School Leadership Changes for the 2025-2026 School Year
Comox Valley Schools is pleased to announce two new principals joining our district and an update to a number of principal and vice-principal assignments for the 2025–2026 school year.
New Principals joining Comox Valley Schools:
- Raun Rainbow has been appointed Principal of Airport Elementary. You can read Raun’s biography here: Biography – Raun Rainbow
- Tanya Larkin will be the new Principal of Brooklyn Elementary. You can read Tanya’s biography here: Biography– Tanya Larkin
Leadership Staffing Transition:
- Karma Taiji – Principal, G.P. Vanier Secondary
- Stephanie Baker – Principal, Glacier View Secondary
- Mireille Appelbe – Principal, Miracle Beach Elementary
- Zale Darnel – Principal, Aspen Park Elementary
- Noah Burdett – Principal, Courtenay Elementary
- Christian Streit – Acting Principal, ɣole Puntledge Park Elementary
- Alissa Pratt – Vice-Principal, ɣole Puntledge Park Elementary
- Julia Douglas – Vice-Principal, Lake Trail Community School
- Dave Miller – Vice-Principal, Highland Secondary
- Dwayne Mills – Vice-Principal, Mark R. Isfeld Secondary
- Jennifer Fritzsche – Vice-Principal, Mark R. Isfeld Secondary
- Sherrie Martens – Vice-Principal, G.P. Vanier Secondary
We are also pleased to welcome three administrators to the Principal Pool:
- Yolanda Lehton
- Christian Streit
- Marieke Holtkamp
We welcome Raun and Tanya to our district and congratulate all of our leaders on their new roles. Their leadership and dedication continue to strengthen our schools and support student success throughout the Comox Valley.
