MANAGER OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

I have the honor of being the First Nation School Board’s Lead Literacy Coach. I was born and raised on Treaty 6 Territory in central Alberta, the traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Salteau, Nakota Sioux, and Métis people. I am the great-great-granddaughter of European settlers with Dutch, English, and Irish roots. Before moving to the Yukon, I worked as a teacher and speech-language pathologist in Edmonton, Alberta.

In the Fall of 2022, I joined the First Nation School Board (FNSB) and had the privilege of working with Melissa Flynn, FNSB’s Executive Director, to envision how the school board could support learners in becoming confident readers and writers. Guided by the knowledge and wisdom of students, families, and Yukon First Nations communities, the FNSB’s literacy plan, which aligns with the science of reading, was implemented in the 2023-24 school year. It has been an honour to walk alongside FNSB schools and Yukon First Nations throughout this journey. It truly feels like a gift to learn from each community.

I am passionate about using research and evidence-based instruction to meet the needs of learners. I believe humility, compassion, and curiosity are at the heart of this work and i am grateful for the opportunity to serve others in this way.

In addition to this work, I enjoy being outside – hiking and skiing – and spending time with friends and family.