Coordinators of
​Learning and Instruction

Numeracy Coordinators

Nicki

I am thrilled to be joining the school support team here in PWPSD. In my first nine years of teaching, I have been fortunate to teach a variety of grades in a variety of subjects. After falling (back) in love with math, I completed my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction of Numeracy in 2020. My goal is to share the beauty and joy of math with others.

I collect good math problems and passport stamps. #mathrock

Leann

I have been teaching since 1998 and have had the opportunity to teach in schools on northern Vancouver Island, High Level and here in Grande Prairie. I was an Alberta Excellence in Teaching semi-finalist in 2011, have completed extensive balanced literacy training including a two year train-the-trainer model of Balanced Literacy, have been a member of the NRLC Teaching/Learning/21st Century Competencies Leadership Cohort for the past five years and was the recipient of MCATA Mathematics Educator of the Year Award in 2013. Teaching grades five and six, over the past ten years, literacy and numeracy have been my top priorities. My experiences in the classroom have taught me that students thrive in an environment that allows them to puzzle, question, explain and problem solve. When students are engaged in their own learning, they willingly accept the challenge to think critically and reflectively. I am very excited to begin this new chapter working side by side with teachers as we uncover ways to teach numeracy and literacy that build communication, connections and critical thinking skills for all students. ​
Literacy Coordinators

Rowena

Being literate is a critical life-skill in our society. Hence, every time we advance a child's literacy skills, we improve his school experience as well as his future quality of life. Yet learning to read and write is very challenging for so many children. In order to address these learning challenges, I believe that a harmonious combination of effective classroom instruction and targeted interventions are crucial for success. 
Over the years I have served Peace Wapiti in various capacities, as a classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, inclusive coach, and reading intervention coordinator.  As we move forward into a new four year plan, I look forward to serving PWPSD  as, collectively, we advance our literacy instruction in the Language Arts classroom and beyond.​

Adele

I am so excited to become a Literacy Coordinator!  Having the opportunity to work side by side with our teachers and helping students reach their full potential, will be a rewarding experience.  My teaching career began in Edmonton working with inner city and ESL students.  After meeting my husband, I moved North and joined PWPSD.  Throughout the years I have taught at Beaverlodge Elementary School and Hythe Regional School, held the Teacher Coordinator position for the Mentorship Program, and worked as a Professional Development Facilitator for the Alberta Teachers’ Association. Through these experiences I have found that some of the best professional development evolves from collaborating with others.  Continually striving to do our best opens the door for our students to do their best.  I am eager to begin this new and fulfilling role!