Esther Van Beek
Assistant Principal
Esther van Beek has spent her entire professional career with Parkland School Division beginning her journey as a Grade 6 classroom teacher at Muir Lake School in 2008. She also taught Grade 5 and Grade 3 at Muir Lake before joining the staff at Prescott Learning Centre when it opened in the fall of 2016. While at Prescott, she taught Grades 5 through 7, and was also a 7/8/9 Career & Technology Foundations (CTF) teacher. Her first foray into school leadership was when she joined the Admin team at Prescott Learning Centre as Assistant Principal back in 2021.
Mrs. van Beek earned a Bachelor of Education Degree with a minor in French as a Second Language from the University of Alberta in 2008 and possesses a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Research from the University of Calgary (2018). She currently working towards the University of Alberta's Graduate Certificate in School Leadership Program.
"It has been an absolute privilege to serve the students, staff, and families of Prescott Learning Centre. Saying goodbye to such a vibrant and caring school community is bittersweet. However, I am excited and deeply honoured to step into the role of Assistant Principal at Woodhaven Middle School. I look forward to embracing new challenges, supporting students in new ways, and continuing to grow as a school leader."