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Jonathan Bell

Grade Five + Physical Education, Athletics Director and Head Coach

Mr. Bell joined the Bedford Academy staff as the Director of Athletics and Physical Education in 2007, following the completion of his Kinesiology degree and graduation from Saint Francis Xavier University.  While at St. F. X., Mr. Bell played a key role with the X-Men varsity basketball team and became known throughout the C.I.S. for his quickness, athleticism and skill.  Prior to his time in Antigonish, Mr. Bell starred with the Algonquin Thunder of the OCAA.  His two seasons at the school were highlighted by a scoring championship and his selection as the OCAA men’s basketball player of the year, as well as the coveted all-Canadian award.  Mr. Bell was inducted into the OCAA Hall of Fame in 2009.  As the Director Athletics, Mr. Bell coaches and gives oversight to all sports teams and teaches Physical Education to all students in Grades Junior Primary to Nine.  Mr. Bell is passionate about instilling the importance and immense benefits that physical activity can have on students throughout their lifetime.