High Prairie School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of as , effective September 1, 2026. Pam will be assuming the role while the Board of Trustees enters into the search for a new Superintendent of Schools/CEO, as current Superintendent and CEO Murray Marran is moving to his new role as Superintendent at Northland School Division.
Pictured, left-to-right: Joy McGregor (Board Chair/Ward 4 Trustee), Michael Strebchuk (Ward 2 Trustee), Pam Heckbert (Acting Superintendent), Murray Marran (Superintendent and CEO), Lorrie Shelp (Ward 3 Trustee), Lynn Skrepnek (Ward 1 Trustee), Tammy Henkel (Ward 2 Trustee), Steven Adams (Ward 4 Trustee), Karin Scholl (Vice Board Chair/Ward 1 Trustee)
In addition to over two decades of experience in the classroom and as a school administrator, Pam has also served as Assistant Superintendent and then as Deputy Superintendent for a combined total of four years in senior leadership with the Division. During this time, she has overseen a number of key departments, including Facilities, Safety, Wellness and Mental Health, Learning Support Teachers, and Inclusive Education. She holds a Bachelor of Education with Distinction from the University of Alberta, with a major in Instrumental Music and a minor in English Language Arts. She also holds a Master of Education in Educational Studies from the University of Alberta.
Chair Joy McGregor stated that "As a Board, we are very fortunate to have someone with knowledge of our Division, both at the school level and the district office level, to maintain operations while we proceed with the process of selecting a new superintendent. We wish Murray all the best in his new role and look forward to announcing our new superintendent of schools in the coming months."
Deputy Superintendent Pam Heckbert continued with, "I look forward to continuing to work with the Board. I will be focused on providing continuity of services in the Division; providing supports to schools as they start the new school year so Division operations continue during this time."
Superintendent and CEO Murray Marran closed by saying, "Deputy Superintendent Heckbert has been integral to operations at our central office. Her experience in our executive team has provided her with knowledge and supervision of many departments, liaising with all departments and schools, to allow for an uninterrupted transition while the Board of Trustees seeks a successful candidate for the role."
On behalf of High Prairie School Division, congratulations to Pam Heckbert on your appointment as Acting Superintendent and for your continued support of the Division, its students and families, and our staff.
