Monday, May 25, 2026
I am pleased to announce the Senior Team for the 2026-2027 school year, including the appointment of two new superintendents, effective August 2026.
Please join me in congratulating Emily Samuel and Gillian Kajganich on their appointments to the senior leadership team. They succeed Gay Smylie, who retired in December 2025, and Tim Graves, who will retire in September. Tim, Kim, Melanie and Seija will support the new team during the transition.
The new superintendent portfolios are outlined below. Additional details, including the assignment of families of schools, will be shared later this summer.
Melanie Gray
- Superintendent of Learning (Family of Schools, K–6 Curriculum, Indigenous Education)
Seija Van Haesendonck
- Superintendent of Business (Finance, Facilities, Transportation)
Kim Pauli
- Superintendent of Learning (Family of Schools, Special Education, Information Technology)
Emily Samuel
- Superintendent of Learning (Family of Schools, Human Resources, Safe Schools)
Gillian Kajganich
- Superintendent of Learning (Secondary Family of Schools, Grades 7–12 Curriculum, Mental Health and Well-Being)
Congratulations to everyone on their new roles.
