A New Face at the VSB

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The Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) Suzanne Hoffman’s resignation to become the CEO of the British Columbia School Trustees Association; Helen McGregor, former Superintendent of Curriculum and Student Achievement at the District School Board of Niagara (“DSBN”), will become the new superintendent of one of Canada’s most complex public education systems.

Before becoming the new superintendent, McGregor helped to ensure that school sports were reintroduced to the DSBN after the COVID-19 lockdown, according to an announcement obtained from BP Sports Niagara. 

Besides the reintroduction of school sports, McGregor’s decision to cancel student examinations in the fall of the 2020/2021 gained notable attention. McGregor told the Niagara Review “Students are learning differently this year, with many learning in-person for part of the week, and others learning exclusively online,” speaking on the district’s decision.

Upon becoming superintendent, McGregor will supervise a school board that has over 50,000 students, 109 learning facilities, and one online-learning platform. She will be working with nine trustees and one student trustee, nine departments, and countless staff members in developing the VSB Education Plan 2026, and many other projects of the Vancouver School District.

“I am honoured to join the students and staff at Vancouver School District as superintendent,” and that “I look forward to engaging with students, families, educators and stakeholders as we chart an ambitious new path to support the success of all students.” The statement also said she brings expertise in “curriculum and curriculum support services, equity and inclusion, Indigenous education, provincial assessments, information technology, e-learning, alternative education and more.”

A new superintendent brings a new vision. “As a board, we are excited to welcome Mrs. McGregor to Vancouver,” says Trustee Carmen Cho.