Board of Ed. names princpals for 2008-09

News Release
RRDSB

(May 9, 2008) – The Rainy River District School Board recently announced several new appointments for Principals and Vice Principals of its schools effective September 2008.
Ian Simpson will replace Brian Love as Vice Principal of Fort Frances High School. The Rainy River District School Board wishes Brian Love all the best in retirement. The Board appreciates his years of dedication to student achievement as an administrator
Jim Chorney, previously Vice Principal at Rainy River High School, will remain at the high school with his appointment to the position of Acting Principal. Don McBride, previously Vice Principal of Sturgeon Creek School and Sturgeon Creek Secondary Alternative Program, will serve as Vice Principal of Rainy River High School and Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program Secondary.
Lucinda Meyers, Principal of Donald Young School, will serve as Principal of Riverview School and McCrossen-Tovell School, supported by Anne Carradice, who is returning from a leave of absence.
Kerri Tolen, previously Vice Principal of Riverview School, is appointed to the position of Principal of Donald Young School and Nestor Falls School. Jennifer Baker is appointed Vice Principal of Donald Young School and Nestor Falls School. During the 2007-2008 school year, she has been teaching Grade 4 to 8 French at Riverview School as well as Grade 9 French and Student Success at Rainy River High School. From 2001 to 2007, she was an educator in Geraldton, Ontario, where she held roles such as junior division teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher and Principal’s Designate.
Leslie Barr Kellar will assume the role of Vice Principal of Robert Moore School.
Principals and Vice Principals look forward to working in their new positions with students, staff and the community.
In respect to this year’s appointments, Director of Education, Jack McMaster, noted the importance of school leaders: “School administration plays a key role in student success. We are excited about the opportunities that the changes for the 2008/09 school year provide for our leaders, staff and ultimately the students.”