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New Superintendent for the Peace Wapiti Public School Division

Aug 29, 2018 | 6:20 AM

A new superintendent has been chosen for the Peace Wapiti Public School Division.
 
Bob Stewart will step into the position effective on September 1, 2018. He will take the reigns from Sheldon Rowe who held the position for more than a decade.
 
“During the past 24 years at PWPSD, I have been fortunate to work with trustees, educators and staff who share and support my goal to provide quality educational programming and opportunities to our students. As I look ahead to the upcoming school year, I plan to continue to listen to staff to address the needs of our schools and collaborate with the PWPSD leadership teams to develop professional learning opportunities that align with the new teaching quality standards,” said Stewart in a media release.
 
He has experience as the Assistant Superintendent Inclusive Education, Assistant Superintendent Learning Services as well as experience as Deputy Superintendent. Stewart has also held a principal position at Clairmont Community School, Teepee Creek School, and Elmworth School. He joined the central office in 2011.
 
Stewart is also a part of the College of Alberta School Superintendents.
 
The announcement was made Tuesday, August 28.