Staffing Announcement - Principal Ecole Good Shepherd School

Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Jacealyn Hempel as Principal of École Good Shepherd School.   

Mrs. Hempel graduated from University of Calgary with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Education.  She later attained her Masters of Education from Gonzaga University.  She began her career in Canmore, Alberta at Our Lady of the Snows and then transferred to Strathmore to teach at Sacred Heart Academy.  A few years later, she went to Okotoks to teach at École Good Shepherd School before shifting into the Vice Principal position where she has been for the last 8 years.  

“I have had the honor of working with incredible leaders and teachers who have all contributed to my leadership knowledge and growth. I am so thankful for their conversations, mentorship, learning, and nudges to challenge myself along the way.  To the teachers, students, support staff, parents, and community of École Good Shepherd School, you have always been dedicated to excellence in education, have a passion for learning, a strong faith base, and perseverance that is so inspirational.  It is a true honor to be a part of this family and to continue to build on this strong foundation.  I am very excited to enter this new role and I look forward to growing, leading, and learning alongside the École Good Shepherd School community.  Thank you for this opportunity!”  

Superintendent Dr. Scott Morrison shared, “Mrs. Hempel has distinguished herself as a gifted educational leader demonstrating faith, passion, vision, integrity, and grit. She routinely serves elbow-to-elbow with teachers, working together with them to serve students. École Good Shepherd School remains in good hands!”