Heather Gust Named as Vice Principal of Irvine School

Prairie Rose Public Schools would like to congratulate Heather Gust on accepting the Vice Principal (VP) position at Irvine School. 

Having spent her 17-year teaching career in the Medicine Hat area, Heather began with Prairie Rose Public Schools this past fall as a grade four teacher at Irvine School. Prior to that, she worked as an early elementary teacher and classroom support teacher at Ross Glen and Southview schools. In addition to a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, Gust has a post-graduate certificate in Reading and Literacy and a Professional Master of Education in Literacy Education from Queen's University. Before obtaining her education degree, she also earned a diploma as a speech-language pathology assistant.

“I am both thrilled and honoured to accept the vice-principalship position at Irvine School,” says Gust. “Becoming part of the Irvine family and Prairie Rose Public School has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my career. I am deeply grateful to continue working alongside such a dedicated group of students, staff and families.”

"Heather has been a great addition to our Irvine School staff this year and brings many exceptional skills to our education team,” says Principal Trent Rayner. “We are fortunate to have someone with her extensive background in reading and literacy instruction and I look forward to working alongside her as we continue to develop exceptional learning opportunities for students.”

Heather Gust will officially assume the role of vice principal at Irvine School at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The vice principal opening follows current VP Kerry Watson's retirement at the end of the current school year.