Jeff Covey

Director, Advancement

Jeff has a background that uniquely qualifies him to help Tanbridge prepare for the next phase of its future.

For the past three years, Jeff has been the High School Principal at Bearspaw Christian School (BCS). He has been an exceptional community builder, champion of the success of others, and has also helped build a robust athletic program.

Prior to becoming Principal at BCS, Jeff spent 5 years as the Director of Education at DIRTT, a global leader in industrialized construction, where he provided consultation on the design, construction, programming, and scheduling needs for school districts, colleges, and universities all over North America.

Jeff is a qualified Superintendent, a former Head of School, and a former Assistant Principal. He was a Middle/High School teacher in the Rocky View school division for ten years, where he also coached basketball, volleyball, and football. He holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership, and Bachelors of Arts and Education Degrees from the University of Lethbridge where he graduated with Distinction.

Jeff will be an important part of Tanbridge’s future leadership team. Over the next year, Jeff will help prepare Tanbridge Academy for its inaugural Grade 10 class. The expectation is that in August of 2026, he will continue in his Advancement role while also becoming Tanbridge Academy’s first High School Principal.

Jeff has spent the majority of his life in Alberta and currently resides in Cochrane. He and his wife, Ellen, have been married for 25 years and are the parents of two children, Jeremiah and Kate.