School District 52 Announces changes in Principal for two elementary schools

There will be some new faces at two schools in Prince Rupert when the new year moves in, with School District 52 announcing some staffing changes to take effect in 2014.

Principal Barry Eso will take his retirement on January 31st, 2014 bringing to a close his 33 years of service to the District. Having held a variety of positions over the the last three decades, he most recently was appointed to the position of Principal at Lax Kxeen Elementary,

With Mr. Eso's retirement, the School District will be moving Ms. Kathy Dann to Lax Kxeen, currently she is Principal of Pineridge Elementary, a position she has held since August of 2008.

Taking over at Pineridge in February, will be Ms. Christine Franes, she takes over the Principal's duties on the West side of town, having most recently offering her services has District Student Support Helping Teacher.

A review of Mr. Eso's contributions to the School District and an introduction to the new principals can be found from the School District 52 website.