Lynn Hauptman, a long time fixture in education with School District 52 prior to her departure for the Kootenays six years ago, is set to retire at the end of this school year, with School District 5 officials praising her work and achievements for education in the region since arriving in 2013.
Ms. Hauptman had two periods of work on the North Coast before taking her position in the Kootenay region, having worked with SD52 in a range of positions from 1981-1995.
She then returned to the Prince Rupert District in 2009 to take up the responsibilities as Superintendent of Education, that after serving for a number of years in the Okanagan Skaha School District.
Her time at the helm of SD52 came amidst some challenging moments for the board, including the great Yertle the Turtle debate related to freedom of expression by District teachers.
Some of our past notes of Ms. Hauptman's time with SD52 can be reviewed below.
April 2013 -- Now the School District really does need a succession plan
February 2013 -- School District T shirt controversy catches the eye of the BC Civil Liberties Association
January 2013 -- More discord between Union and School Board
December 2012 -- Glad tidings to you wherever you are (except perhaps the SD52 office)
December 2012 -- At SD52 when it comes to consultants, everything old is new again ...
A statement from SD5 officials observed how the educator and superintendent had 'nourished a strong culture of inquiry based teaching and learning that encouraged positive, inclusive, safe and caring classrooms and improved learning outcomes for students in the the District'.
As they wished her well in her retirement it was noted that 'she leaves the field of education with a great legacy of achievement'.
The farewell to the Kootenay School District has been chronicled by a number of media organizations this week as word was released of her pending retirement
May 24 -- SD5 Superintendent Lynn Hauptman retiring at end of school year
May 24 -- SD5 superintendent heads to retirement
May 24 -- School District 5 superintendent announces retirement
May 24 -- Lynn Hauptman retiring as School District 5 Superintendent
For more notes related to education on the North Coast see our archive page here.
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