Jonathon Landon (born July 25, 1979) is a former

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for the

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. He was traded to the

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in February 2007 for future considerations but he chose to retire and begin his teaching career and raise his family in

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. Landon is currently Athletic Director at

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. and teaches Phys. Ed to grade 10, 11, and 12 students. He coaches the Ashbury's varsity

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team to an OFSSA championship in 2018. In 2019, Landon's team defeated Colonel By 42–17 to win the NCSSAA (Ottawa) title, earning another trip the OFSSA's National Capital Bowl, which Ashbury lost to SOSSA champs Westmount Secondary of Hamilton. Landon has also coaches Ashbury's track and field and

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teams, after having starred in both sports himself. He is also the tag teacher for tag 2C3 (Landon tag). and is beloved by his 11 'kids': Josh, Lilia, Axel, Connor, Arnav, Emma, Lily, Hannah, Kaia, Isy and Sarah.

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1979 births Living people Canadian football offensive linemen Canadian schoolteachers Edmonton Elks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Montreal Alouettes players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Queen's Golden Gaels football players Sportspeople from Kingston, Ontario Toronto Argonauts players {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub