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Melanie Bertrand
Indigenous Education Consultant K-12
bertrandm@rcdsb.on.ca
Teri Flemming
Indigenous Education Consultant K-12
flemmingt@rcdsb.on.ca
Lisa Zangerl
Indigenous Graduation Coach
zangerllm@rcdsb.on.ca
Sonny Robbins
Sonny Robbins
Indigenous Graduation Coach
Deep River and Petawawa
robbinss@rcdsb.on.ca
Contact Us
Each team member can be contacted using the above contact information. However, if you are unsure who to contact, please send general inquiries to ieteam@rcdsb.on.ca.
The Indigenous Education Department is located at Fellowes High School (Room 312), 420 Bell St, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 2K5.
613-735-6858 ext. 312
Please note that the Indigenous Education voicemail is not checked daily as our team works throughout the district.
Additional Contacts for Indigenous Education at RCDSB
Cary Kronwald - Superintendent of Education – Program Services
Cary Kronwald earned a Masters of Education from Charles Sturt University, a Diploma of Education from Concordia University College of Alberta, and a Bachelors of Arts from Carleton University. He brings 22 years of experience in supporting student success, including 11 years as a school administrator for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB). Cary has experience in both Elementary and Secondary public education, as well as District-wide initiatives including the Board Leadership Development Strategy and piloting student learning models that were then adopted by the UCDSB.
*Michele Whiteduck - Algonquin Language Teacher
Michele has been teaching Algonquin language at Eganville and District Public School since 2008. Algonquin Language is offered to Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students at EDPS from Grades 4-8. Michele supports students in connecting to language and culture through Indigenous ways of knowing and learning at school.
*Adam Bernard - Algonquin Education Liaison Worker
Adam is the Algonquin Education Liaison Worker at Eganville and District Public School. He has been supporting Algonquin students from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation since 2008. Adam is the Liaison between the school and community. He collaborates with staff, students, families and the Education Department in Pikwakanagan to ensure a positive school experience for First Nation youth and their families.
*Skylar Reed - Indigenous Tutor
Opeongo High School
Indigenous Trustee - Vacancy
*These positions are supported in partnership with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Education Department.
The Renfrew County District School Board has a Reciprocal Education Agreement with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. The following people work within the Education Department for the AOPFN.
Shelley Wilcox
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