News Release
Steinbach, MB, April 26, 2024 – The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Thomson as principal of Mitchell Elementary School (MES), effective September 2024.
Jennifer has been the vice-principal at Mitchell Elementary School since September 2023. With 19 years of service at MES, she brings administrative and teaching experience and established community relationships to her new position. During her tenure at MES, Jennifer has served in various capacities: as learning support/guidance in 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 and as interim vice-principal and learning support in 2021-2022. She was a classroom teacher at MES for 15 years, teaching kindergarten from 2012 to 2020 and grades 1-3 from 2005 to 2011. Jennifer also served as an interim teacher at South Oaks School in 2012.
Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba in 2004 and is currently enrolled in the university’s Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (Educational Administration).
The Board of Trustees congratulates Jennifer and wishes her all the best in her new position for the 2024-2025 school year.