Sherry Pfannmuller
Mayerthorpe
Summary
Innovative principal with strengths in strategic planning and community engagement. Committed to empowering staff and students and transforming cultures while creating a respectful, trusting environment that enhances educational experiences and drives academic success. Proactive leader and team player with a proven track record of creating collaborative opportunities for staff and students.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal, Swan Hills School
Pembina Hills School Division
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Principal, Sangudo Community School
Northern Gateway Public Schools
03.2019 - 2023
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Implemented imbedded Collaborative Team Meeting time into timetables
- Implementation of a district Quality Learning Environment framework to enhance student achievement and build teacher capacity and efficacy
- Supported and collaborated with community group to create and implement the starting of an on-site community day care
Assistant Principal, Inclusive Ed Facilitator
Northern Gateway Public Schools
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
Teacher
Northern Gateway Public Schools
1996 - 2018
- Taught all grades kindergarten through grade six
- Taught music grades kindergarten through grade six
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Education
Master of Education - Leadership in Education
City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington12-2019
Bachelor of Education - Secondary: Physical Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta05-1994
Skills
- Empowering leader
- Creates culture of trust and respect
- Collaborative mindset
- Engages community
- Active listener
- Evidence-informed, strategic planner
Accomplishments
Budget Input Committee, Pembina Hills School Division
- Works directly with senior administration (e.g., superintendent, secretary treasurer, senior administration) to review budget assumptions, constraints, and goals.
- Engages in dialogue about funding priorities, trade-offs, and long-term financial planning.
- Offers feedback and recommendations rather than making final decisions.
District Quality Learning Environment Administrative Team
- Collaborator on the implementation of the district Quality Learning Environment framework to enhance student achievement and build teacher capacity and efficacy
Highway 43 Victim Services
- Volunteer Board Member serving the vulnerable population supporting the community
Economic Development Committee, Town of Swan Hills
- Volunteer member at large. The EDC plays a key role in strengthening the local economy through strategic planning and policy guidance, business attraction, retention and expansion, and project review and recommendations
Certification
- Leadership Quality Standard 2019
- SIVA (Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments) 2023
- Level 1 VTRA (Violent Threat Risk Assessment) training 2021
- Intermediate First Aid Blended 2025
Includes AED and CPR Level C
Timeline
Principal, Swan Hills School
Pembina Hills School Division
08.2023 - Current
Principal, Sangudo Community School
Northern Gateway Public Schools
03.2019 - 2023
Assistant Principal, Inclusive Ed Facilitator
Northern Gateway Public Schools
08.2018 - 03.2019
Teacher
Northern Gateway Public Schools
1996 - 2018
Master of Education - Leadership in Education
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Education - Secondary: Physical Sciences
University of Alberta