SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 067
Mr. Todd Manuel appointed as Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Education is pleased to advise that they have appointed Mr. Todd Manuel, as Superintendent of Schools, effective August 1, 2020.

Todd is currently the Assistant Superintendent in School District No. 67.He believes his educational experiences gained in two School Districts (School District No. 43 - Coquitlam and most significantly, his eleven years with School District No. 67 Okanagan Skaha) have prepared him well for this leadership role.Prior to his appointment as Assistant Superintendent, he held a dual role for one year, serving as Director of Instruction - Student Support Services and Principal of ConnectEd Learning Centre.Todd began his time in School District No. 67 as a special education teacher and has held school based administrative roles.

Todd has a Master of Education in Educational Practice, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Communications Major and History Minor / Canadian Studies Minor) from Simon Fraser University.He also holds a Family Support Worker Counselling Certificate from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

Todd is the father to three school aged children and has been married to Stella for 25 years.He wishes to thank them for their support.

James Palanio, Board Chair, reiterated that hiring a Superintendent is one of the most critical responsibilities of the Board of Education."In selecting our Superintendent, the Board of Education recognizes the outstanding leadership that Todd has provided within the District, his proven ability to collaborate and his record of strong, positive relationships with staff and the community".

The Board of Education extends its sincere appreciation to the staff, administrators and partners who provided insights into the recruitment process, including building the candidate profile and participating in candidate interviews.The Board valued the input provided and thanks each participant for their time and thoughtful contributions.