New Principal named for Académie Saint-André Academy

Beaumont— St. Thomas Aquinas Roman (STAR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Curt Baron as the new Principal of Académie Saint-André Academy as of the 2017/2018 school year.

Mr. Baron is currently the Vice – Principal at Académie Saint-André Academy in Beaumont, where he has served in that capacity for two years. He has been with STAR Catholic for nine years, having previously served as Principal at Father Lacombe Catholic School in Lacombe and St. Augustine School in Ponoka. Mr. Baron received his Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. He is currently working on his Master’s in Religious Education from Newman Theological College.

“This is an exciting opportunity. Since joining Saint-André two years ago I have been inspired by all the amazing staff and students at our school. I look forward to growing Saint-André, reinforcing those relationships with our families and transitioning the school to a K-4 grade configuration,” said Baron.

Mr. Baron replaces Mr. Jim McMullen, who will be Principal of École Mother d’Youville School, set to open in Beaumont in September 2017.

Based in central Alberta, Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman (STAR) Catholic School Division represents 11 schools that serve the communities of Beaumont, Drayton Valley, Lacombe, Leduc, Ponoka, and Wetaskiwin. The STAR Catholic Schools team of teachers and support staff are committed to giving nearly 4,000 students across our division every opportunity to achieve their potential in a caring, safe and Christ-centred environment.

For more information, contact:

Manager of Communications
Vince Burke
STAR Catholic Schools
(780) 986-2500
vince.burke@starcatholic.ab.ca