Superintendent's Office

Kevin Bird
Superintendent
P: 780.778.2800

Leslee Jodry
Deputy Superintendent
P: 780.778.2800

Tamara Spong
Secretary-Treasurer
P: 780.778.2800
Michelle McMichael
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent
P: 780.778.2800Nancy Whittaker
Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer
P: 780.778.2800Gina Neill
Receptionist
P: 780.778.2800Communications Services

Lisa Bakos
Communications Officer
Responsible to the Deputy Superintendent
Fosters honest, open communication between the Division and its internal and external stakeholders. Supports the Board of Trustees, Superintendent's Office and Schools through crisis communication, media relations, management and production of the Division's publications, website and social media outlets, and promotion of the Division's programs and initiatives.
P: 780.778.2800
Facility Services

Randy Lovich
Director of Facility Services
Responsible to the Secretary-Treasurer
Coordinates the maintenance, grounds care, and custodial services for all buildings and property belonging to Northern Gateway Public Schools to ensure an environment conducive to learning and teaching.
P: 780.785.3333
Deanna Harapchuk
Office Assistant to the Director of Maintenance
P: 780.785.3333Financial Services

Tamara Spong
Secretary-Treasurer
Responsible to the Superintendent
Manages the fiscal operation and records of the Division, internal and external financial reporting and Division and school budgets. Provides financial training and assistance to schools and other departments and ensures that the Division is meeting statutory requirements related to finances.
P: 780.778.2800
Milly McGregor
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
P: 780.778.2800Jennifer Richard
Assistant to Financial Services
P: 780.778.2800Nancy Whittaker
Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer
P: 780.778.2800Health & Safety Services

Cheryl Lovich
Health and Safety Services Coordinator
Responsible to the Secretary-Treasurer
Advocates, nurtures and develops health and safety education and practices which inspire Northern Gateway Public Schools to remain a compliant, safe and healthy place at all times for all students, staff and stakeholders.
P: 780.785.3333
Human Resources

Arnold Marira
Human Resources Manager
P: 780.778.2800
Nicole Flood
Human Resources Coordinator
P: 780.778.2800Linda Langley
Human Resources/Payroll Liaison
P: 780.778.2800Lori Gallant
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
P: 780-778-2800Learning and Student Support Services

Bev Cotton
Learning Services Coordinator
P: 780.780.2800

Tammy Davis
Learning Services Coordinator
P: 780.778.2800

Tammy Charko
Student Support Facilitator
P: 780.778.2800

Adele Brus
Learning Services Coordinator
P: 780.778.2800

Lorna Vardy
Learning Services Coordinator
P: 780.778.2800
Koralie Cockle
Assistant to Learning Services
P: 780.778.2800Technology Services

Jason Yaremchuk
Director of Information Technology
Responsible to the Superintendent
Supports teaching and learning by ensuring that technology is effectively integrated into learning and teaching processes. Provides technical support to all schools and departments, and the infrastructure that gives schools and other departments uninterrupted, secure access to information, digital resources and electronic communication.
P: 780.268.3857
Malcolm Heaven
Network Administrator
P: 780.706.8219Jason Greenland
Senior Systems Analyst
P: 780.778.2800Lynda Beck
System Analyst
P: 780.778.2800Brian Fehr
System Analyst
P: 780.778.2800Kim Havell
Computer Technician
Joshua Mahaux
Computer Technician
Travis Merrick
Computer Technician
Nicholas Morrill
Computer Technician
Dillon Roe
Computer Technician
Transportation Services

Rhett Czaban
Director of Transportation Services
Responsible to the Secretary-Treasurer
Supports schools by ensuring that all students are transported safely to and from school and arrive ready to learn. Provides efficient and reliable service for 3,552 students attending school in the Division, as well as for students attending Living Waters Catholic schools in Whitecourt and Holy Family Catholic schools in Valleview.
P: 780.524.3833
Julie Cook
Office Assistant to the Director of Transportation
P: 780.778.2800Board of Trustees

Barb Maddigan
Board Chair
Whitecourt
P: 780.262.1013

Christine Peck
Board Vice-Chair
Onoway
P: 780.691.0772

Diane Hagman
Mayerthorpe
P: 780.396.9694

Jim Hailes
Fox Creek
P: 780.622.3385

Deb Koloski
Darwell, Sangudo, Mayerthorpe area
P: 780.674.1994

Judy Muir
Alberta Beach, Rich Valley, Darwell
P: 780.991.7413

Sally Petryshen
Valleyview Rural
P: 780.300.0427

Gerry Steinke
Valleyview
P: 780.524.9889

Linda Wigton
Whitecourt
P: 780.706.4345