Dear Erin Woods School Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff, 

 I am pleased to announce that Ms. Marla Paxton has been appointed as the Principal at Erin Woods School effective February 9, 2026.  The Erin Woods School vacancy was posted as part of the standard CBE Principal Staffing process.  Marla secured this position through a rigorous application and interview process.  

 Marla brings a breadth and depth of teaching and leadership experience across the Calgary Board of Education.  Marla is currently the Assistant Principal at Jack James High School and has held previous administrative experience at West Ridge School.  Prior to this, Marla taught at Falconridge School, Valley View School and worked as a teacher in British Columbia.    A message from Principal Paxton is included below.  

 Please join me in formally welcoming Marla to Erin Woods School. I would like to thank all staff and parents/guardians for completing the Principal Survey from the Area 3 Office.   Your feedback was very important and played a role in finding the best individual for the Principal position.  

 I would also like to take this opportunity to thank current Principal Mrs. Anne Daniel.  She has served as a dedicated and passionate leader in service of students, staff and the community.  I wish Anne the best as she transitions to System Principal Well-being role.  

 With gratitude, 

Prem Randhawa 

Education Director, Area 3 

Oki, Danit'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello Erin Woods Families, 

I am honored and excited to be joining the Erin Woods community.  I have heard fantastic things about the students, staff, and parent community and I am looking forward to meeting everyone.   

I have been working in education for almost 20 years and have had the privilege to work in both Alberta and British Columbia’s educational systems. Over the course of my career, I have worked in schools spanning Kindergarten through grade 12 and I feel I have a strong understanding of the continuum of learning and why Kindergarten to grade 6 is such an important time in a child’s learning journey. 

Prior to my current role at Jack James, I worked in a variety of school settings and find the most enjoyment when I am able to create collaborative learning opportunities for students that include hands on learning and the natural environment.  My core beliefs are centered in student well-being and I believe strongly in the importance of building relationships, creating spaces where students feel like they belong and where students have a voice in their learning.   

As someone who loves the outdoors, my spare time often includes our mountains, lakes and those activities that take me outside. My daughter and I often have adventures in those spaces with our mini-Australian Shepherd, Winston. One of my favourite places to visit is the Bow Valley where mountains, meadows and water remind me of how lucky I am to live so close to such beautiful lands. 

I am looking forward to meeting everyone and as I get to know the everyone over the next few weeks, I extend an invitation to the Erin Woods community to stop by and say “hello”, as my door is always open. 

Sincerely, 

Ms. Marla Paxton