Welcoming Our New Administrators for 2025-2026

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is excited to welcome a number of new Principals and Vice-Principals to schools across the district for the 2025-2026 school year. Some of these leaders are new to the administration role, and others have been promoted from Vice Principal to Principal. They each bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to their new roles, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have on students, staff, and school communities.

Principals

  • Lori Dingwell – Exeter ES
  • Kristin Frank – Little Falls PS
  • Danielle Holden – Avon PS
  • Amy Kipfer – Romeo PS
  • Joshua McClinchey – Brookside PS

Vice-Principals

  • Vanessa Beringer – Elma Township PS
  • Melissa DeBrouwer – Bedford PS
  • Carrie Huffman – Stratford Intermediate School
  • Sandra Kunkel – South Huron DHS
  • Julie McCall – North Perth Westfield ES
  • Sharon Sandink – Listowel Eastdale PS 
  • Jared Webb – North Perth Westfield ES

Find individual spotlights below to help you get to know each of these administrators a little better, including their experience, what excites them about this new role, and even a few fun facts.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming these leaders to their new roles at AMDSB!

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