Nevil named new principal of St. Mary’s School

Michelle Nevil

Southern Alberta Newspapers

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has announced Michelle Nevil has accepted the role of Principal for St. Mary’s School in Taber, effective this coming 2024-2025 school year.

Nevil attained her joint Bachelor’s Degrees in Science and Education from the University of Lethbridge in 1999. She went on to complete her Masters of Educational Leadership from the University of Lethbridge in 2013.

With 20 years of educational experience, Nevil began her career at St. Patrick School in Taber. She taught grades K-5 there for seven years before taking on the role of Associate Principal at St. Patrick School. Michelle was Associate Principal until 2017 before accepting the position of Principal at St. Patrick School.

“Michelle comes to St. Mary School with a wealth of experience in teaching

and school-based administration,” states Superintendent of Schools, Ken Sampson. “Her

commitment to students and staff, along with her involvement in both the general Taber community

and the St. Augustine Parish will serve her well in the coming years as lead learner at St. Mary School.”

“I am excited to join the St. Mary’s community,” said Nevil. “I look forward to reconnecting with

familiar faces, making new connections with staff and students, and learning about the inner

workings of both junior and senior high school.”

Nevil is a member of the St. Augustine’s parish and an active participant in her faith. She enjoys ranching, reading and coaching, having coached many teams throughout her career including basketball and Thunder Athletics. She is the proud mother of three young men and looks forward to becoming a grandparent in the coming months. She hopes to continue to coach sports in the community and looks forward to what the future will hold at St. Mary’s School.