PRSD Announces Acting Superintendent
November 1, 2024 - The Peace River School Division’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Jeff Thompson as Acting Superintendent effective November 16. Dr, Thompson is currently the PRSD Deputy Superintendent and has worked with the Division in various roles since August, 2017.
“He brings a wealth of leadership experience in the field of education,” said Board Chair Crystal Owens. “Dr. Thompson is known for his passion in the areas of teaching and learning, assessment, and student achievement.
For the last 31 years, Dr. Thompson has held various leadership positions at the divisional level including program coordinator, director of teaching and learning, assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent of Schools.
The position of Acting Superintendent was necessary following the resignation announcement by PRSD Superintendent, Adam Murray, on September 6. Murray will leave his post at the PRSD to pursue a new opportunity as Superintendent of the Yellowknife Catholic School Division in mid-November.
Moving forward, the Board of Trustees have hired Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Educational Consultant Robert Martin to oversee the search for a new Peace River School Division superintendent.
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For more information, please contact
Kristin Dyck,
Communications Coordinator
dyckk@prsd.ab.ca
780-624-3601 ext. 10154