Rebecca Newcombe is a visionary educational leader with over 25 years of experience dedicated to academic excellence, student engagement and inclusive school culture.

Currently serving as the System Principal of Secondary School Programs & Student Success, Rebecca has spent the last three years leading district-wide secondary programs and achievement initiatives. She is a builder of communities, a champion of diverse pathways, and is uniquely positioned to lead the opening of a new secondary school.

Visionary Leadership & Core Philosophy

Rebecca’s leadership is anchored in an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, centering student success through engaging and inclusive classroom practices that ensure every  learner is empowered to reach their highest potential.

Building a Modern School Identity

Rebecca is energized by the opportunity to design a school culture that balances academic rigor,  with real-world application.  In addition to building the durable skills that students need to be responsive to an ever changing world - critical thinking, discerning information, synthesizing complex problems, collaboration and communication. She is particularly excited to implement:

• High Performing Athlete (HPA) Programs: Supporting student-athletes in achieving excellence both in their sport and in the classroom through a flexible, high-standard environment.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Pathways: Bringing a robust AP culture to the school, including AP Prep for Grades 9 and 10 to build early confidence, and the innovative AP Career Kickstart Programming, featuring specialized courses in Business Principles and Personal Finance, in addition to the Capstone Diploma Program, AP Courses and AP Exams.
• State-of-the-Art Technological Education: Creating future-ready learning spaces with cutting-edge tech programming that prepares students for the evolving global economy.
• Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS): A Certified Tier 1 & Tier 2 Trainer, she has spent years shifting educator perspectives on student behavior to ensure inclusive classroom practices.

Rebecca’s leadership is supported by a deep foundation in Special Education, having served as both a System Vice Principal of Special Education and a Principal of a Grade 7-12 school.