Zone Executive for 2025-2026

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CASS is organized into five Zones, representing different geographic regions in Alberta.

Zone 1
(North)

Director: Dr. Jessie Shirley
Superintendent, Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools

Chair: Kimberly Frykas 
Director of System Planning, Grande Prairie Public School Division

Vice Chair: Henri Chauvet
Director of Inclusive Education, Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools

Secretary/Treasurer: Janice Sundar
Supervisor of Learning, Fort Vermilion School Division

Zone 2 & 3
(North Central)

Director: Krimsen Sumners
Superintendent, St. Albert Public Schools

Chair:  Laurie Kardynal
Superintendent, St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools

Vice Chair: Nicole Lafreniere
Director, Curriculum & Assessment, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Secretary: Shawna Warren
Superintendent, Sturgeon Public Schools

Zone 4
(Central)

Director: Greg Wedman
Deputy Superintendent, Wild Rose School Division

Chair: Tim De Ruyck
Superintendent, Wolf Creek School Division

Vice Chair: Jodi Smith
Associate Superintendent – Personnel, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

Secretary: Scot Leys
Superintendent, Clearview Public Schools

Zone 5
( South Central )

Director: Vince Behm
Deputy Superintendent, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools

Chair: Debbie McKibbin
Deputy Superintendent, Canadian Rockies School Division

Vice Chair: Jeff Grimsdale
Superintendent, Golden Hills School Division

Secretary/Treasurer:  Jessica Thomas
Superintendent, People Services, Calgary Catholic School District

Zone 6
( South )

Director: Mike Nightingale
Superintendent, Lethbridge School Division

Chair: Nicole Short
Director of Student Services, Grasslands Public School Division

Vice Chair: Jason Peters
Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Medicine Hat Public School Division

Secretary: Jesse Sadlowski
Director of Technology Learning and Innovation, Lethbridge School Division

Treasurer: Terri-Lynn Duncan
Associate Superintendent, Learner Services, Horizon School Division