Superintendent Chris Kennedy’s Blog

• 29 Questions I’m Still Asking About Education June 24, 2025
  For the past few years, I have ended each school year with a list post, one item for every year I’ve worked in education. It’s become a bit of a tradition, a way to pause, reflect and take stock before heading into summer. In 2022, I wrote about 26 teachers and the 26 lessons they […]
• Words for this Year’s Graduates June 16, 2025
  I love graduation season.  I did a quick tally the other day and realized I have been to nearly 50 graduation ceremonies since I arrived in West Vancouver 18 years ago. Most years, I make it to at least three events. Grad ceremonies are fascinating—they’re like time capsules, reflecting the mood of the moment, the […]
• The Art and Science of Placing Principals and Vice-Principals May 12, 2025
  Every spring in schools, one of the most anticipated emails arrives: our principal and vice-principal appointments for the fall. This post offers a window into how these important decisions are made—and why they matter so deeply to our school communities. It is a tradition that always stirs interest. People read closely, scroll quickly to find […]