Parkland School Division Superintendent of Schools, Shauna Boyce, is pleased to announce additional Administrative Appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. The new Principal for Athabasca Delta Community School in Fort Chipewyan will be Ms. Sabryna Sullivan.
"We believe that Ms. Sullivan's leadership experience including time in remote indigenous communities in multiple provinces will serve students, staff and the community of Fort Chipewyan well. We trust that her work with and knowledge when it comes to supporting students from all backgrounds combined with her focus on reconciliation makes her a terrific fit for this role." - Shauna Boyce, Superintendent
Sabryna Sullivan, Principal, Athabasca Delta Community School (Gr. K-12)
Sabryna Sullivan brings nearly two decades of experience in educational leadership and equity-focused programming to her new role as Principal of Athabasca Delta Community School. With a career that spans multiple provinces and sectors, Sabryna's professional journey reflects a deep commitment to inclusive education, Indigenous engagement, and innovative program development.
Sabryna's educational leadership is grounded in her early experiences in the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. During her time there, she collaborated with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Community partners to co-create innovative education programs to reduce barriers to post-secondary education. Inspired by the success of these programs, she took her passion for equity to one of Ontario's largest school boards, where she developed several educational programs to support historically marginalized students. These programs prioritized mental health, leading to increased student achievement, attendance, and well-being. With over a decade on this board, she has held many positions of responsibility, from Equity and Mental Health Liaison to Curriculum Lead. Sabryna is also a Research Lab Manager at the Ideas(s) Lab at Ontario Tech University, supporting transnational teams of diverse faculty and students. Her ongoing contributions to equity, inclusion, and belonging in STEAM education research keep her practices innovative and data-driven.
Sabryna is committed to lifelong learning. She holds a Master of Education in Equity, Inclusion, and Leadership from Ontario Tech University. Her research has focused on Equity, Inclusion, Indigenizing Education, and Trauma-Informed Practice. She also holds Specialist Qualifications in Special Education, Guidance, and Careers Education, as well as Principal Qualifications. Her education also includes a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Arts, and Early Childhood Education. Sabryna's professional development training in anti-oppressive leadership, 4 seasons of reconciliation, and several mental health and crisis intervention certifications further inform her empathetic approach.
"It is a great honour to be entrusted with supporting Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and Fort Chipewyan Métis as Principal of Athabasca Delta Community School. I am eager to begin working with the community as we co-create a pathway for capacity and strength as they prepare to assume school operations. Together, we will work to immerse the values of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and Fort Chipewyan Métis community into the fibres of education in Fort Chipewyan. The sense of belonging from co-creating space will translate into additional student achievement and wellness improvements."
