GRANDE YELLOWHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 77
Notice of Retirement: E. Murray, Chief Deputy Superintendent

After thirty years of dedicated service to Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD), Mr. Ewen Murray, Chief Deputy Superintendent of Schools, is setting his sights on a well-deserved re-tirement to spend more time with his wife, Tanya, and family, as well as watching his beloved Islanders win the cup in his lifetime'! His retirement is effective as of March 29, 2019.

Mr. Murray began his career with Grande Yellowhead as a classroom teacher at Niton Central School for six years, and then spent the next thirteen years at Evergreen School in Edson. In addition to a year at École Westhaven as the as-sistant principal, he became the principal of École Pine Grove Middle School in 2007 for four years before moving over to Parkland Composite High School. He is the recipient of many awards which include the Division's Best New Teacher, the Jurisdictional Award of Excellence, and was a finalist for an Excellence in Teaching Award.

Since August 19, 2013, Mr. Murray has proudly served as Grande Yellowhead's Chief Deputy Superin-tendent, affording him the opportunity to seek new ways to make education more engaging and innova-tive for all GYPSD students. With strong family roots in both Edson and Hinton, he is looking forward to having more time to devote to family and friends, as well watching his beloved Islanders win the cup in his lifetime'!

On behalf of Grande Yellowhead Public School Division and the Board of Trustees, Board Chair Brenda Rosadiuk extends best wishes to Mr. Murray on his retirement, and thanks him for his passion for public education and his many years of service.