Originally from Goulds, NL,  Mr. Brazil  graduated from Memorial University in St. John’s  with a Bachelor of Physical Education in 2014 and a Bachelor of Education in 2015. He completed his Masters of Education in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum with a focus in social justice from Memorial University in 2019. Mr. Brazil has over 9 years teaching experience in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.  This is his third year as an administrator and first year at Mealy Mountain Collegiate.  Mr. Brazil believes that positive relationships contribute to the overall culture of the school. When there are strong connections among students, staff and community, it creates a positive and inclusive atmosphere that benefits everyone.  Also, Mr. Brazil enjoys camping with his family in the summer and being active.

Originally from River of Ponds, Newfoundland and Labrador. He graduated from Memorial University in 2004 with a B.Ed Primary Elementary with a focus in Science. In 2016 he graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island with a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on 21st Century Pedagogy. This will be his 18th year of teaching and 8th as an administrator. He has worked in Nunavut for 11 years, Alberta for 4 years and this will be his 3rd in Labrador. 

In his spare time he love watching sports, cooking, hiking, hanging around with family and friends as well as spending time with his puppy Gabby. Go Canucks and Yankees!!!

Originally from Mount Pearl, Ms. Kennedy completed a Bachelor of Arts degree (English/History) at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and both a Bachelor and Masters degree in Education at Memorial University. She started teaching in Postville in 2003 and decided to make Labrador her home. After eight years in Postville and Makkovik, the move was made to MMC in 2011 where she now teaches high school ELA. 

An avid Shakespeare enthusiast, Ms. Kennedy is passionate about bringing life to the texts read in the classroom and giving students independent skills to make their future endeavors possible.

She can normally be found with a book and cup of coffee in hand and loves warm weather and being active.

Originally, from Bareneed, NL. Ms. Dawe graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies in 2022 and a Bachelor of Education degree in 2023. This is Ms. Dawe's first year teaching and she hopes to provide her students with the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Ms. Dawe enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, reading, and spending time with her family. 

Originally from Goulds, NL, Ms. Connolly holds a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.PE) with a focus in English from Memorial University. She has also completed a Bachelor of Education at the Intermediate/Secondary level (B.Ed). Embarking on her first year of teaching, Ms. Connolly is enthusiastic about starting her career at Mealy Mountain Collegiate. In her spare time, she actively engages in various sports and activities, such as basketball and softball. Ms. Connolly is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment that not only encourages students to achieve their full learning potential but also ensures an enjoyable and enriching learning experience.

Ms. Giles is originally from a small out port town of Harbour Round on the Baie Verte Peninsula, NL. She graduated from Memorial University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science (Math major) as well as a Bachelor of Education . She has spent her entire teaching career in the Heart of Labrador, having moved here right after graduating from university. 

Ms. Giles is the Head of the Math Department. She teaches High school math. She pushes her students to be the best they can be, helping them to grow to meet their potential. She encourages her students to focus on how they are smart, rather than how smart they are, recognizing that we all have strengths & weaknesses. She enjoys observing students grow more confident as they develop their skills.. Her most rewarding experience as a teacher is watching students have that "light bulb moment". when they finally grasp a concept they have been struggling with. 

In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her family, knowing each moment in this life is precious and should never be taken for granted.

Ms. Blake is from Goose Bay and has been teaching in the Upper Lake Melville area since 2006. She has a B.Sc. from Saint Mary’s University, a B.Ed. from Memorial University, and a M.Ed. from the University of New Brunswick. 

Ms. Blake loves to teach math and uses various methods to engage students in the learning process.

Originally from Tors Cove, NL, Ms. Curtis graduated from MUN with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Pure Mathematics and Chemistry) in 2021 and a Bachelor of Education Degree (Intermediate/Secondary) in 2022. This is her second year teaching at MMC and she strives to ensure that each student is given an opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and caring environment.

Originally from Mount Pearl, Mr. Kennedy completed a Bachelor of Science degree (Pure Math/Geography) and a Bachelor of Education degree at Memorial University. Mr. Kennedy also completed a Master of Education degree in Educational Technology between both Memorial and Cape Breton University. He started his teaching career in an isolated community in Newfoundland called Francois before making the move to Labrador in 2003. Mr. Kennedy spent over eight years teaching math in Postville and Makkovik before moving to MMC in 2011. He has had several positions at MMC over the past 13 years; including teaching math in grade 9, assistant principal and principal. Mr. Kennedy is currently teaching senior high math. In addition to his classes, Mr. Kennedy has coached the senior high boys soccer team for nine years, running the students DnD Club as well as Google Admin and Labrador rep on the NLTA Group Insurance Managers Committee. 

Ms O’Donnell was born and raised in Happy Valley Goose Bay, and has called Mealy Mountain Collegiate ‘home’ since 2015. After completing her B.A at Carleton University, she lived and worked in Ottawa for a few years before pursuing her B.Ed at the university of Prince Edward Island, where she was the first valedictorian to represent the faculty of education.

In her years at MMC, Ms O’Donnell has taught a plethora of courses, but will take on the role of Science department head this year.  She is eager to tackle this new assignment, and is looking forward to exploring the realms of science with her students.

