of Senior School. I embrace this role with passion and a deep commitment to preparing our brilliant young people for their futures. My goal is to ensure that every student feels they belong, are valued and can achieve their aspirations.
The UTS website states, "our greatest strength is a true culture of inclusion, where everyone belongs." This powerful principle aligns perfectly with my own educational philosophy, and I am excited to be part of a community that prioritizes both academic excellence and a strong sense of belonging.
My educational career spans two school boards, starting as a secondary teacher in the Toronto District School Board and progressing to Vice Principal and Principal in the York Region District School Board, followed by a three-year secondment at the Ministry of Education.
Recently, I read Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek, which reinforced the importance of the efforts underway at UTS to create a school where everyone feels a sense of belonging and safety, and reminded me to continually work to build trust and community for all.
Outside of school, I enjoy balancing the mental, emotional and physical aspects of life through activities like meditation, exercise and connecting with others. I’m passionate about music, with a love for genres ranging from soul and hip hop to jazz and reggae. Dancing and enjoying time with family and friends brings me joy.
What also brings me great joy is engaging with your children and seeing the world through their eyes. Their energy and curiosity are constant reminders of the meaningful work we do here at UTS.
Thank you for entrusting me with their education. I take this responsibility very seriously and look forward to connecting with you in the months and years ahead.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Coretta Sampson
Host families for our Danish exchange students
September 29 to October 4
We are looking for UTS families to host one or two Danish exchange students for five nights, from September 29 to October 4. They are from our partner school, Rysensteen Gymnasium in Copenhagen, Denmark, and giving these students a great Canadian experience is part of our commitment to this cultural exchange.
Your family can help provide a fun Toronto-based cultural experience for our school’s guests. The Danes are mature, independent, senior students age 17 to 19 years. It is a wonderful opportunity to forge international connections and learn about Danish culture.
Please complete this form by Monday, September 16, if you are interested in hosting a student(s).
Check out our Global Citizenship video for more details.
Please reach out to Richard Cook at racook@utschools.ca or Jennifer Pitt-Lainsbury jpittlainsbury@utschools.ca if you have any questions.
