Stacie Gruntman

Stacie Gruntman is the principal of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. She is newsworthy due to a recent mass shooting that occurred in the town, including at the secondary school where she works. Following reports of a shooter, Gruntman initiated a lockdown at the school, a procedure she and other educators are increasingly trained to implement. She rushed through the school, ensuring classroom doors were secured as teachers turned off the lights. The shooting in Tumbler Ridge resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, making it one of the deadliest in Canada's history. Gruntman's actions in initiating the lockdown are significant as they highlight the role of school administrators in responding to and mitigating the impact of school shootings.