The Garden Valley School Division has filled two 25 percent vice-principal roles at two of its city schools.

Mary-Anna Aaldyk-Doerksen has been appointed to a 25 percent term position at Winkler Elementary School (WES) effective September 3, 2019 to June 30th, 2020. She'll take over from Debra McKinnon, who has resigned from the leadership position.  McKinnon's last day will be June 28th.

Aaldyk-Doerksen is no stranger to the staff, students, and families of WES, as she currently serves as a resource teacher at the school. In total, she's been employed with Garden Valley School Division for 17 years, having taught grades 3, 6, 7, and 8 along with Human Ecology.

Meanwhile, in May, Esther Zacharias was appointed to the 25 percent permanent Vice Principal - 75 percent Resource Teacher role at Parkland Elementary School.

Zacharias has worked for the Garden Valley School Division for 16 years where she has taught everything from kindergarten to Grade 7. 

Currently, Zacharias serves the division as a resource teacher at Parkland and says she looks forward to building new relationships and is excited about serving the Parkland community in this new capacity. Her new role will be effective on September 3, 2019.

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