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School Support / Special Education Services

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Meet the School Support Services Team

Heather Bridgman
Heather Bridgeman-Swire
Principal of School Support Services/Special Education Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 807-274-9855 est. 5015

  • Manages and supports School Support Services Department
  • System leadership for al Special Education Services Supports


Kim Kirk, Indigenous Education LeaderKim Kirk
Indigenous Education Leader
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 807-274-9855 ext. 5018

  • Supports staff in their desire to understand and implement Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum
  • Develops relevant instructional materials designed to reflect Indigenous world views and perspectives for all learners
  • Consult and liaise with local Indigenous communities
  • Leads the implementation of action plans to ensure voices, experiences, and cultures are represented

Lonna OsterLonna Oster

Speech language Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 807-274-9855 ext. 5016

  • Provides Speech, Language, and Literacy assessments, screening and programming for students in JK-Grade 12
  • Works with parents, educators, and other school personnel to help support students' communication needs at home and in the classroom
  • Supervises and oversees the implementation of speech language programming provided by the communication assistants in each school
  • Provides support in oral language and phonological awareness strategies for classrooms

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