SD72 Announces New Superintendent Of Schools And CEO

The Board of Education for School District 72 has named a new superintendent of schools and chief executive officer, as Geoff Manning will officially take the reins on September 1st.

"We are very pleased to welcome Geoff as the new superintendent of Campbell River School District,” says Kat Eddy, chair of the School District 72 Board of Education.

“Geoff has a reputation as a visionary leader known for bringing people together. He exemplifies the values of positive relationship building and collaboration that is so important in our school district. Under Geoff’s guidance and direction, we look forward to continuing the collaborative work that our district has undertaken, specifically over the last four years.”

Manning comes to Campbell River from the Comox Valley School District (SD71) where he held a variety of senior leadership positions over the course of his 20 years with the district, most recently as acting superintendent.

Manning began his administrative career at Courtenay Middle School and then went on to serve as a vice-principal or principal at six different schools. During his tenure with Comox Valley School District, he was also the director of instruction for kindergarten to grade 12, assistant superintendent, and deputy superintendent.

Manning says he believes that building positive relationships is the key to connecting everyone in creating an effective learning community.

He says he has a focus on student learning and achievement and is an ardent promoter of staff and student well-being.

Some of Manning's professional highlights include working closely with the K’omoks First Nation to create a new Local Education Agreement focusing on improving Indigenous student outcomes in SD71, supporting environmental initiatives across the district, and working collaboratively with the District Parent Advisory Council, CUPE and the Comox Valley Teachers Association to improve the life chances of all students.