BCPVPA | BC Principals and Vice Principals

April 24, 2026 Message to Members

Our President recently attended the uLead Conference and connected with school leaders from across the world: read her observations and learn about the similar challenges shared by school leaders across contexts. Read the article here.

April 17, 2026 Message to Members

This week's President's Message offers a compelling take on effective communication and its importance for leaders. Learn more about where effective communication lies. Read the article here.

April 10, 2026 Message to Members

We are currently going through a bridge in education - a technological bridge. Learn about this bridge and the changing role of AI. Read how your leadership remains key, especially in times like this. Read the article here.

April 2, 2026 Message to Members

The BCPVPA Board of Directors election is now open for nominations. Board work expands your perspective, connecting your leadership practice to a broader provincial context and aligning your work with the collective direction of education across BC. Read our President's Message inviting nominations from BCPVPA members across BC. Read the article here.

March 13, 2026 Message to Members

Our voice is strongest when it is shaped by practicing Principals and Vice-Principals from every corner of the province. We are now taking applications for our 2026-2028 Standing Committees. Read the article here.

March 6, 2026 Message to Members

Pausing and temporarily stepping away from the work can provide clarity. The President's Message suggests that destination learning can help you re-centre as a leader, learn, and make new connections, all while staying at a relaxing and luxurious location. Read the article here.

February 27, 2026 Message to Members

As the school year progresses, "knowing your why" feels different. The President’s column focuses on your “why” and the meaning of grit. Read the article here.

February 20, 2026 Message to Members

Reflecting on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, our President writes about carrying grief at the same time as taking care of our many responsibilities. Read the article here.

February 13, 2026 Message to Members

The BCPVPA and our members are mourning the victims of the February 10 tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. We hold those who have been lost and their families in our hearts, and offer our support to all who have been affected. Read the article here.

February 6, 2026 Message to Members

Dr. Shannon Behan shares a warm reminder with our membership - you'll never walk alone. This week's column is about the BCPVPA’s support for members during the challenging first few months of the year, and all year long. Read the article here.

January 30, 2026 Message to Members

Dr. Shannon Behan explores the importance of being compassionate with oneself, especially during the challenging first few months of the year. Read the article here.

January 23, 2026 Message to Members

The BCPVPA has a firm commitment to equity across various dimensions. This includes employment equity - learn what this means for contracts in this week's article. Read the article here.

January 16, 2026 Message to Members

January is often framed as a reset; new year, new me, a fresh start, a clean slate. But for Principals and Vice-Principals across our province, January is more akin to a re-entry. We are not beginning anew; we are stepping back onto a trail already well underway. Read the article here.

January 9, 2026 Message to Members

Leadership begins long before the title. Our President writes about the moment when one decides to become a school leader and what it is like to prepare for the role. Read the article here.

December 12, 2025 Message to Members

2025 is almost over! This week Dr. Shannon Behan reflects on appreciating the work one has done and inviting readers to look back on the year. Read the article here.

December 5, 2025 Message to Members

Dr. Shannon Behan talks about joy in leadership, the kind of joy that keeps leaders grounded, connected, and purposeful. Read the article here.

November 28, 2025 Message to Members

Leadership, at its best, is an act of holding others up rather than standing over. Dr. Shannon Behan write about the leadership structure that best serves students and families. Read the article here.

November 21, 2025 Message to Members

Dr. Shannon Behan writes about one of the most important events of the year for the association; Chapter Council. It is an opportunity for members to connect and for voices from across the province to be heard! Read the article here.

November 14, 2025 Message to Members

Dr. Shannon Behan writes that, "As leaders, we are called to pause and examine our own practices, our professional growth, and our well-being", and offers guiding questions to fuel this process. Read the article here.

November 7, 2025 Message to Members

Dr. Shannon Behan paints the picture of an extended, welcoming table, and the strength that comes through many voices gathering around it. Read the article here.

October 31, 2025 Message to Members

In this week's column, Dr. Shannon Behan writes a reflection on National Principal's Month. Much of the important work Principals do, she writes, is what's underneath the surface, just like an iceberg. Read the article here.

October 24, 2025 Message to Members

In this week's column, Dr. Shannon Behan writes about the importance of looking behind the surface; sometimes what seems pretty is not good for everyone. Read the article here.

October 17, 2025 Message to Members

Having a sense of direction – a "compass" – can help us to navigate new territory. Dr. Shannon Behan writes in her President's Message about this weekend’s pilot program, the BCPVPA Compass Leadership, and how it can guide new school leaders. Read the article here.

October 10, 2025 Message to Members

Our President recently travelled to Delhi, India, for the International Confederation of Principals (ICP) Annual Council Meeting. While connecting with school leaders from across the world, she reflects on the threads and themes that connect their work, regardless of where they are. Read the article here.

October 3, 2025 Message to Members

It's National Principal's Month and our President reflects precisely on what we can celebrate, and emphasizes the important and tireless work that school administrators do. Read the article here.

September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025 Message to Members

In her role as President, Dr. Shannon Behan has visited various schools. This week she writes about how various districts and various schools work towards decolonizing their practice and advancing reconciliation. Read the article here.

September 19, 2025

September 19, 2025 Message to Members

All of us can think back to a person who had a substantial impact on our own lives. The BCPVPA Partnership Awards were created to honour these remarkable individuals and organizations, those who contribute to our schools and students' lives. Read the article here.

September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025 Message to Members

After recently returning for another school year, our President takes inspiration from a student to write about the relationship between compassion and courage. Read the article here.

September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025 Message to Members

The school year is back in full swing, and we hope you are off to a great start! Our President talks about the "jumbo jet" that just lifted off, and the importance of your leadership. Read the article here.

Dr. Shannon Behan

August 29, 2025 Message to Members

Across the province, we have all felt the gentle nudge back into the rhythm of the school year. Behind us are the long hours of reading, hiking, swimming, or other restorative activities of the summer. Now, our minds turn to start-up: welcoming students, families, staff, and communities back into our schools. Read the article here.