HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIVISION
Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Ken Sampson, Announces Resignation

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Mr. Ken Sampson will be leaving the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division after five years of service as Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Sampson made the announcement on Monday, May 13, 2024, that he will be leaving at the end of the 2023/2024 school year to explore new horizons and opportunities. 

Mr. Sampson took on the role of Superintendent of Schools for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division in January of 2020. Prior to being named Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Sampson served Holy Spirit Catholic School Division in a variety of leadership roles from 2007 to 2015. 

During his time as Superintendent of Schools, he helped lead us through the COVID-19 Pandemic, a difficult task for all school divisions, and approached the role with grace in the face of much adversity. Mr. Sampson has been an active and attentive member of the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division community as well as the communities we serve across southern Alberta including Bow Island, Coaldale, Lethbridge, Picture Butte, Pincher Creek and Taber.

Board Chair Carmen Mombourquette comments, "Mr. Sampson extolled the virtues of what it means to be a Catholic school leader. He lived his faith openly, bearing witness to the Gospels. He was able to influence the direction of Holy Spirit Catholic School Division through his commitment to looking after the employees and students who call this place home. His gentle leadership will be missed."

"I will certainly miss the opportunities to engage with the school leaders, staff and students in our division," said Mr. Sampson. "I am grateful to have had the experiences of  impacting, supporting, and leading our Holy Spirit  learning communities.  My tenure here at Holy Spirit will definitely serve me well as I take on my new role as Director of Education / CEO in a Catholic school division in Southern Saskatchewan."

The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division would like to thank Mr. Sampson for his years of service to the staff and students across our division and for his commitment and dedication to bringing an education rooted in the Catholic Faith to the people of southern Alberta. We wish Mr. Sampson and his family all the best in their future endeavors.