Wednesday November 6, 2024 | DUNCAN, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
The Cowichan Valley School District (SD79) has announced the appointment of Jeff Rowan as Interim Superintendent.
The appointment is effective Monday November 18, 2024.
Rowan will undertake the Superintendent’s role while the district undergoes the process of appointing a permanent superintendent.
Rowan is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Communications, Indigenous Education and holds several other leadership portfolios.” His experience and familiarity with the schools, staff and community make him well-suited to guide the district during this period,: says SD79 in a media release today.
Schools:
There are 17 Elementary schools and 5 Secondary schools in the Cowichan Valley School District.
Thanking Robyn Gray:
This appointment follows the departure of Superintendent Robyn Gray who has accepted the position of Superintendent with the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District (SD68).
“We thank Robyn for her service and leadership, and wish her success in her new role,” says SD79.
Communications role since April 2024:
Rowan has been the media contact and communications lead for the Cowichan Valley School District (SD79) since April 2024 when the former communications rep with SD79 (Mike Russell) moved on to a new role at Simon Fraser University.
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