FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hanover School Division Hires Director of Learning
Steinbach, MB. May 6, 2015 - Hanover School Division is pleased to announce its recent hire of Darren
Kuropatwa, as Director of Learning. Kuropatwa brings a wealth of administrative and educational
experience to this newly created position, having spent the last four years as Curriculum Coordinator for
the St. James-Assiniboia School Division, and having previously worked for the Ministry of Education in the
provinces of Quebec and Manitoba.
“I love learning. As the new Director of Learning I'm looking forward to sharing that passion with everyone
in Hanover, but I think I'm most looking forward to working with all the staff and students to make HSD
the most enviable learning environment in Canada,” said Kuropatwa.
Primary responsibilities of the Director of Learning will include leading Learning Coaches in supporting
instructional practice, building of instructional capacity for teachers, developing teaching strategies for
student engagement, facilitating the use of educational technology for enhanced learning, and providing
curricular resources to principals in support of school instructional plans.
“I am thrilled that Darren will be joining our team. He brings experience, creativity, and tremendous
energy to this significant role, and is an innovator in the field of instructional practice,” says Randy Dueck,
CEO Superintendent of the Hanover School Division.
Kuropatwa is a sought after presenter at educational conferences. His unique skill set, an in-depth
knowledge of pedagogy, leading edge technology skills, and boundless creativity, provide an excellent fit
in this new role as Director of Learning.
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About Hanover School Division
Hanover is a student-centred school division striving for excellence while developing skills and promoting values for a
productive and wholesome life. Representing 18 schools in 9 communities, Hanover School Division consists of
approximately 7,800 students and 1,000 total staff.
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“Hanover is a student-centred school division striving for excellence while developing skills and promoting values for a productive and wholesome life.”
5 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach, MB, R5G 0E2 Tel: 204-326-6471 Fax: 204-326-9901 [email protected]
http://hsd.ca