The Garden Valley School Division has filled an administrative role at one of its elementary schools.

Brooks graduated with a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Manitoba in 2014 and recently completed his Post-Baccalaureate Degree in School Leadership through the University of Manitoba. Garret Brook has been appointed to the 100% term Vice-Principal/Teacher position at the K-8 school.

Currently, Brook serves Garden Valley School Division as a vice-principal and Resource Teacher at Pine Ridge.

Prior to being hired at Pine Ridge, Brook worked a short drive down the road at Parkland Elementary School as a Resource Teacher, as well as at Hochfeld School where he taught in a multi-grade classroom.

As part of Brook's educational philosophy, he believes "students need a safe place to learn and have a sense of belonging within a school community. He also believes that a positive school community is built upon respect, trust, and positive relationships"

The 100% term VP / teacher position at Pine Ridge is effective from September 6, 2022, to June 30, 2023.