School Year 2025-2026
Dr. Shannon Behan shares perspectives on education and leadership in these messages to BCPVPA members.
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June 19, 2026
Dr. Shannon Behan reflects on her learning across communities in BC in the last two years. Read her last President’s message as her term comes to a close June 30.
June 12, 2026
As the FIFA World Cup gets underway, our President Dr. Shannon Behan draws similarities between the tournament and upcoming school graduations.
June 5, 2026
Our President Dr. Shannon Behan recently visited some of the small communities, and experienced the flow of life and leadership in a remote setting.
May 29, 2026
Dr. Shannon Behan recounts her experience of becoming a Vice-Principal for the first time and the expectations of the role . The BCPVPA supports leaders in these situations with p rograms like Foundations that remind participants that leadership is learned in community, through relationships, reflection, mentorship, and conversation.
May 22, 2026
Dr. Shannon Behan recounts her experience of becoming a Vice-Principal for the first time and the expectations of the role . The BCPVPA supports leaders in these situations with p rograms like Foundations that remind participants that leadership is learned in community, through relationships, reflection, mentorship, and conversation.
May 15, 2026
Our members lead in every imaginable context: from remote and rural communities to large urban districts, and from small island schools to secondary schools serving more than 2,000 students. Last night, our elections closed. To every candidate who ran in this election, thank you for your courage, your willingness to serve, and your belief in the collective work of this Association.
May 8, 2026
Your vote matters. Voting for Directors is one of the most important ways we, as members, shape the direction of our Association. Each vote contributes to the collective voice that will guide our advocacy, our professional learning, and our priorities in the years ahead.
May 1, 2026
Across British Columbia, Principals lead in ways that are both visible and invisible. They are instructional leaders, relationship builders, problem-solvers, advocates, and steady anchors in times of uncertainty.
April 24, 2026
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.
April 17, 2026
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.
April 10, 2026
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.
April 2, 2026
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.
March 13, 2026
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.
March 6, 2026
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.
February 27, 2026
As the school year progresses, "knowing your why" feels different. The President’s column focuses on your “why” and the meaning of grit.
February 20, 2026
Reflecting on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, our President writes about carrying grief at the same time as taking care of our many responsibilities.
February 13, 2026
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.
February 6, 2026
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.
January 30, 2026
Dr. Shannon Behan explores the importance of being compassionate with oneself, especially during the challenging first few months of the year .
January 23, 2026
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 .
January 16, 2026
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 .
January 9, 2026
Leadership begins long before the title. Our President writes about t he moment when one decides to become a school leader and what it is like to prepare for the role .
December 12, 2025
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 .
December 5, 2025
Dr. Shannon Behan talks about joy in leadership, the kind of joy that keeps leaders grounded, connected, and purposeful .
November 28, 2025
Leadership, at its best, is an act of holding others up rather than standing over. Dr. Shannon Behan write about the l eadership structure that best serves students and families.
November 21, 2025
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!
November 14, 2025
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.
November 7, 2025
Dr. Shannon Behan paints the picture of an extended, welcoming table, and the strength that comes through many voices gathering around it.
October 31, 2025
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.
October 24, 2025
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 .
October 17, 2025
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 .
October 10, 2025
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.
October 3, 2025
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.
September 26, 2025
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.
September 19, 2025
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.
September 12, 2025
After recently returning for another school year, our President takes inspiration from a student to write about the relationship between compassion and courage.
September 5, 2025
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.
August 29, 2025
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.