Staff Directory
Office of the Superintendent
Michael Nightingale
Superintendent of Schools
P: (403) 380-5301
Tina Carnegie
Executive Assistant, Office of the Superintendent
Garrett Simmons
Communications Officer
P: 403-382-0681 or 403-380-7396
Communications officer for Lethbridge School Division. I am a former newspaper journalist and editor, who has a love for sports. I coach baseball and football, and have a rooting interest in the Broncos, Roughriders, Flyers, A's and Spurs. I have a wife and three children, along with two very energetic labradoodles.
My role:
I am responsible for updating the Division website and promoting all of the positive events which take place inside our schools every day. Getting out and visiting all of our great schools in the Division is a priority, as it allows me the opportunity to write stories, take photos and produce videos.
Wayne Pallett
Division Principal
Kelsi Cook
Division Administrative Assistant, International Services
Human Resources
Robbie Charlebois
Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
P: 403-380-5297
Rhonda Aos
Director, Human Resources, Support Staff
P: (403)380-7391
I am the Director of Human Resources for Lethbridge School Division and I am proud to have say I have been part of the Lethbridge School Division Family for almost 20 years. I am passionate about working in the field of Human Resources and want to support employees.
I was lucky to call Lethbridge home and am proud to say I attended Galbraith, Wilson and Winston Churchill. I have a Master in Human Resource Management from the University of Regina, a Bachelor of Management (Major Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour) from the University of Lethbridge and I am a Certified Professional Human Resource (CPHR).
I have a loving husband and two children that always support me and keep me grounded. We also have two adorable pups that keeps life full of fun! I love to camp, hike, boat and see family and friends as much as possible. I truly love all seasons and find they all have their advantages - minus the wind of course!
I have worked as Human Resources Generalist for the past 25 years, therefore have touched all areas within Human Resources. I am responsible for over 600 staff within our busy School Division. I work with Administration at all levels within Human Resources. I believe in maintaining effective working relationships with our unions. Some of my key responsibilities include recruitment and staffing, employee relations and negotiations.
We have an amazing HR team that want to support and help all current and future staff!
Stacey Wichers
Human Resources Coordinator
P: (403)328-5711
Katie Guccione
Executive Assistant to the Associate Superintendent
P: (403)380-5297
Jolayne Prus
Administrative Professional
P: 403-380-7391
Carrie Fahl
Division Administrative Assistant
P: 403-380-5302
Madalynn Guzowski
Division Administrative Assistant
P: 403-350-5321
Business and Operations
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Christine Lee
Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations (CSBO)
P: (403) 380-5307
I have been with Lethbridge School Division for over 20 years. I started my career as the Director of Finance and after 18 years was excited to begin my new role as Associate Superintendent Business Affairs for the 2017-2018 school year.
I am a proud product of Lethbridge School Division1 having attended Lakeview Elementary, Gilbert Paterson, and Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. Graduate of the University of Lethbridge, Bachelor of Management. I hold a Chartered Professional Accountant/Chartered Accountant designation (CPA/CA), Fellow of the Certified School Business Official( FCSBO) and Certified Administrator in School Finance and Operations (SFO) credentials.
The Division of Business and Operations department provides a variety of support services to the District. I have a great team of people in the Finance, Technology, Transportation and Plant Operations and Facility Services departments that support teaching and learning in our schools. As we say "Kids Are Our Business".
I am blessed with a wonderful husband, a beautiful daughter, a son in law, and an adorable Sheltie named Tango. I Love to travel, hike, cycle, golf (rather badly), kayak and get away to have fun in the sun in winter. Although I am a Lethbridgeite I do not enjoy the wind!
Lethbridge School Division is a welcoming, safe and caring school district that strongly supports achievement, inclusion and innovation and I am proud to be work each day with a great team of people to support teaching and learning in our school division.
Avice DeKelver
Director of Finance
I am privileged to have the role of Director of Finance / FOIP Coordinator at Lethbridge School Division. I have always strived to take complicated financial matters and present them in a manner that is easy for everyone to understand.
Prior to my current role, I was employed for the last ten years at BDO Canada LLP in Lethbridge. I started as a Junior Accountant and worked my way up to Audit and Assurance Manager where I worked with a variety of clients (including not-for-profits, school divisions and municipalities). I hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, a Chartered Accountant (CA) designation and have received my Bachelor of Management (specializing in accounting) from the University of Lethbridge.
Lethbridge School Division has a history of being a leader in financial and budgetary reporting. I look forward to being part of a great team to support teaching and learning within the school division.
Cheryl Shimbashi
Transportation Coordinator
Melanie Gregson
District Administrative Assistant
P: (403) 380-5389
Lana Johnson
Coordinator, Benefits/Return to Work
P: (403) 380-7390
Luana Komanac
School Accounting Coordinator
Sheri Lacey
Purchasing Coordinator
Steph Lapointe
Payroll Clerk
Amy Magson
District Administrative Assistant
P: 403-380-7393
Carrie Mclaren
Payroll Coordinator
P: (403)380-5305
Jeremy Schenk
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Charlene Drader
Division Buyer
Instructional Services
Morag Asquith
Associate Superintendent, Instructional Services
Welcome/Oki!
I have the honour of supporting and overseeing a fabulous professional team that ensures the Instructional and Learning Services side of Lethbridge School Division is the best it can be.