In her spare time, Ms O’Donnell enjoys spending time crocheting, walking, riding her bike, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Mr. Burgess is from Bay Bulls, NL. He graduated from Memorial University in St. John’s with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry Biological and Biology) in 2021 and a Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) in 2022. Mr. Burgess began teaching at MMC last year and is looking forward to another great year. His main goal is to ensure that every student reaches their full potential. 

In his spare time, Mr. Burgess enjoys performing in his band Half Hour Early, sports, and games.

Ms. Finnie holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Genome Biology. She also earned a Bachelor of Education with a Diploma in Technology Education. Ms. Finnie has taught either abroad or in Labrador, since 2016.

Ms. Finnie is passionate about science and technology, and brings authentic learning opportunities to her students from her experiences as a research scientist. Ms. Finnie also facilitates the Equality Club, which celebrates and supports the diverse student body at MMC!

Mr. Barnes is from St. John's and graduated from Memorial Universities' Joint Major in Marine Biology program in 2022 before pursuing science education. This is Mr. Barnes' first year of teaching and he is thrilled to begin his career in Labrador, where most of his family hails. During his time in Post-Secondary, Mr. Barnes received hands-on experience with the sciences through volunteering and employment at the Logy Bay Ocean Science Centre, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Marine Institute, where he studied plankton taxonomy for the remainder of his undergrad. These experiences have given Mr. Barnes valuable backgrounds and perspectives for intermediate and secondary education, which he ensures are reflected in the classroom. Mr. Barnes is the recipient of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Bruton Scholarship Fund and a graduate of the K-12 French Immersion program. In his free time, Mr. Barnes enjoys watching movies, playing video games and building LEGO sets.

Alison Edmunds is a Labradorian and Nunatsiavut beneficiary. 

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, a Bachelor of Education as a Visual Arts Specialist, and an Interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Native Studies. 

Her favorite thing about teaching is helping students experience the transformative power of creative expression. Outside of school Alison can be found drawing, playing board games, and riding her scooter.

Mr. Power is from Mortier; a small community on the Burin Peninsula. He graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Physical Education in 2021 and Bachelor of Education conjoint with a Diploma in Technology Education in 2023. In his spare time, Mr. Power spends a lot of time outdoors, playing sports, and performing in his band Half Hour Early. This will be Mr. Power's first year teaching and he is excited for the opportunity at Mealy Mountain Collegiate. His goal for the school year is to instill a genuine interest to achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom. 

Originally from Gander, NL, Mr. Walsh graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor’s of Physical Education degree in 2022 and a Bachelor’s of Education (Int/Sec) conjoint with a Diploma in Technology Education in 2023. He is also currently a Master’s student at Mount Saint Vincent University. In his spare time, Mr. Walsh enjoys playing sports such as hockey and baseball as well as spending time outdoors. Mr. Walsh is excited to start his career here in Goose Bay and hopes to instill a passion for physical activity within his students while providing learning opportunities across a wide variety of physical activities.

Mr. Bennett is originally from Mount Pearl, NL. He graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor's of Physical Education degree in 2022 and a Bachelor's of Education conjoint with a Diploma in Technology in 2023. Mr. Bennett enjoys activities such as soccer and badminton, he has picked up curling since coming to live in Goose Bay. His other interests include video games and darts.

Mr. Bennett hopes to encourage students to find a love for physical activity similar to his own. His main goal while teaching Physical Education is to help students find a way to be active for life.

Ms. Gillingham grew up in Happy Valley - Goose Bay and graduated from MMC herself in 2008. She went on to study at the Corner Brook campus of Memorial University and graduated with a Bachelor of Sustainable Resource Management in 2013 and then a Bachelor of Education in 2015. Ms. Gillingham started her teaching career in Sheshatshiu and has spent the last 7 years teaching there but is looking forward to teaching even closer to home. She believes that every child has the ability to succeed when given the appropriate outlets to express their knowledge. During her free time Ms. Gillingham enjoys hunting and fishing with her husband and two small children. 

Originally from Port de Grave, NL,  Mr. Hussey graduated from Memorial University in St. John’s with a Bachelor of Arts (History/English) in 2000 and a Bachelor of Education in 2001.  He has over 20 years teaching experience throughout Labrador.

Mr. Hussey is passionate about history (especially that of Newfoundland and Labrador) and helping students understand society and change.  In doing so, students preserve their stories of the past while creating their own sense of identity for the future.  

In his spare time, Mr. Hussey enjoys watching a wide variety of documentaries, films and TV series, participates in outdoor activities, makes valiant attempts at DIY projects, and is a Constant Reader of Stephen King novels. 

Ms. Cramm is originally from Wabush, NL. She graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2022 and a Bachelor of Education in 2023. This is Ms. Cramm's first year at Mealy Mountain and is thrilled to be back in Labrador teaching. Her goal for the school year is ensure students can reach their fullest potential. 

Originally from St. John's, Mr. Moore has called Happy Valley-Goose Bay his home for the past four years. Mr. Moore is dedicated to embracing a student-centered approach in learning. He is passionate about building positive relationships and helping students lead a healthy, holistic lifestyle. He graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Physical Education in 2018 and a Bachelor of Education in 2020. He also holds a minor in mathematics and a certificate in STEM education. In his spare time Mr. Moore can be found looking for a new recipe to cook, listening to music, hiking the east coast trail, and going for walks with his dog Stella.