Richard Froese
South Peace News
Gift Lake School welcomes James Bourque as acting vice-principal.
He has been an educator with Northland School Division for many years, says a Northland news release dated March 12.
Bourque comes from Northland Online School before he taught at Father R. Perin School in Janvier where he started with Northland.
Supt. Cal Johnson says Bourque has proven leadership skills for the role.
“James understands the context and our overarching goals at Northland School Division,” Johnson says.
“I am confident James is ready for this important leadership opportunity.
“I believe he will do an excellent job of supporting the principal and providing strong leadership for the school.”
Before working with Northland, Bourque was employed with Fort Vermilion School Division in Alberta and Northern Lights School Division serving northern Saskatchewan.
He has also taught in South Korea for the International Board of Education and in Saudi Arabia for the National Water Utility, as well as for other global projects.
Bourque earned his Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta.