Red Deer Catholic has new superintendent of schools

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has selected Rhonda Nixon as the division's new superintendent of schools.

Nixon has been appointed into the role, as of Monday, Sept. 8, following a "comprehensive national search" conducted by the division's board of trustees, RDCRS stated in a media release this week.

“I am honoured to serve in the role of superintendent for the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division," said Nixon.

"My first priorities are to get to know staff, parents, students and community partners. I look forward to working together to continue to bring the mission and vision alive in our division and to continue the trajectory of well-established success through the hard work of our staff."

Nixon has had a 25-year career in Catholic education in Alberta, and has held divers