Prytula, who earned a BComm, BEd, MEd and PhD from the University of Saskatchewan, is also a tenure-tract assistant professor in the Department of Educational Administration. When she takes over as dean, she will also move into a tenured associate professor position.Prior to becoming a faculty member, Prytula was a research assistant in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education. She also worked for 15 years as a teacher, vice-principal and principal in the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division before her entry into academia. Prytula is an internationally recognized researcher in professional teacher learning.