The Fort McMurray Catholic School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Natasha MacArthur-Poole to the role of Superintendent of Schools beginning in the 2022/23 school year.
Natasha MacArthur-Poole has held the role of Deputy Superintendent since 2021. Prior to MacArthur-Poole’s current role she was Associate Superintendent, Director of Human Resources, and Principal of Father Mercredi HS and St Gabriel School.
During her time in these positions MacArthur-Poole has been a visionary leader who has always put people first. From leading the change at Father Mercredi High School to the grade 7-12 model and the creation of the Science and Technology Centre, she has shown dynamic leadership skills which have resulted in student and staff success.
At the Division level MacArthur-Poole has presided over a reinvigoration of the professional development model Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is following as well as stakeholder engagement, teacher recruitment and pandemic response.
“I’m truly honoured to be called to serve in this role. I have spent over 25 years in the Fort McMurray Catholic Schools family and I look forward to leading this strong school division in the next chapter of its journey. We have plenty of work to do coming out on what we pray is the other side of this pandemic, and we will continue to be a dynamic school division for our students, staff, and families.” – Natasha MacArthur-Poole.
The search for a new Superintendent of Schools began in January when Fort McMurray Catholic Schools Superintendent George McGuigan announced his retirement from the position effective the end of this school year.
As part of this process, the Fort McMurray Catholic Board of Education brought in an outside consultant whose experience ensured a full slate of candidates were considered for the position.
“The Fort McMurray Catholic Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Natasha MacArthur-Poole as Superintendent. MacArthur-Poole brings leadership, experience, and a commitment to excellence. The Board led a comprehensive nationwide search to determine the next Superintendent of Fort McMurray Catholic Schools. We are so proud to see that our successful candidate has been a member of our family for over 25 years already. The Board looks forward to working with MacArthur-Poole in ensuring our ongoing success and navigating the future of our Division.” – Cathie Langmead, Fort McMurray Catholic Board Chair
The Fort McMurray Catholic Board of Education would like to express their appreciation to current Superintendent George McGuigan for his leadership, dedication, and service to our families for the past 40 years. The entire Fort McMurray Catholic Schools family wishes him well on his next adventure.
