School Principals
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Mildred Hall SchoolStephen Boss
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Best thing about being a principal: “I get a chance to put good ideas into practice and work to improve the learning environment for kids.”
Steve’s professional education includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Education, and a Masters Degree in History.
During his 13 years of teaching in the North - eight years in Yellowknife with YK1 and five years in Rae-Edzo - Steve gained an appreciation for northern Aboriginal cultures and an awareness of the educational needs of students. To his position as principal, Steve brings this valuable experience and a sincere desire to make a difference in education.
Northern teaching and administrative positions:
1993 – 1998 Behchoko, NT: Classroom teacher, Elizabeth MacKenzie
Elementary School
1998 – 2006 Yellowknife, NT: Classroom teacher, WMS
2006 –2008 Dettah, NT: Principal –Kaw Tay Whee School
2008 – Present Yellowknife, NT: Principal –Mildred Hall School
With a deep respect for history and culture, Steve looks forward to working with community members to blend academics with traditional language and culture, and provide the children of Mildred Hall School with the best possible education.
Steve is originally from Amherst, Nova Scotia. He and his wife Stephanie, have two daughters and are expecting their third child in the fall.
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École J.H. SissonsPaul Bennett |
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Best thing about being a principal: “I get to work with an incredibly motivated community of students, parents, and colleagues.”
To his principal-ship at EJHS Paul brings a wealth of experience, including 25 years of teaching and administrative duties, together with his Graduate Diploma (Masters) from SFU in 2006.
Paul’s pursuit of life-long learning has also led him to complete the highest level (IVB) of French Immersion studies through Université de Laval, Québec and go onto further study Restitution and Applied Control Theory.
One of Paul’s career highlights included being invited to join 45 teachers from around the world in London, England to attend a meeting of the World’s Innovative Educators as a member of the Oxford Round Table in both 2002 and 2003.
Northern teaching and administrative positions:
1979-1986 Alberta: High School Teacher (Physics, Chemistry, Religion)
1989-1990 Alberta: Middle School Teacher (IOP, Social Studies)
1986-1999 Nunavut/NT: Classroom Teacher (Grades 2-10); Principal
2000-present Yellowknife, NT: Principal (EJHS)
As an avid believer in the benefits of a bilingual education, Paul strives to build and enhance EJHS’s French Immersion programming, especially in the areas of literacy, culture, and numeracy.
Paul and his wife have two boys who are enrolled in EJHS’s French Immersion programs (Middle and Early). Paul enjoys family, community, music, sports, books, and a good laugh!
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N.J. Macpherson SchoolMichelle Krause
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Best thing about being a principal: “I get to teach, learn and play with kids!”
Michelle began her teaching career as a teacher-librarian and has taught elementary and middle school math, social studies, computers and technology. She received her Bachelor of Education and Masters of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta.
As a special note – Michelle’s early education at the elementary, middle and high school levels was all through YK1!
Northern teaching and administrative positions (Yellowknife):
1991 - 1993 Teacher-librarian (JHS)
1993 - 2003 Teacher-librarian; Classroom teacher (RLN)
2003 - 2004 Assistant Principal (NJM)
2004 - Present Principal (NJM)
Michelle’s husband, Arnold, is also a teacher. Together with their two children, ages 9 and 5, they enjoy traveling to new places during summer vacation.
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École william mcdonald middle schoolDeborah Maguire |
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The best thing about being a principal: "I am able to work with a team of professionals, parents, and community members who really want to make a difference in the lives of children."
As a long-term northern educator, Deborah Maguire has worked in a variety of roles including teaching students from Kindergarten through to Grade 12, working as a vice-principal, and supporting teachers as a board-level curriculum coordinator.
Northern teaching and leadership positions:
1993-2004 Taloyoak, Nunavut - classroom teacher, vice-principal
2004-2008 Behchoko, NT - K-12 Program and curriculum coordinator
2008- present: Yellowknife, NT - Principal Ecole William McDonald Middle School
As an avid learner, Deborah completed a Master of Education degree (Teaching and Learning) in 2001 and continues her studies as she works on a Doctor of Education degree.
Deborah and her husband, Peter, enjoy the northern winters and spend many hours skijoring and sledding with their huskies.
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Range Lake North SchoolDean MacInnis |
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Best thing about being a principal: “I get to know a lot of great kids –and have the chance to make a positive impact.”
Fifteen years of teaching middle school students in YK1 and a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of New Brunswick, have prepared Dean well for his administrative duties as Principal.
Northern teaching and administrative positions:
1992 – 2003 Yellowknife, NT: Classroom teacher (MHS; WMS)
2003 – 2005 Yellowknife, NT: Assistant Principal, WMS
2005 – 2007 Yellowknife, NT: Principal - William McDonald School
2007 - Present Yellowknife, NT: Principal - Range Lake North School
With a passion for sports, Dean can often be found coaching many sports teams and participating, as a player himself, on local teams. His favourite saying during hockey season is, “GO LEAFS, GO!!”
Dean is originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Dean, and his wife, Pam, have two young daughters, Ally and Mia.
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École Sir John Franklin High SchoolPatricia Teskey |
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Best thing about being a principal: "I have the privilege of working with
young people and all those in the school community who are committed to
improving learning and making a difference in the lives of these students."
Patricia brings with her 30-plus years in education that spans the K-12
experience as a teacher and administrator as well as Wild Rose Public School
District Principal. Trained as a high school teacher, she has a Masters
Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Calgary,
continuing to take courses as they apply to learning in the 21st century.
Teaching and Administrative Background:
1974 - 1979 Rangleand School Division
(Hanna, Alberta-Elementary and Junior
High Generalist)
1979 - 1980 Calgary Board of Education - Elementary Math
1980 - 1992 Will Sinclair High School-Rocky Mountain House Social Studies
and Math
1992 - 2005 Vice-Principal and Acting Principal-Will Sinclair High School
2005 - 2007 Principal-Caroline School
2007 - 2008 District Principal-Wild Rose Public Schools
2008 - Present Principal -École SIr John Franklin High School
Having lived in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains for most of her life,
Patricia is an outdoor enthusiast and is excited about the prospect of
pursuing outdoor activities in Yellowknife. With a wealth of good reviews
about the community, Patricia is committed to working and playing in her new
home with a focus on maintaining the high degree of excellence for which
École Sir John Franklin High School is recognized.
Patricia raised her six children in Rocky Mountain House and as well as her
three grandchildren and enjoys friends, family, music, cultural activities,
winter and reading.
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Dettah
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Best thing about being a principal “I get to help students and staff develop the skills to become life-long learners, while continuing to learn myself.”
Léa began her teaching career in Nova Scotia, and then moved to Fort Good Hope, NT, where she taught elementary school, reading intervention, and small group resource. She later spent a year teaching in New Zealand, where she was involved with the New Zealand Numeracy Project. For the past two years, Léa has been teaching at the elementary school level in Fort Simpson.
Teaching Experience:
2002-2003 Teacher, Halifax Regional School Board, Halifax, NS
2003-2005 Teacher, Chief T’Selehye School, Fort Good Hope, NT
2005-2006 Teacher, St Michael’s Primary School, Remuera, New Zealand
2006-2008 Teacher, Bompas Elementary School, Fort Simpson, NT
2008-Present Teacher-Principal, Kaw Tay Whee School, Dettah, NT
Léa is very much looking forward to her new role at KTWS. She believes strongly in Culture-Based Education, and in the importance of preserving traditional stories and language.
Léa’s and her husband Neil will be teaching at KTW together. They enjoy traveling, cooking and photography.
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