YouTube Video - Services offered by the School Support Services Department
Bob Kowal
Principal of School Support Services / Indigenous Education Leader
bob.kowal@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5018
Christa Gibson
Indigenous Education Coordinator
christa.gibson@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5019
The role of the Indigenous Education Coordinator is to support and increase knowledge,
understanding and awareness of First Nation, Metis and Inuit histories, cultures and
perspectives for all staff and students. We are committed to improving the well-being and
achievement of First Nation and Metis students in our schools while embedding culture in
our classrooms, and supporting teachers to implement curriculum developed in response to
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
Brad Gushulak
STEM Coordinator
bradley.gushulak@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5012
The STEM Coordinator supports teachers and students with leveraging technology and hands-on activities
to enhance student learning. The integration of makerspace resources increases student engagement
and allows students to develop 21st century competencies. Shannon Westover
Secondary Curriculum Coordinator / Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Contact
shannon.westover@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5022
The Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching contact (TELTc) for the RRDSB works collaboratively
with staff and students to create an understanding of the enabling role of technology for students to
attain the competencies for learning in the 21st century (Character Education, Citizenship,
Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Collaboration, and Creativity). Technology use
is focused on enabling students to be innovative, intellectually curious, and creative in their learning.
Sherree Denby
Secondary Numeracy Coordinator
sherree.denby@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5009
The Secondary Numeracy Coordinator provides supports for Intermediate & Senior
mathematics and numeracy for staff and students across the board.
Robroy Donaldson
Experiential Learning / OYAP Coordinator
robroy.donaldson@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5011
The Coordinator of OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) and Experiential Learning,
works with schools and community partners to facilitate a number of programs where students
explore pathways in apprenticeship, post-secondary education, the workplace, and community
living. By participating in programs and initiatives such as Cooperative Education, Dual Credits,
Specialist High Skills Majors, OYAP, Skills Ontario Competitions, and career exploration through
class visits and field trips, RRDSB students are gaining experiences and certifications to explore
and plan pathways through K-12 to post-secondary settings.
Alison Simpson
Reading Recovery Teacher Leader / K-3 Literacy Coordinator
alison.simpson@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5006
YouTube Video - Reading Recovery
The Reading Recovery Teacher Leader oversees the implementation of Reading Recovery for the
Board, including providing Professional Development for teachers, collecting and analyzing data
and teaching two students daily. The K-3 Curriculum Coach supports teachers with literacy
programming through co-planning, assessing and co-teaching.
Trishia Gagnon
Behavioural Therapist
trishia.gagnon@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5014
The Behaviour Therapist is a collaborative resource to support staff / students; the service
delivery model utilizes educational opportunities to provide training and modelling of program
implementation with respect to various behavioural challenges that students experience.
Alexis Saltmarsh
Behavioural Therapist
alexis.saltmarsh@mail.rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5004
The Behaviour Therapist is a collaborative resource to support staff / students; the service
delivery model utilizes educational opportunities to provide training and modelling of program
implementation with respect to various behavioural challenges that students experience.
Ruth Haney
Temporary Behavioural Therapist
ruth.haney@mail.rrdsb.com
807-482-2271 (Donald Young School)
The Temporary Behavioural Therapist works alongside students and staff(s) to provide them with
skills and
strategies to support challenging behaviors.
Marlee Zappitelli
Autism Support Worker
marlee.zappitelli@mail.rrdsb.com
Using Applied Behaviour Strategies the Autism Support Worker supports the development and
growth of
self-regulation and social emotional learning and provides strategies and
support to
students, staff, and parent(s)/guardian(s).
Sherrie Mullner
Autism Support Worker
807-597-6640 (North Star School)
sherrie.mullner@mail.rrdsb.com
The Autism Support Worker provides positive behaviour support to educators and students
through consultation, modelling and group social skills programs.