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ROSETOWN — Sun West School Division Board of Education has announced Darryl Seguin, currently superintendent/CEO of the Livingstone Range School Division in Alberta, will be the next Sun West Director of Education, beginning Aug. 1.

Before the Christmas break, the board began an extensive search for a new director of education, before deciding on Seguin in February. “We were pleased to have a strong field of candidates who were interested in Sun West,” stated Michele Whitfield, chair of the Sun West Board of Education.

“We are even more pleased that Darryl has accepted our invitation to lead Sun West. His combination of experience, team-building skills, and dedication to young people will continue to move Sun West in a positive direction,” she added.

Seguin has been superintendent/CEO of Livingstone Range since 2017. Before that, he had a successful career as a senior administrator, principal and teacher with Livingstone Range and several other school divisions in Alberta. He has 27 years of leadership experience, including 13 years at the school division level, and 14 years as a school-based administrator.

Recognizing that each person possesses unique strengths and abilities, Seguin enjoys creating engaging and innovative programs and opportunities to enhance student and staff success. He has a passion for lifelong learning and leadership development. In addition to meeting the Superintendent Leadership Quality Standard, Seguin has experience teaching the Leadership Quality Standard certification course for principals in Alberta and facilitating a number of FranklinCovey leadership training courses. 

“I am excited to join the Sun West trustees, staff, parents, families and communities as we work together to prioritize student learning and engagement and ensure Sun West students feel safe and cared for,” says Seguin.

“I have worked with Livingstone Range School Division for the past 20 years and although I am leaving behind a piece of my heart in Southern Alberta, I look forward to new friendships, opportunities and adventures with the Sun West community.”

“I am intrigued by Sun West’s innovative, collaborative and student-leadership focus. These are aspects that align well with my beliefs about education,” explains Seguin. 

“Working together, I believe the parents, staff and community members of the Sun West School Division will find great joy as we watch our students achieve success in their educational journeys.”