NEWS RELEASE
Steinbach, MB. June 2, 2026 – Hanover School Division Superintendent/CEO Joe Thiessen has submitted his resignation to the Board of Trustees and will step down from the position on December 31, 2026.
Over a remarkable career spanning more than three decades in education, Joe has served the Hanover School Division as a teacher, principal, and Superintendent/CEO, leaving a lasting impact on students, staff, and the broader school community. His journey in Hanover began in 1995, when he joined the division as a teacher, serving students in the early, middle, and senior years at Niverville Collegiate Institute, Blumenort School, and Woodlawn School. In 2004, he was appointed principal of Mitchell Elementary School, where he provided steady and caring leadership for 20 years.
Since becoming Superintendent/CEO, Joe has worked collaboratively with trustees, staff, families, and community partners to support student learning and strengthen the division’s commitment to educational excellence.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve Hanover School Division as a teacher, principal, and Superintendent/CEO,” said Thiessen. “Each role I have held has reinforced my belief in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside dedicated staff, students, families, and community members throughout my career.”
On behalf of Hanover School Division, the Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation to Joe for his many contributions to the division over the past 30 years and wishes him all the best in his future plans.
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