After its former superintendent left for the Comox Valley, School District 72 is welcoming a new superintendent and CEO to start this year formerly from the Comox Valley.
The district says Geoff Manning will take the position at the start of September. Manning comes to it from the Comox Valley School District where he had many leadership jobs over 20 years, according to SD 72.
Manning was most recently the acting superintendent but has also been a vice-principle or principle at six different schools. He was also to director of instruction for kindergarten to grade 12, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent.
They add he believes in building positive relationships is the key to connecting everyone in creating an effective learning community.
Some of his professional highlights include working closely with the K’ómoks First Nation to create a new Local Education Agreement focussing on improving Indigenous student outcomes, supporting environmental initiatives across the district and working collaboratively with the District Parent Advisory Council.
“Geoff has a reputation as a visionary leader known for bringing people together,” said SD 72 Board chair Kat Eddy.
“He exemplifies the values of positive relationship building and collaboration that is so important in our school district. Under Geoff’s guidance and direction, we look forward to continuing the collaborative work that our district has undertaken, specifically over the last four years.”
Manning adds that he is excited to be joining the district and to work with its Board of Education, Indigenous rights holders, partner groups, and the entire staff.
