Hermanson named new director of education for Chinook School Division

SWIFT CURRENT — The Chinook Board of Education has appointed Angela Hermanson as the next director of education for Chinook School Division, effective Aug. 1.

Hermanson currently serves as deputy director and was selected following what the board described as a comprehensive executive search process.

Board chair Dianne Hahn said Hermanson’s long experience within the division and her collaborative leadership style made her the successful candidate.

“Angela is a visionary leader who leads with both her head and her heart,” Hahn said in a release. “Her journey from the classroom to senior administration has given her a holistic view of education that will serve our students and staff exceptionally well.”

Hermanson will also become the first female director of education in the division’s history.

She has spent most of her 22-year career working within Chinook School Division, beginning as an educational assistant before completing her bachelor of education and moving into teaching and administrative roles.

In her current role as deputy director, Hermanson oversees operations for schools across the division, from rural K-12 schools to urban high schools. She has also been involved in leading the board’s strategic planning work and representing the division in the development and implementation of the provincial education plan.

Her responsibilities have included leading school administrator meetings and the Chinook leadership team, co-leading the Chinook Student Leadership Council, and overseeing school community councils and board forums.

Hermanson holds a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of education with distinction from Trinity Western University, as well as a master of education in educational administration from the University of Saskatchewan.

She has also coached a variety of school sports, including volleyball, badminton, curling and track and field, and has supported other extracurricular activities such as school drama and performances.

Hermanson lives in Swift Current with her partner, Tom, and said her leadership approach focuses on relationships and positive school culture.

“When we prioritize relationships, connection and a positive team culture, our students truly thrive,” she said.

Hermanson will assume the director’s role Aug. 1.