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Alumnus Honoured as Top Principal
By Costa Maragos , External Relations
He is currently the principal at St . Francis Community School , which is part of the Regina Catholic School Division . Prior to this position , Wahl served as principal at St . Jerome School and St . Michael Community School .
“ I understand that winning any award is a team effort . I have always been fortunate to work with caring individuals who want success for students ,” says Wahl .
Alumnus James Wahl , Prinicipal , St . Francis Community School , Regina , SK
Alumnus James Wahl ( B . Ed . ’ 95 ) has been recognized as one of the top principals in Canada .
Canada ’ s Outstanding Principals Awards are presented annually by The Learning Partnership , a national charitable organization with a mandate to support , promote , and advance public education in Canada . Wahl is one of 40 principals from across Canada to receive the award this year .
In addition to Wahl ’ s numerous innovative initiatives , The Learning Partnership says Wahl has shown that “ learning is about the journey rather than the destination .”
At the University of Regina one of those people was Dr . Dave Friesen , professor Emeritus and Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Human Resources .
“ I had the honour of working with many good people at the U of R ,” says Wahl . “ Dr . Dave Friesen was the key education professors for me . I owe a lot to Dave and think of him often .”
For Wahl , one of the most important things an educator can do is build a space conducive for learning .
“ We need an environment that focuses on the individual learning needs of the student ,” said Wahl . “ My job as principal is to create the necessary relationship with staff , students , parents and greater community to make all of this work .”
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