CASS Presidents

 

CASS President’s Message

It is my honour and privilege to serve as the 61st President of the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) for the 2025–2026 year. As we look ahead, I am inspired by the collective strength and purpose of our membership and the vital role CASS plays in shaping the future of education in Alberta and beyond.

Guided by our vision of Leadership and System Excellence , CASS continues to stand at the forefront of educational leadership. Our mission—to empower system education leaders to ensure optimal learning for all students—remains the foundation of everything we do.

CASS’s core values ​​keep us grounded and focused:

  • 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 leaders.
  • Trustworthiness : We lead with integrity, transparency, and a unified voice.

In the year ahead, CASS is committed to leading Alberta and Canada in developing and sustaining a world-class education system. This work is only possible through the power of partnerships at the provincial and national level. Together, we will continue to strengthen system education leadership, foster innovation, and further the success of all students.

On behalf of the CASS Board of Directors, thank you for your ongoing dedication to the students, communities, and systems you serve. I look forward to working alongside each of you as we build on our collective momentum and lead with vision, integrity, and purpose.

With appreciation and commitment,
Michael McMann


Presidents

Years Served Name School Authority Position
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 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