Suzanne Cottyn has officially transitioned from her interim role and is now serving as the permanent Superintendent and CEO of Mountain View School Division (MVSD). MVSD announced on Tuesday.
"I really appreciate the opportunity to continue in this role and serve Mountain View School Division," said Cottyn.
Suzanne has over 29 years of experience in education and holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration.
After beginning her teaching career in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division in Winnipeg, Suzanne returned to Dauphin in 2003, joining MVSD. She held the positions of teacher, resource teacher, reading recovery teacher, K-6 principal, coordinator of curriculum, assessment, and assistant superintendent.
"I have a heart to serve the community. I feel being in this role is one of the ways I can serve the Parkland and MVSD community," commented Cottyn. "We have an excellent team to work with that puts in their best effort every day. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with them."
The Board of Trustees looks forward to working with Suzanne in fulfilling Mountain View's motto of "keeping learners at the centre".
"It's each one of us every day, showing up and doing our best," ended Cottyn. "We strive to support our students, help them grow as learners, and as people. That way, they can go out and be excellent citizens and accomplish many incredible things as they move forward in their lives."
The Board of Trustees says they're looking forward to working with Suzanne.