Being a Learning Support Teacher, Counsellor, and Administrator in 6 Districts in B.C., Internationally and now in Alberta have provided tremendous insight and experience into my current role as Associate Superintendent with Lethbridge School Division.
Carley Campbell
Executive Assistant for Instructional Services
Jackie Fletcher
Director of Inclusive Education
Lucie Panchoo
Administrative Professional
P: (403)380-5298
Kathy Knelsen
Division Administrative Assistant
Rochelle Neville
Early Learning Coordinator
Rebecca Adamson
Inclusive Education Coordinator
Jen Day
Counselling Co-ordinator
Jim Kerr
Student Engagement Consultant
My name is Jim Kerr and I am the Student Engagement Consultant for the Division of Instructional Services with Lethbridge School Disvision.
Joel Tailfeathers
Co-ordinator, Indigenous Education
Shawnee Big Bull
Indigenous Education High School Teacher
Melanie Morrow
Indigenous Education Elementary School Teacher
Nikki Cale
Distance Learning Facilitator / FastForward Contact
P: (403) 380-7394
Christie Ftichar
Psychologist
P: (403)380-5386
Melissa Gleeson
Psychologist
Robyn Henderson
Speech Language Pathologist
P: (403) 380-7392
Kara-Lynn Reimer
Speech Language Pathologist
P: (403)380-5304
Kaitland Heyland
Speech Language Pathologist
Kim Taylor
Speech Language Pathologist
Amanda Manning
Speech Language Pathologist
P: 403-380-7397
I enjoy reading and learning, beading earrings (as a part of my Mi'kmaq heritage), being active and being in nature. I support children's speech and language skills who are receiving mild-moderate funding and Program Unit Funding in Early Education Programs at Dr. Gerald Probe and Fleetwood-Bawden elementary schools. I also support Kindergarten and school-aged students' speech and language skills at Dr. Gerald Probe, Fleetwood-Bawden, Gilbert Patterson and LCI, using the Response to Intervention model. As a part of the SLP team, we provide Hanen Learning Language & Loving It and ABC & Beyond training programs to our early elementary school staff when needed.
Megan Martineau
Occupational Therapist
Cason Machacek
Digital Wellness Teacher
P: 4038920782
Oki/Welcome!
My name is Cason Machacek, and I am honored to serve as the Digital Wellness Teacher for Lethbridge School Division. With several years of experience in education, I have gained valuable experiences, built connections with students and families, and learned through collaboration with colleagues on effective teaching pedagogies.
Within this new portfolio, I am excited to collaborate with educators across the division to promote digital wellness in alignment with Alberta Education's Health and Wellness key student indicators for success. My goal is to empower students, educators, and parents with the tools necessary to approach the constantly evolving technological landscape through a safe, responsible, proactive, and preventative lens.
Sydnie Erlendson
Family Support Worker - Digital Wellness
Michaela Demers
Numeracy Lead Teacher
Jodie Babki
Literacy Lead Teacher
Carmen Carvalho
ESL Lead Teacher
Saajan Sapkota
Student Support Worker
Making Connections
DeeAnna Presley-Roberts
Program manager, Making Connections, Mental Health Capacity Building
P: 403.380.5382
Hi, my name is DeeAnna Presley-Roberts. I am the Making Connections Coordinator. I oversee the entire Making Connections program which is present in 12 elementary schools and 2 middle schools across Lethbridge School District. Making Connection workers work out of our schools to connect students and families to schools and supportive services within our community. Making Connections is best known for the work that we do with families and children within the community but we also provide mental health education and promotion within the schools. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and I look forward to speaking with you.
Lisa Foster
Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Coach
Justina McCarthy
Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Coach
Lacey Otway
Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Coach
Shand Watson
Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Coach
Technology
Jesse Sadlowski
Director, Technology Learning and Innovation
P: (403) 380-5290
As the Director of Technology Learning and Innovation I am responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions within the district. This includes overseeing all IT operations that help meet educational requirements as well as support and maintenance of existing applications. I am also responsible for the development and growth of new innovative technology solutions that may be emerging within the educational world.
Johny Mantello
IT Coordinator
Jill Wilson
Division Administrative Assistant
P: 403-380-5292
Marco DeMusso
Division Technology Support
P: (403) 892-4975
Chinook High School, Gilbert Paterson Middle School, Galbraith Elementary School, Senator Buchanan Elementary School, Education Centre.
Cam Findlay
Division Technology Support
Greg Fischer
Division Technology Support
P: (403) 892-5740
Winston Churchill High School, Lethbridge Alternate Schools and Programs, Wilson Middle School, Park Meadows School, Education Centre.
David Harmon
Network Security Analyst
Koji Nagahama
IT Coordinator
Zach Nicholson
Technology Support
Tyler Payant
Information Systems Professional
P: (403) 892-1453
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, E'cole Agnes Davidson School, Lakeview Elementary School, Education Centre
Mark Taylor
Division Technology Support
Greg Theron
Technology Professional
P: (403) 330-6662
Doug Viel
Division Technology Support
Maintenance
Daniel Heaton
Director of Facilities
Chris Chapman
Operations and Maintenance Coordinator
Brenda Clear
Caretaking Coordinator
P: (403)382-2163
Mary Peake
District Administrative Assistant
P: (403)329-6564