The Sooke School District’s Executive Team provides strategic leadership and direction to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. Working closely with schools, staff, families, and the Board of Education, the team oversees district operations, learning initiatives, and community partnerships that support student success and well-being.
Resolving Concerns
We encourage families and community members to share their concerns or challenges directly with the staff member, school, or site most closely involved. Working together at this level often leads to the quickest and most effective solutions. To learn more, visit Resolving Concerns and find out how to ensure your question or issue is addressed at the right level before reaching out to a member of the Executive team.
Paul Block
Superintendent/CEO
(250) 474-9811
The Superintendent is the Chief Executive Officer of a school district responsible for the supervision of schools, implementation of approved programs, evaluations of senior staff, overseeing of district budgets and reporting to the Board of Education.
Brian Jonker
Secretary-Treasurer
(250) 474-9836
The Secretary-Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Board of Education in accordance with the School Act and corresponding regulations.
Portfolio:
- Overall fiscal management
- Facilities (including maintenance, transportation, grounds, and custodial)
- Capital Planning
- Information Technology
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Monica Braniff
Deputy Superintendent
(250) 474-9871
Reporting to the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent is the Chief Operations Officer of the school district responsible for the supervision of schools, implementation of approved programs, evaluations of senior staff and programs.
Portfolio:
- Inclusive Education Services & English Language Learners
- NA'TSA'MAHT Indigenous Education
- Data & Analytics
- K-12 Teacher Staffing/Enrollment Lead
- Framework for Enhancing Student Learning
D'Arcy Deacon
Associate Superintendent
(250) 474-9821
Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendents are responsible for the general supervision of schools in the district, for the implementation of approved programs, for the evaluation of staff and programs. Associate Superintendents also ensure that close contact is maintained with principals, staff and the school community.
Portfolio:
- Middle and secondary schools
- Safe Schools
- Pathways & Choice (Academies, District Careers Department)
- Continuing Education, Online Learning and Blended Learning
- Student Review
- John Horgan Campus (West Shore Post-Secondary)
Vanessa White
Acting Associate Superintendent
(250) 474-9806
Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendents are responsible for the general supervision of schools in the district, for the implementation of approved programs, for the evaluation of staff and programs. Associate Superintendents also ensure that close contact is maintained with principals, staff and the school community.
Portfolio:
- Elementary Schools
- Early Learning and Child Care
- Curriculum Transformation
- Comprehensive School Health
- Food Security
- Emergency Preparations
Fred Hibbs
Executive Director, Human Resources
(250) 474-9802
Reporting to the Superintendent, the Executive Director provides strategic human resources leadership to support the growth and transformation of the District.
Portfolio:
- Labour relations
- Collective bargaining
- Occupational health, safety and wellness
- Recruitment
- Performance management
- Employee engagement
