Barrie Sketchley, TDSB's longest-serving principal, dies at 85
- Posted on October 14, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Barrie Sketchley, the Toronto District School Board's most dedicated principal, passed away at 85 after an extraordinary career spanning multiple decades. Renowned for his daily presence at the school entrance greeting every student, Sketchley became an iconic figure in education. His commitment was so profound that the school community successfully resisted administrative attempts to reassign him elsewhere, demonstrating the profound impact he had on students, staff, and families throughout his tenure.
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Barrie Sketchley, TDSB's longest-serving principal, dies at 85
He spent decades greeting students at the front door each morning — and when the school board tried to move him elsewhere, they fought to keep him
