Prince George, B.C.-In the wake of the sudden  retirement of Brian Pepper,  SD57 has  named  an interim Superintendent to fill the role  until a new  Superintendent is  hired.Board of Education Chair Tony Cable  has announced Sharon Cairns  will take on the duties as Interim Superintendent effective immediately.

“Ms. Cairns has a long history of service to School District No. 57 (Prince George) ”  says Cable “and we are pleased that she will continue that service as our Interim Superintendent for the next few months.”

Cable says Cairns has  been with the  School District for  more than 30 years, “She has been a teacher, a vice-principal, a principal and an Assistant Superintendent. The Board looks forward to Ms. Cairns’ leadership as she works with trustees, all staff and our education partners to enhance student learning.”

The Board will begin its  province wide search  to hire a permanent  Superintendent in  January.

Pepper submitted his resignation last week,  making  it effective  December 31st, an unusual move  considering there is still  half of a school year to complete.  In his  letter of  resignation he cited  reasons of  “health and opportunity”  for his departure.