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School Administrator Announcements – Linden Lanes School, Riverheights School, & Valleyview Centennial School

BSD Admin Office

Brandon School Division Senior Administration is pleased to announce the following appointments for September 2025: 


Joey Patsack, Vice Principal of Linden Lanes School effective September 2025

Joey Patsack has been appointed Vice Principal of Linden Lanes School effective September 2025. 

Mr. Patsack has been working in Brandon School Division for the past 14 years, as a Classroom Teacher and most recently as Vice Principal of Riverheights School. 

Mr. Patsack’s education includes a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education in Educational Administration. 

Kristy Hutsal, Vice Principal of Riverheights School effective September 2025

Kristy Hutsal has been appointed Vice Principal of Riverheights School effective September 2025. 

Mrs. Hutsal has been working in Brandon School Division for the past 7 years, most recently as Principal of Valleyview Centennial School. 

Mrs. Hutsal’s education includes a Bachelor of General Studies, a Bachelor of Education (After Degree), and a Master of Education in Administration of General Studies.  

Katherine MacFarlane, Principal of Valleyview Centennial School effective September 2025

Katherine MacFarlane has been appointed Principal of Valleyview Centennial School effective September 2025.

Ms. MacFarlane has been working in Brandon School Division for the past 32 years as a Classroom Teacher, Resource Teacher, Vice Principal of King George School, and most recently as Principal of Prairie Hope High School.  

Ms. MacFarlane’s education includes a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education in Educational Administration, and a Certificate in School Leadership.   


On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Senior Administration, we extend congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Patsack, Mrs. Hutsal, and Ms. MacFarlane in their new roles!

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