Portia Barriffe

B.A. '97 -
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Elementary School Principal for 10 years in Inner City Schools in Toronto, Toronto District School Board
Career History Since Graduation I became an elementary teacher in the former North York Board of Education. After teaching for 10 years I became an administrator. I have been a principal for 10 years.
Most Memorable York University Experience Going undefeated in the OWIAA and being ranked #1 in Canada!
York University Anecdote or Highlight When I was inducted into the Hall of Fame at York University!
Highlight(s) of Professional Career I have been a principal for 10 years in Inner City schools in Toronto. I have worked collaboratively with staff, students, parents and the community to support teaching and learning. I have been a lead administrator in the TDSB's model schools for Inner Cities Initiative for most of my leadership career.
Honours and Awards Honour
Featured in Chatelaine magazine September 2009. The article was called, "Making the Grade".
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