An interim Director of Education has been named for Chinook School Division.

While Liam Choo-Foo is on secondment with the Ministry of Education, Kyle McIntyre will serve as Director of Education.

McIntyre has served as Deputy Director of Chinook School Division since August 2009.

“I have been proud to be part of the Chinook School Division since its inception and I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to lead our team at Chinook,” the interim Director of Education said. “I look forward to working closer with our board, our staff and with the provincial leadership team to continue meet the learning needs of our students during these fiscally challenging times.”

McIntyre's 26-year career in Education has seen stops in Eastend, Broadview, Lloydminster, Saskatoon and Swift Current.

He has been a teacher, vice principal and principal, along with multiple years of service as the Director of Education for the Eastend School Division. McIntyre's experience in the position provides comfort for the board, according to the Chinook School Division's Board Chair, Larry Caswell.

“We are very fortunate to have such a talented and experienced individual within our organization willing to take on the administrative leadership for Chinook. Choo-Foo and McIntyre have worked successfully as a team for nearly 10 years and I expect that the transition will be very smooth,” explained Caswell. “Kyle effectively filled this role when Liam was away for provincial projects and during a sabbatical, so we expect him to continue doing an excellent job. The Board is very confident that he will continue to put students first and maintain Chinook as a great place to work and learn.”

Kyle McIntyre immediately takes over the role from Liam Choo-Foo, as the former Director of Education's secondment officially began April 1st.