Prairie Rose School Division

By Brian Konrad

Clarke leaving after nearly four years

Prairie Rose Public Schools superintendent to retire

May 4, 2021 | 8:47 AM

DUNMORE, AB — Trustees with the Prairie Rose School Division will begin the process of looking for a new superintendent.

Current superintendent Roger Clarke will retire as of Nov. 1.

Clarke joined Prairie Rose in August of 2017 following a long career as a teacher and superintendent with Fort Vermillion School Division.

In a release, Clarke says “the decision to retire presents many mixed emotions.”

“The need to spend time with elderly parents is a significant driver and has played a major part in altering the life plan for my wife and I,” said Clarke.

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Prairie Rose board chair Stuart Angle says they’ve been fortunate to learn and grow under Clarke guidance these past four years.

“Roger understands the challenges, but also the benefits, of living in rural Alberta and has led our board to explore new and exciting opportunities for children. The board thanks Roger for his passion and leadership excellence and we wish him all the best in his retirement” said Angle.

The board hopes to have a successor in place in time for the transition of the leadership position this fall.