Rick started his education career in Clearwater in 1992. While in Clearwater Rick taught history and social studies, was a school counsellor, a vice-principal and principal. In 2007, he moved to Kamloops gaining further experience as a school principal at Sa-Hali Secondary and South Kamloops Secondary and then the District Principal of Human Resources for SD73. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from SFU, a Bachelor of Education degree and Transformative Education and Leadership Program certificate from UBC, a Master of Education in Teaching (Counselling) degree from Gonzaga University, and a BC Professional Teacher Certificate.

The Director of SD73BC, Kristin Engleson has seventeen years’ experience in international education and has been her role since 2012. Before this appointment, Kristin lived and traveled abroad for ten years with her family. As the Director of SD73BC, Kristin strives to provide the highest quality, interactive and engaging learning opportunities for students.