Chief Superintendent: Lynnette Anderson
In accordance with the Education Act Section 222, the Chief Superintendent is the Chief Executive Officer of the Board and the Chief Education Officer of the Division. The Chief Superintendent reports directly to the Board and is accountable to the Board for the conduct and operation of the Division. All Board authority delegated to the staff of the Division is delegated through the Chief Superintendent.
A message from Chief Superintendent Anderson:
I am honoured to serve as Chief Superintendent of Edmonton Catholic Schools. At ECSD, our mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn, and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. Pope Francis offers guidance in achieving our mission when he says schools should educate students in “the true, the good, and the beautiful.”
We emphasize “the true” by focusing on literacy and numeracy, and by helping students apply their knowledge in real-life situations. We provide rich learning opportunities so each student can reach their full potential – spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and academically – on the path towards a meaningful life. We also embrace our truth that God is love, and that each person is created in His image and likeness.
We emphasize “the good” by celebrating goodness within our Division and the Catholic Church. ECSD is a welcoming, caring, and inclusive environment – where each day, countless good deeds are done by staff, students, and families. Indeed, we recognize the unique gifts and talents of every member of our community.
We emphasize “the beautiful” by ensuring our schools and chapels energize and inspire. Hallways and classrooms are decorated with wondrous student creations. Schools host numerous celebrations showcasing the beauty of our faith and of student achievements in academics, music, art, drama, dance, and athletics.
I am committed to ensuring ECSD remains a place of Catholic educational excellence. We will draw strength from each other as we aspire towards the message in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Working together, we will achieve Pope Francis’s vision for a rich student experience filled with truth, goodness, and beauty.
About Lynnette
Lynnette is a respected educator with a diverse career spanning over 27 years. She is proud to serve the Edmonton Catholic School Division as its Chief Superintendent. Throughout her career, Lynnette has served as a teacher, consultant, assistant principal, principal, division principal, and superintendent. Lynnette also spent two years on a secondment in the French Language and Education Branch at Alberta Education. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree and a Master of Education degree focused on early literacy, both from the University of Alberta. Lynnette finds strength and support in her family and faith. She is a wife and mother and is active in the St. Alphonsus Catholic Parish in Edmonton. Lynnette is committed to Catholic education and bringing students, staff, and families together to experience the love of God daily.
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Contact Information
- Email: superintendent@ecsd.net
- Phone: 780-441-6091