On March 21, parents of students at the Niverville High School (NHS) received early notice from principal Kimberley Funk of her impending transfer to another school in the division.
In the fall of 2024, Funk will assume the role of vice-principal at the Steinbach Regional Secondary School. Funk has served as principal of NHS since it first opened its doors in 2019.
As a matter of personal privacy, the Hanover School Division (HSD) was unwilling to provide comment on Funk’s transfer.
“A decision regarding Kimberley’s replacement has yet to be made but will be completed before the end of this school year,” says Bob Wiebe, communications director at HSD. “The division will publicly announce when her replacement has been chosen.”
Funk became known for her passion and energy at NHS through the introduction of a relatively unique approach to teaching called project-based learning (PBL).
“I want to take this opportunity to express how exciting it has been to open a new school and build something from the ground up,” Funk wrote in a statement to parents. “It has definitely been a once in a lifetime experience and I am so proud of the work that we have done here over the past five years. We have also successfully weathered a few storms along the way and that has been due to the amazing teachers and incredible support staff in this building who are truly passionate about kids and providing them with the best education possible.”
Funk’s announcement comes just weeks after HSD superintendent-CEO Shelley Amos also gave notice. Amos’s replacement has also yet to be named.
Amos will take on the role of Superintendent of Education/CEO at the Pembina Trails School Division in Winnipeg. Amos has been with HSD in various capacities for the past 22 years.
