The Superintendent of Schools, as the Chief Executive Officer of the District, is accountable to the Board of Education for the general management of the affairs of the district, for providing educational leadership and for implementing approved policies and programs to ensure the attainment of the objectives established by the Ministry of Education and the Board. In addition, the Superintendent plays a key role in advising the board and recommending actions to address current and emerging issues.
Superintendent’s Department
Superintendent | Deb Whitten | 250-475-4162 | dwhitten@sd61.bc.ca | Exec. Assistant to Superintendent: Caroline Manders 250-475-4162 cmanders@sd61.bc.ca |
Deputy Superintendent | Harold Caldwell | 250-475-4117 | hcaldwell@sd61.bc.ca | Exec. Assistant: Kelly Gorman 250-475-4117 kgorman@sd61.bc.ca |
Associate Superintendent | Tom Aerts | 250-475-4220 | taerts@sd61.bc.ca | Senior Management Assistant: Tara Knight 250-475-4220 tknight@sd61.bc.ca |
Communications Coordinator | ||||
District Receptionist/Transcripts | 250-475-3212 | transcripts@sd61.bc.ca | ||