For Immediate Release
June 19, 2020
Bluewater District School Board Announces Superintendent of Education Appointment
Chesley, ON – Bluewater District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren
Penner Lipsett as Superintendent of Education effective July 1, 2020.
The vacancy was created following the recent appointment of Superintendent of Education Lori Wilder to
the position of Director of Education.
Having grown up and attended schools in Grey County, Lauren’s career with Bluewater District School
Board has spanned almost 20 years. She spent many years at Beaver Valley Community School
teaching primary, junior, and intermediate students, as well as a behaviour resource class. As an
administrator, she was a vice-principal at Sydenham Community School and a principal at Bayview
Public School prior to taking a system-based role in the Learning Services department. Her system level
areas of focus have included curriculum, mathematics, early years, French, the New Teacher Induction
Program, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, dual credits, Specialist High Skills Majors, and summer
learning/summer school. Lauren lives locally on a family farm with her husband, two children, and pets.
“I am humbled and thankful for the opportunity to serve our students, staff, and families as
Superintendent of Education,” says Penner Lipsett. “Though we may be living in uncertain times, I am
extremely encouraged by our future path in Bluewater, and look forward to leveraging my skills on the
senior team to further support our schools.”
“Lauren is a shining example of our many dedicated and dynamic emerging future leaders in Bluewater
District School Board, and I am thrilled to welcome her as Superintendent of Education,” says Director of
Education Alana Murray. “Her expertise, collaborative approach, and success in multiple leadership
roles within our schools, and in recent years, Learning Services department at the system level, will
make her a wonderful addition to our senior team.”
As Superintendent of Education, Lauren will provide leadership and support to an area of schools, in
addition to managing a portfolio which includes human resources responsibilities.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Alana Murray, Director of Education
Bluewater District School Board
519-363-2014, ext. 2411