Simpson to replace Love at Fort High

The Rainy River District School Board has announced several new appointments for principals and vice-principals of its schools, effective this September.
Ian Simpson will replace Brian Love as vice-principal of Fort Frances High School.
The board wishes Love all the best in retirement, and appreciates his years of dedication to student achievement as an administrator.
Jim Chorney, previously vice-principal at Rainy River High School, will remain there with his appointment to the position of acting principal.
Meanwhile, Don McBride, previously vice-principal of Sturgeon Creek School and the Sturgeon Creek Secondary Alternative Program, will serve as vice-principal of RRHS and Sturgeon Creek Secondary Alternative Program.
Lucinda Meyers, principal of Donald Young School in Emo, will serve as principal of Riverview School in Rainy River and McCrossen-Tovell School, supported by Anne Carradice, who is returning from a leave of absence.
Kerri Tolen, previously vice-principal of Riverview School, is appointed to the position of principal of Donald Young School and Nestor Falls School.
Jennifer Baker is appointed vice-principal of Donald Young School and Nestor Falls School.
During the 2007-08 school year, Baker has been teaching Grade 4-8 French at Riverview School, as well as Grade 9 French and Student Success at Rainy River High School.
From 2001-07, she was an educator in Geraldton, Ont., where she held roles such as junior division teacher, special education resource teacher, and principal’s designate.
Finally, Leslie Barr-Kellar will assume the role of vice-principal of Robert Moore School in Fort Frances.
The principals and vice-principals look forward to working in their new positions with students, staff, and the community.
In respect to this year’s appointments, Education Director Jack McMaster noted the importance of school leaders.
“School administration plays a key role in student success,” he noted.
“We are excited about the opportunities that the changes for the 2008/09 school year provide for our leaders, staff, and ultimately the students.”