CASS Presidents

 

CASS President’s Message

Stepping into the role of President for the College of Alberta School Superintendents is both a privilege and a responsibility I hold in high regard. As we look to the 2026–2027 school year, I am energized by the collective wisdom across our province and the vital work CASS carries out to champion public education.

Our dedication to Leadership and System Excellence continues to chart our course. At its heart, our mission focuses on equipping system education leaders with the tools, advocacy, and support needed to ensure every student in Alberta receives an exceptional education.

Our four core values anchor our work and guide our decisions:

  • Students Are First: We prioritize student learning and well-being in every decision.
  • Promotion of the Public Interest: We are champions of a robust public education system that serves all Albertans.
  • Respect for Individual Members: We embrace professional collaboration and value the diverse voices of our system education leaders.
  • Trustworthiness: We lead with integrity, transparency, and a unified voice.

Building on these foundations, the year ahead offers exciting opportunities to deepen our impact. Real progress happens through intentional collaboration, and CASS will continue to cultivate strong, active relationships across Alberta and Canada. By sharing insights and leading with shared purpose, we can address complex challenges and create learning environments where both staff and students thrive.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your incredible stewardship and leadership in your local communities. I look forward to walking alongside you this year as we advance our shared goals with optimism, integrity, and strength.

Warmly,

Dr. Reagan Weeks
President, College of Alberta School Superintendents


Presidents

Years Served Name School Authority Position
2026-27 Dr. Reagan Weeks Prairie Rose Public Schools Superintendent
2025-26 Michael McMann Fort Vermilion School Division Superintendent
2024-25 Dr. Clint Moroziuk Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools Superintendent
2023-24 Dr. Andrea Holowka Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools Superintendent
2022-23 Dr. Scott Morrison Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools Superintendent
2021-22 Dr. Wilco Tymensen Horizon School Division Superintendent
2019-21 Bevan Daverne (2-year term) Golden Hills School Division Superintendent
2018-19 Kurt Sacher Chinook’s Edge School Division Superintendent
2017-18 Christopher MacPhee Canadian Rockies Public Schools Superintendent
2016-17 Colleen Symyrozum-Watt Pembina Hills Public Schools Superintendent
2015-16 John Waterhouse Westwind School Division Deputy Superintendent
2014-15 Karl Germann Grande Prairie Catholic Superintendent
2013-14 Dr. Larry Jacobs (D)* Wolf Creek School Division Chief Superintendent
2012-13 Craig Foley Calgary Catholic School Division Superintendent, HR
2011-12 Roger Nippard Northern Lights School Division Superintendent
2010-11 Barry Litun Lethbridge School District Superintendent
2009-10 Greg Woronuk Peace River School Division Assistant Superintendent
2008-09 Paulette Hanna Red Deer Catholic Reg. Division Superintendent
2007-08 Dr. Jim Brandon (D)* Foothills School Division Deputy Superintendent
2006-07 Mary Lynne Campbell Parkland School Division Superintendent
2005-06 Barbara Gammon Palliser Reg. Division Assoc Supt.
2004-05 Barry Stangeland High Prairie School Division Assoc Supt.
2003-04 Patricia Dorney (D)* Calgary RCSSD No. 1 Area Superintendent
2002-03 Jim Gibbons Chinook’s Edge School Division Superintendent
2001-02 Dr. Hal Kluczny (D)* Wetaskiwin RP School Division Superintendent
2000-01 Dr. Darwin Eckstrom Peace Wapiti Dep. Supt.
1999-2000 Ed Wittchen Northern Lights School Division Superintendent
1998-99 John Darroch Palliser Reg. Division Assoc. Superintendent
1997-98 David A. Lynn Foothills School Division Superintendent
1996-97 Dr. David Young (D)* Parkland School Division Superintendent
1995-96 Brian Callaghan Canadian Rockies Superintendent
1994-95 Muriel Dunnigan Edmonton Catholic Schools Assoc. Superintendent
1993-94 Dick Baker (D)* Edmonton Public Schools Assoc. Superintendent
1992-93 Merv Kurtz (D)* County of Lacombe Superintendent
1991-92 Dave Thomas East Smoky School Division Superintendent
1990-91 Gordon Welch Strathcona County Superintendent
July 1990 Dr. Alan MacLeod Willow Creek School Division Superintendent
1989-90 Warren Phillips County of Mountain View Assistant Superintendent
1988-89 Dr. John McCarthy Calgary Catholic Superintendent
1987-88 Gary Kiernan Lakeland Public Superintendent
1986-87 Jacqueline Gee Strathcona County Associate Superintendent
1985-86 Robert David County of Lacombe Superintendent
1984-85 Harold Parr (D)* Rocky View School Division Deputy Superintendent
1982-84 Gerry Heck Fort McMurray Catholic Superintendent
July-September 1982 Bill Brownlee (D)* Red Deer Public Superintendent
1981-82 Dr. Gordon Rancier Strathcona County Superintendent
1980-81 Dennis Grant Grande Prairie Catholic Superintendent
1979-80 Dr. Robert Plaxton (D)* Lethbridge Public Superintendent
1978-79 Gerry Wilson Three Hills School Division Superintendent
1977-78 Dr. Harold MacNeil (D)* Edmonton Catholic Superintendent
1976-77 Alvin Myhre (D)* County of Parkland Superintendent
1975-76 Dr. Jack Van Tighem (D)* Calgary Catholic Superintendent
1974-75 Harold Jepson (D)* County of Mountain View Superintendent
1973-74 Bert Strain (D)* Stettler School District Superintendent
1972-73 Frank Riddle (D)* Medicine Hat Public Superintendent
1971-72 Jack James (D)* Calgary Public Sec. Schools Supt.
1970-71 Dr. Harold MacNeil (D)* Edmonton Catholic Superintendent
1969-70 Robert Kimmit (D)* Lethbridge Catholic Superintendent
1968-69 Dr. Robert Warren (D)* Calgary Public Superintendent
1967-68 Harold Dawe (D)* Red Deer Public Superintendent
1966-67 Dr. Olaf Larson (D)* Medicine Hat Public Superintendent
1964-66 Dr. Peter Bargen (D)* Edmonton Public Superintendent

*(D) Deceased