Shirley Novak appointed Vice Principal at École Percy Pegler School

Foothills School Division is pleased to announce the following School Leadership appointment for the 2023-2024 School Year 

We are pleased to share that Ms. Shirley Novak has been appointed Vice Principal of École Percy Pegler School, effective August 23, 2023.  

Shirley brings varied and successful career experiences, across four Alberta School Jurisdictions, to the role which will complement the excellent team and school community at ÉPPS. K-7 Classroom Teacher roles, Learning Support Teacher roles, Early Literacy support roles and Learning Resource Teacher roles all inform Shirley’s school leadership. Shirley joined Foothills School Division in 2017 as a teacher and Learning Coach at C. Ian McLaren School in Diamond Valley.  

A member of the Curriculum Design Team supporting new curriculum implementation and varied experience in facilitating professional learning from the instructional leadership foundation that Shirley demonstrates.  Coordinating collaborative structures as part of a school and system-based student services team and the development of a successful continuum of supports for learners are highlights of the accomplished teaching and school-based leadership Ms. Novak has provided at C. Ian McLaren School.  Ms. Novak holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Special Education, from Vancouver Island University.  

As she joins the ÉPPS team, Shirley shares: “The rich experiences from the C. Ian McLaren Community of Learners have provided me with enduring memories as I humbly accept the position of Vice Principal at École Percy Pegler. I look forward to creating new relationships with the ÉPPS Panther team. As I continue to grow as a leader and educator, the past experiences from my previous positions will continue to guide my practice. I look forward to working with the ÉPPS families in providing a quality and successful educational experience for their children.“ 

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Chris Fuzessy, provides: “Congratulations to Ms. Novak on her appointment as vice principal at École Percy Pegler School. Ms. Novak brings great experience to this new role. Her commitment to supporting all learners, providing high-quality teaching, and developing engaging learning is evident in her practice. Thank you for all you have contributed to the C. Ian McLaren School community and welcome to École Percy Pegler School.”