Summerland Montessori School and Prairie Valley Preschool has appointed a new head of school.
Sheena Fowlie has been a teacher at the secular independent school for seven years and is a certified Montessori instructor.
In addition to her teaching experience, she has also served as the school’s summer program coordinator.
She will continue to teach one of the classes at the school next year.
“Ms. Sheena brings a very strong skill set to the job and also provides a comfortable continuity for both our families and staff,” said Sheila Hawthorne, president of the school’s board of directors.
Cal Johnson, the former head of school, is moving to a new position in Kimberly.
During his 11 years as head of school, Johnson implemented the school’s Junior Kindergarten program, the hockey development program, the house system for students and the Grade 4 and 5 field trips to Silver Lake and Victoria.
“Cal has done a wonderful job as the head of school and will be greatly missed,” Hawthorne said. “He has a great opportunity in Kimberly, so we are sending him off with our thanks and best wishes.”
