Richard Froese
South Peace News
Northland School Division has named Tessa Dagenais as the vice-principal of Northland Online School.
She has been teaching at the school since it opened in 2021 and at Northland for nine years, says an NSD news release dated Oct. 22.
Supt. Cal Johnson says she is well-skilled to take on the leadership role.
“Tessa’s appointment speaks to the increased demand we are seeing from students who want to learn in their home communities and have the flexibility to choose from different learning options that best suit their needs for completing high school,” Johnson says.
“During a series of community engagements, we heard from parents and guardians who expressed their children would benefit from graduating in their home communities.”
Dagenais is pleased to be promoted.
“I am excited to take on this important leadership role with Northland Online School,” Dagenais says.
“I am grateful to Northland School Division for the professional learning opportunities and continuing education support.”
Her career with NSD began in 2015 at Anzac School and Bill Woodward School.
Since she started, Dagenais has demonstrated leadership qualities, an ability to teach a variety of subjects and a willingness to learn, adapt and teach with the latest technology tools.
Since those experiences, Dagenais has put in the time and effort to prepare for school leadership responsibilities.
She earned a Master of Education from the University of Victoria and is working to complete the Leadership Quality Standard.