Mme Hélène Hopkins

My name is Hélène Hopkins and I am excited to be a new vice-principal at École McTavish for the 2023-2024 school year.

I am originally from a small coastal village in New Brunswick and made Fort McMurray my home in July 2017. I initially graduated with a Diploma in Health Sciences and a General Bachelor of Sciences degree from Université Sainte-Anne (2008). I then continued my education and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry, and a Bachelor of Secondary Education (2012), from Université de Moncton. My teaching career started immediately after graduation. I taught in a French school division in New Brunswick for 5 years before my start at École McTavish in 2017, and have taught a variety of mathematics and science courses at the junior and high school levels. I recently completed a Master of Education in Leadership, Evaluation, Curriculum, and Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa (2023). 

When I’m not teaching, I can be found playing or coaching volleyball, spending time outdoors, travelling, or reading a good book. My husband Thomas and I have a young adventurous daughter, Évie, and the sweetest dog, Sofie, whom we adopted from the local SPCA. I have also been a reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 15 years and volunteer my time with the local Air Cadet Squadron, 868 YMM Rotary Northstar. My work with the Cadet Program has provided me with numerous leadership opportunities and allowed me to mentor youth throughout Canada. 

I look forward to working with our marauder families and supporting all students through their journey at École McTavish. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out by email at helene.hopkins@fmpsd.ab.ca or by phone (780) 790-1100.