Steve Griffin to become headmaster at Royal St. George’s College
1/6/2009
One of the bittersweet tasks UCC principals regularly face is bidding farewell to outstanding colleagues as they take on leadership roles at independent schools across this nation. There is a remarkable list of UCC Old Boys and faculty alumni who serve as heads of Canadian schools.
As of this summer, another will join these ranks when Steve Griffin will become headmaster of Royal St. George’s College in Toronto, effective August 1, 2009.
Griffin is best known as head of the Upper School, the first person to have served in this amalgamated role. However, his service to UCC stretches far beyond his current role. He came to UCC in 1995 and worked in the computer science and mathematics departments (serving as chair of the latter). He has been a housemaster/adviser in Wedd’s, Jackson’s and Mowbray’s, and also the International Baccalaureate Coordinator. Over his tenure, Griffin has coached basketball, football, track and golf, and advised the Computer Club, Blazer and Investment Club.
“I count Steve as a trusted and valued colleague who has made great contributions to the College,” says UCC Principal Jim Power. “I have been particularly indebted to him for his work restructuring the Upper School administration, enhancing our focus on the individual needs of students, improving communication with parents and helping guide us towards our renewed commitment to boarding.”
UCC congratulates and thanks Griffin, and sends its very best wishes as he joins the RSGC family.
“We will have a suitable opportunity to say thank you to Steve at the end of the school year,” adds Power.
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