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Mr. McCracken retired as director of education for the Ottawa Catholic School Board after a 34 year career in education. He has been a teacher, department head, vice-principal, principal, supervisory officer, deputy director and director of education.

Mr. McCracken has been an active member on the board of directors of a number of organizations in the Ottawa community including: Campaign Chairperson, United Way of Ottawa, 2009; Chairperson, United Way Board of Directors, Chairperson, Success By 6; President of the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa; and Director, Shepherds of Good Hope.

Mr. McCracken is currently a member of the Board of Governors, Algonquin College and is past Chair of the Board of Governors, The Ottawa Hospital.

His honours include:

The Benemerenti Medal conferred by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for distinguished service to the Catholic Church and Community; The Distinguished Civic Award for Humanitarianism awarded by the City of Ottawa; The Distinguished Leadership Award conferred by The Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers Association; The EXL Award for exemplary leadership presented by The Canadian Association of School Administrators; and The Special Award for Distinguished Service to Catholic Education conferred by the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association; The Community Builders Award presented by United Way Ottawa. May 20, 2010 was proclaimed as James G. McCracken Day in the City of Ottawa in recognition of his contributions to education and community service. Most recently, he received the St Joe’s Women’s Centre Quality of Life Award in 2016.

Mr. McCracken holds a B.A. (hons) from Carleton University, a B.Ed from the University of Toronto, and a M.Ed. from the University of Ottawa.

Appointed in 2011 to 2020.

Last updated on: June 25th, 2020