Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools now has an acting superintendent following the retirement superintendent Kathleen Finnigan
On Tuesday, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools’ board of trustees announced that Finnigan had retired effective immediately.
Ryan Ledene, associate superintendent of System Services, was appointed acting superintendent by the board.
Ledene has been with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools since 1998 and has served as a teacher, vice principal, and principal before joining the division’s senior administration team as an associate superintendent in 2012.
System Services, his most recent portfolio, included management of the division’s Facilities and Transportation departments. His previous associate superintendent portfolios include Faith Development & Division Support, and Human Resources.
Ledene holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, as well as a Master of Religious Education and Graduate Certificate in Catholic School Administration from Newman Theological College.
"Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools graciously thanks Dr. Finnigan for her years of service to our division and wishes her well in her future endeavours," said the board in a statement.
