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Superintendents' Office

Superintendents' Office

The Superintendent of Schools provides advice and support to the Board of Trustees and ensures board policy is implemented effectively. They are supported in this work by Assistant Superintendents and the Division Support Team.

The Superintendent is also responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, coordinating and evaluating administrative regulations, and sound educational and business practices to achieve the Division’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Priorities.


dr-chris-fuzessy-1.pngDr. Christopher Fuzessy

Superintendent of Schools

403-652-3001
superintendent@fsd38.ab.ca

Christopher is the Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer at Foothills School Division (FSD) in southern Alberta. In his role, Christopher is committed to ensuring that FSD is "A Place for All" by focusing on the empowerment and well-being of students, staff, and the broader community. He is a strong advocate for placing education at the center of a flourishing community, a responsibility he holds dearly.

With a comprehensive career spanning nearly every role within the education system, Christopher brings a wealth of experiential knowledge to his position. His practical experience is further strengthened by his academic credentials, including a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s Degree, Educational Studies from Concordia University, as well as a PhD from the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Christopher's dedication to education and community well-being underscores his leadership at FSD, where he continuously creates opportunities for growth and development across the entire school division.



missing-Student%20ID.jpgKatelyn Nickel

Assistant Superintendent, 
Corporate Services



Has leadership and responsibility for:

  • Financial reporting including Operating Budget and Capital Budget
  • Student fee collection
  • Sourcing of goods and services, contract management
  • Technology services
  • Transportation
  • Facility construction, renovation and maintenance
  • Building operations


2022_DavidsonA.jpgAllen Davidson

Assistant Superintendent, 
Employee Services




Has leadership and responsibility for:

  • Staff Recruitment
  • Staff Professional Development
  • Payroll and Benefits
  • Talent Management
  • Employee Recognition


missing-Student%20ID-1.jpgCaroline Roberts

Assistant Superintendent, Learning Services


Has leadership and responsibility for:

  • Education planning, school improvement, data analysis, and results reporting
  • Student learning and achievement
  • Staff learning and development
  • Curriculum, design, instruction, and assessment
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Indigenous learning
  • Inclusive learning
  • Continuum of supports and services
  • Counselling and therapy services
  • Wellness and well-being, mental health supports and social emotional learning
  • French immersion , languages and English as an additional language
  • Alternative, specialized, outreach, digital, and home schooling programs
  • Student attendance


Supporting Team:

Hollie Darel

Executive Assistant
T:  403-652-6501
E: execassistant@fsd38.ab.ca


Sara Fox

Manager of Communications & Community Relations
Privacy & ATI Coordinator
T: 403-652-6502
E: communications@fsd38.ab.ca 

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