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The Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education supports Lisa Carson as the successful candidate for the role of Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education.

Following a competitive, national search for the role of Assistant Superintendent, Lisa has been selected as the chosen candidate. With over 20 years of experience in education, Lisa brings a vast knowledge of K-12 curriculum, instructional leadership, differentiated professional learning structures, and background in diverse secondary portfolios including humanities and arts-based teaching. She has district experience managing departments, including Curriculum and Instruction, Inclusive and Indigenous Education, elementary and secondary education, budgets, and supervision and evaluation of principals and district staff. 

Since 2010, Lisa has been a senior team member of the Superintendent’s administrative teams in two large school districts, including five years as the Assistant Superintendent in School District No. 57 (Prince George) and, most recently, the Director of Instruction for the past seven years in School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). Lisa’s experience also includes supporting the development of District and School Learning Plans, oversight of the implementation of BC’s revised curriculum, and being a member of the provincial working group for the examination and redevelopment of Dimension of Practice (leadership standards) for the British Columbia School Superintendents’ Association.

“We welcome Lisa to her new role as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, and we look forward to continuous improvement in student learning through her secondary portfolios and designated K-12 Families of Schools,” shared Board Chair Heather Grieve. 

Lisa holds multiple post-secondary qualifications, including a Bachelor of Arts (Brandon University), a professional teaching certification through the Professional Development Program (Simon Fraser University), Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Simon Fraser University), and the Transformative Educational Leadership Program (University of British Columbia).

“Lisa is a proven leader, a skilled educator, and a supportive senior team member who understands the learning opportunities and challenges facing schools. Having supported schools and students from pre-K to Grade 12 through various portfolios throughout her career, I am excited to work with Lisa as part of our executive team,” shared Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Nixon. 

“I am honoured to be selected as the next Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education. I welcome this opportunity to support educational leaders as they strive to maintain quality learning experiences throughout the District. I look forward to carrying on the work of supporting schools and leaders in 糖心Swag as we continue to build learning environments that value equity, inclusion, and focus on student learning,” Ms. Carson shared.

Ms. Carson begins her appointment on August 1, 2024.