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Richard Bilkszto dedicated 24 years of his life to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), where he served as a beloved principal and a champion for students of all backgrounds. He mentored and inspired thousands of students, especially those who faced barriers to success. He believed deeply in equality of opportunity for all students, regardless of their circumstances, and he worked tirelessly to ensure every learner had a chance to thrive. We miss him and so do his former students.
His commitment to fairness extended beyond the classroom. As the head of the Toronto chapter of the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR), Richard promoted compassion, integrity, and mutual respect. He was admired by colleagues for his principled leadership.
Richard was more than an educator. He was a mentor, an advocate, a community builder, and a devoted son who visited his elderly mother every weekend. His peers knew him as a man of deep integrity, tireless passion, and unwavering commitment to doing what was right. His passing was untimely, too early, and deeply tragic.
Today, we keep Richard’s name and legacy alive by recognizing exceptional educators who embody the values he held dear: equality of opportunity, compassion, dedication, and a belief in the transformative power of education. In doing so, we not only honour a dear friend, appreciate great teachers, and encourage future educators, we also uphold what education should truly be about: empowering the students who are, and will be, under their care.
Through our charitable organization, we aim to carry forward his mission: to uplift students and provide them with the tools, guidance, and support they need to build brighter futures in Canada.
Your tax-deductible donation helps us:
Recognize educators who exemplify the values that empower all students
Encourage and support future teachers who share Richard’s values
Advance the cause of equal opportunity and student empowerment across Canada
By supporting this work, you help ensure that Richard’s name and vision live on, not just in memory, but in action. Together, we can build the kind of educational future Richard believed in - one where every student has the chance to succeed.
Help us honour Richard. Empower students. Support great educators. Make your tax-deductible donation today.
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