Foothills School Division’s 2023-2024 Leadership Team
As we welcome you back for another year, we are taking a moment to introduce the leadership of Foothills School Division. This includes both those who work for the system as Trustees, team members at our Division Office as well as our Principals and Vice Principals within each school.
Over the last few years, and like a majority of organizations, we have experienced a lot of change in our team. Fortunately, we have a leadership development program and are well-positioned with several qualified individuals who are poised to step into leadership roles. We have been busy ensuring that our students and schools are fully supported by the best individuals to meet the needs of the school community. These leadership appointments are in accordance with our Administrative Procedures, namely AP 430.
We have a wonderful, dedicated team here at FSD. You will see several familiar faces and we are excited to welcome new members to our team who bring a wealth of education and experience from both FSD and other divisions. Together, we will work to see that education is at the centre of a flourishing community.
Without further ado, we introduce to you our 2023-2024 Leadership Team:
Our Lead Team:
- Theresa Letendre, Board Chair, Trustee Ward 3
- Lisa Penzo, Vice Chair, Trustee Ward 4
- Jack Molyneux, Trustee Ward 1
- John Evans, Trustee Ward 2
- Sharon Nichols, Trustee Ward 4
- Phil Irwin, Trustee Ward 5
- Chris Fuzessy, Superintendent of Schools
- Drew Chipman, Assistant Superintendent of Corporate Services, Secretary-Treasurer
- Allen Davidson, Assistant Superintendent of Employee Services
- Caroline Roberts, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services
Our System Leaders:
- Denise Gow, Director of Financial Services
- Kevin Gushulak, Director of Facilities
- Wanda LeRoux, Director of Transportation
- Sally Smith, Director of Technology Services
- Dave Barton, Manager of Risk and Materials
- Jennifer Skory, Accounting Manager
- Chase Ellis, Director of Staff & Wellness Learning
- Cora-Leah Schmitt, Director of Inclusive Learning & Student Well-Being
- Doug Stevens, Director of Student Learning (7 – 12) & Assurance Data
- Dinah van Donzel, Director of Student Learning (JK-6)
- Charity Tegler, Division Indigenous Learning Coordinator
- Monica Crane, Coordinator of Outreach Services
- Andrea Laubman, Second Languages Coordinator
- Alethea Heudes, School Psychologist
- Alana Hauszner, School Psychologist
- Angie Zimmer, Human Resources Manager
- Sara Fox, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement
Our School Leaders:
Big Rock: Scott Carey, Principal; Tammi Andrew, Vice Principal
Blackie: Faye Holt, Principal
C. Ian McLaren: Stacey Swanson, Principal; Judy Leyden, Vice Principal
Cameron Crossing: Monica Crane, Principal; Rob Gallacher, Vice Principal
Cayley School & Colony Schools: Ryan Hayden, Acting Principal
Dr. Morris Gibson: Sarah Clark, Principal; Teddi LaBrash, Vice Principal
École Joe Clark School: Jolene Becker, Principal; Corre Mahan, Vice Principal
École Okotoks Junior High: Dorothy Paszkowski, Principal; Meredith Bambrick, Vice Principal
École Percy Pegler School: Rona Reid, Principal; Shirley Novak, Vice Principal
École Secondaire Highwood High: Dave Roberts, Principal; Carolyn Lenstra, Vice Principal
École Senator Riley Middle School: Rhonda Bymak, Acting Principal; James Holladay, Principal (on leave)
Griffin Ellis, Vice Principal
ÉSFCHS/AHSFA: Kerry Welsh, Principal; Gina Kilbreath, Vice Principal; Leanne Hellman, Vice Principal;
Jeromy Hall, Acting Vice Principal
Foothills Digital School: Sarah Clark, Principal: Brad Skeet, Vice Principal
Heritage Heights: Glenn Gibson, Principal; Kelli Graham, Vice Principal
Longview Schools: Andrea Laubman, Principal
Meadow Ridge School: Rebecca Forchuk, Principal; Lauren Frandle, Vice Principal
Millarville Community School: Karla Davis, Principal: Emily Baranyay, Vice Principal
Oilfields School: Chet Musgrove, Principal; Mike Horembala, Vice Principal
Red Deer Lake: Scott Flintoft, Principal; Stacey Burrows, Vice Principal
Spitzee: Shannon Culbert, Principal; Bill Holmes, Vice Principal
Turner Valley: Debbie Payne, Principal; Allison Stewart, Vice Principal
Westmount: Sherry Opas, Principal; David Taylor, Vice Principal
Further reading:
Foothills School Division Board of Trustees
