{"id":3414233,"date":"2021-07-16T17:04:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T17:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/?p=3414233"},"modified":"2024-09-11T07:30:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T14:30:18","slug":"sd46-announces-ed-leadership-team-updates-for-the-2021-2022-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/sd46-announces-ed-leadership-team-updates-for-the-2021-2022-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"SD46 announces Ed Leadership Team updates for the 2021-2022 school year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3414233\" class=\"elementor elementor-3414233\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-905b93f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"905b93f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92aae13\" data-id=\"92aae13\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0357ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0357ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>NEWS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p><p>For Immediate Release<\/p><p>2021SD4604<\/p><p>July 16, 2021<\/p><p><strong>SD46 announces Ed Leadership Team updates for the 2021-2022 school year<\/strong><\/p><p>SUNSHINE COAST, BRITISH COLUMBIA <strong>\u2013 <\/strong>School District 46 (SD46) is pleased to share updates of principal assignments for the upcoming school year.<\/p><p>The changes for next year are:<\/p><ul><li>Lynda Brisebois will be principal at Gibsons Elementary;<\/li><li>Duncan Knight will be principal at Roberts Creek Elementary; and<\/li><li>Jenny Groves will be principal at Langdale Elementary.<\/li><\/ul><p>Lynda Brisebois\u2019 teaching <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3414232 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/LyndaBrisebois-e1626454890261-300x296.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"114\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/LyndaBrisebois-e1626454890261-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/LyndaBrisebois-e1626454890261-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/LyndaBrisebois-e1626454890261.png 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px\" \/>career began in Merritt and Nelson, B.C., before moving to the Sunshine Coast with her family in 2008. Here, she has taught at West Sechelt, Kinnikinnick, and Halfmoon Bay Elementary. She became principal at Madeira Park temporarily and then Halfmoon Bay Elementary for the last seven years. Brisebois commented,\u00a0&#8220;I am\u00a0delighted and honoured\u00a0to be joining the incredible team of dedicated staff, students\u00a0and families at Gibsons Elementary!\u00a0I look forward to learning alongside this amazing community.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3414231 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/DuncanKnight-261x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"114\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/DuncanKnight-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/DuncanKnight-892x1024.jpg 892w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/DuncanKnight-768x881.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/DuncanKnight-1339x1536.jpg 1339w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/DuncanKnight-1785x2048.jpg 1785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px\" \/>Duncan Knight taught in the West Vancouver school district for over fifteen years at the upper intermediate level. He has been principal at Langdale Elementary since 2016 when he moved to the Sunshine Coast with his family. Knight commented, \u201cIt has been a privilege working with the amazing staff and community at Langdale. I couldn\u2019t have imagined a more supportive environment and am truly grateful for the experience! It is exciting and humbling to be moving to Roberts Creek Elementary. I am looking forward to meeting all\u00a0students, staff and families, as well as\u00a0being part of a community with such a vibrant, creative culture of learning.\u201d<\/p><p>Jenny Groves has been an <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3414230 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/JennyGroves-scaled-e1626454966883-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/JennyGroves-scaled-e1626454966883-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/JennyGroves-scaled-e1626454966883-1024x1021.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/JennyGroves-scaled-e1626454966883-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/JennyGroves-scaled-e1626454966883-768x765.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/JennyGroves-scaled-e1626454966883-1536x1531.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/JennyGroves-scaled-e1626454966883.jpeg 1785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/>educator in alternative and public education for the past 20 years. She has worked for SD46 for 15 years and in the nature-based NEST program at Davis Bay since its inception in 2013. Groves and her family moved to the Coast in 2005. She was drawn to the Coast for its proximity to nature, the mountains, ocean and its unique small community feel. She has a deep love and respect for the community, culture and natural landscape here on the traditional and unceded territories of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh and\u00a0Skwxw\u00fa7mesh people. Groves has also been educating teachers through SFU in their graduate programs and is completing her Master\u2019s in Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation at Cape Breton University. Groves commented, \u201cI am both honoured and excited to be a part of the Langdale Elementary community next year. I look forward to working and learning with the staff, students and families!\u201d<\/p><p>Superintendent Patrick Bocking commented, \u201cI am thrilled for the Langdale, Gibsons, and Roberts Creek school communities who will benefit from the superb leadership of these individuals. The Board and I are proud of the excellent leadership and support that our entire educational leadership team provides our students, staff and community.\u201d<\/p><p>ED LEADERSHIP TEAM: 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR<\/p><p>Superintendent of Schools&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Kate Kerr<\/p><p>Director of Instruction for Human Resources &amp; Secondary Programs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Paul Bishop<\/p><p>Director of Instruction for Inclusive Education&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Christa Rive<\/p><p>Secretary-Treasurer&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Nic Weswick<\/p><p>District Principal, Indigenous Learning&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. Kerry Mahlman<\/p><p>District Principal, Technology and Data Integration&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.Phil Luporini<\/p><p>District Principal, Learning and Innovation&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Kirsten Deasey<\/p><p>Cedar Grove Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Olwen Cowan<\/p><p>Davis Bay Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Ursula Hardwick<\/p><p>Gibsons Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Lynda Brisebois<\/p><p>Halfmoon Bay Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..Glen Smith<\/p><p>Kinnikinnick Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Bernadette Marie<\/p><p>Langdale Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.Jenny Groves<\/p><p>Madeira Park Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.Sandy Magnussen<\/p><p>Roberts Creek Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Duncan Knight<\/p><p>West Sechelt Elementary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;Jeff Marshall<\/p><p>Chatelech Secondary&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. Mark Sauer (PR), Rae-dene Pednaud (VP)<\/p><p>Elphinstone Secondary&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..John Brisebois (PR), Sue Bailey (VP)<\/p><p>Pender Harbour Secondary Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Chris Lekakis<\/p><p>Sunshine Coast Alternative School Principal&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. Carolyn Spence<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p><p>Stephanie Murawsky\u00a0<\/p><p>Executive Assistant to the Superintendent | Communications Officer<\/p><p>T: (604) 886-4489 | C: (604) 989-7879<\/p><p>E: <a href=\"mailto:smurawsky@sd46.bc.ca\">smurawsky@sd46.bc.ca<\/a> | W:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/\">https:\/\/sd46.bc.ca\/<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021SD4604-EdLeadUpdatesFinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF of NEWS RELEASE<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2021SD4604 July 16, 2021 SD46 announces Ed Leadership Team updates for the 2021-2022 school year SUNSHINE COAST, BRITISH COLUMBIA \u2013 School District 46 (SD46) is pleased to share updates of principal assignments for the upcoming school year. 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