By Troy Gillard

moving north

Peter Barron resigning as Clearview Public Schools Superintendent

Apr 21, 2020 | 7:00 PM

Peter Barron is moving on to the next chapter of his education career.

Barron has informed Clearview Public Schools he is resigning as Superintendent at the end of July to assume the same role with Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools.

Barron joined Clearview as Superintendent in July 2014. During his tenure Clearview has embraced many initiatives that have benefited students and staff, the district says in a release, including Google Apps for Education, Chromebooks, makerspaces, literacy programs as well as the implementation of the Start Right program for Pre-K children. Clearview also adopted system-wide improvements including Hour Zero (an incident response system and PowerSchool (a new student information system).

The division says Barron is especially proud of the Collaborative Response Model, a program which teams up teachers to work together to support the most vulnerable students. These initiatives and others have contributed to a marked improvement in results in student achievement.

“I am immensely proud of the results we have achieved in Clearview over the past six years. We have an outstanding staff and very supportive communities,” says Barron. “Although I am excited to take on this next challenge, the timing is not ideal given the outbreak of COVID-19. I am confident, however, that schools will be back in session in the fall, and I will work to ensure a smooth transition.”

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“As a Board we want to thank Mr. Barron for the excellent work he has done for us during his tenure as Superintendent,” says Board Chair Greg Hayden. “He has brought a maturity and calmness to the role of Superintendent that we have valued, particularly when facing difficult decisions. We wish Peter all the best as he takes this new position with Wetaskiwin.”

Clearview Public Schools will be hiring a consultant to support the Board of Trustees in finding the best candidate to replace Barron as Superintendent.

“My six years with Clearview are the highlight of my professional career,” Baron added. “I am blessed to have worked here and to have made so many friends. I wish everyone, students, staff, and parents the very best in the future. I look forward to finishing the current school year here in Clearview and the chance to personally thank all those with whom I have had the privilege to work.”