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(Photo Credit: Peace Wapiti Public School Division)
PWPSD

PWPSD announces new Superintendent

Jan 17, 2025 | 7:00 AM

Peace Wapiti Public School Division has announced their new Superintendent of Schools.

Shawn O’Shea will be taking over from outgoing Super Bob Stewart effective September 1, 2025.

O’Shea has been a PWPSD employee for almost 20 years, going from teacher, to principal, to assistant Superintendent, before finally being appointed to the top spot.

(Photo Credit: Peace Wapiti Public School Division)

He is also a former PWPSD student, having started Grade 1 at Spirit River Elementary School in the late ’70s.

O’Shea says PWPSD is his home, and he is grateful to the Board of Trustees for entrusting him with the role.

PWPSD Board Chair Lori Grant says the board is enthusiastic to welcome O’Shea to the role, noting he brings depth and breadth of knowledge and experience.

Bob Stewart announced his upcoming resignation in late October of last year.