MANAGER OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

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 Peoples.

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), where I have the privilege of working with Executive Director Melissa Flynn to envision how the school board could support Learners in becoming confident readers and writers.

Guided by the knowledge and wisdom of Learners, families, and Yukon First Nations’ communities, 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 folks at 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 Learners' needs.

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.