Central Okanagan Public Schools didn鈥檛 have to look far for their new superintendent.
Jon Rever will take over the position on July 1. He has been with the board since 1992 most recently serving as its acting deputy superintendent.
鈥淛onsa国际传媒 unwavering commitment to public education perfectly aligns with the board of educationsa国际传媒 strategic plan and our vision of Together We Learn,鈥 said school board chair Julia Fraser in a Tuesday press release.
鈥淲ith his deep understanding of our diverse learning communities, the Board is confident that Central Okanagan students and staff will continue to thrive with his leadership, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in education.鈥
Rever will take over for Kevin Kaardal, who has been Superintendent of Schools/CEO since 2015.
Rever grew up in the Okanagan graduating from Penticton Secondary School. He graduated from the University of British Columbia and earned his Masters at Gonzaga. He is presently completing his doctorate at UBC Okanagan.
His teaching career began in Powell River in 1991, but he quickly relocated to sa国际传媒 where he taught senior chemistry and math at KSS and Okanagan Mission.
He was appointed vice-principal at Hollywood Road Middle School in 1997 and Dr. Knox as principal in 2021.
Since 2004 to the present hesa国际传媒 held various administrative positions at the board office.
鈥淚鈥檓 really excited about the future,鈥 Rever said in an interview with The Courier, Tuesday.
The Central Okanagan board has a present student enrolment of about 25,653 鈥 fifth-largest in British Columbia.
The Board of Education thanks all who took part in the comprehensive process, which included candidates from across Canada. The Board extends their heartfelt thanks to the local rightsholders, partner groups, and employee groups who contributed invaluable insights in the superintendent of schools/CEO search process.
鈥淭he Board of Education thanks Kevin Kaardal for his decade of service to Central Okanagan Public Schools,鈥 said Fraser. 鈥淜evinsa国际传媒 transformative leadership leaves a legacy of progressive improvement that Jon Rever will surely continue to foster.鈥
The Board of Education thanks all who took part in the thoughtful and comprehensive process, which included candidates from across Canada. The Board extends their heartfelt thanks to the local Rightsholders, partner groups, and employee groups who contributed invaluable insights in the Superintendent of Schools/CEO search process.
