High Prairie School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Pam Heckbert as Assistant Superintendent. Mrs. Heckbert will be assuming the role from Deputy Superintendent Margaret Hartman, who is retiring after 40 years of service to the division.
Pam has over 23 years of experience in the classroom and has been the Principal of Georges P. Vanier School since 2017. Pam has her Bachelor of Education with Distinction from the University of Alberta with a major in Instrumental Music and a minor in English Language Arts. She received her Master of Education, Educational Studies, from the University of Alberta. Pam additionally has her Grade 8 Piano and Grade 8 Vocal from the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music. Pam was nominated for the 2013 Alberta Government Excellence in Teaching Award.
Mrs. Heckbert's experience and skills include being a strategic planner with experience analyzing data, creating goals, and implementing strategies, all through the lens of consensus building with all stakeholders. She is a leadership and capacity developer skilled in identifying and utilizing strengths in others to collaboratively build and guide efficient teams and committees.
To Margaret Hartman, thank you for a lifetime of dedication and commitment to our staff, students, and division. We wish you all the best in your retirement. Congratulations to Pam Heckbert on your appointment as Assistant Superintendent. We look forward to you continuing to promote and elevate the delivery of quality education for our students.
