Char Bliss
Principal of School Support Services / Special Education Administrator
charlayne.bliss@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5015
• Manage and support School Support Services Department
• System leadership for all Special Education Services and Supports |
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Kim Kirk
Indigenous Education Leader
kim.kirk@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5018
• Support staff in their desire to understand and implement Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum
• Develop relevant instructional materials designed to reflect Indigenous world views and perspectives for all learners
• Consult and liaise with local Indigenous communities
• Lead the implementation of action plans to ensure voices, experiences, and cultures are represented
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Jason Jones
Ojibwe Language Coordinator
jason.jones@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5017 |
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Shannon Westover
Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Contact (TELTc) / Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
shannon.westover@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5022
• Supports teachers in the transition from traditional to blended / remote learning
• Assists teachers in embedding technology into their classrooms to enhance the student learning experience
• Provides training to teachers to use parent engagement tools (Eg. Edsby, Seesaw, Google Classroom)
• Notifies and assists secondary teachers when new Ministry curriculum is released |
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Tanya Kroocmo
• Provides students and educators with support, tools, and resources needed to advance student learning and confidence
• Utilizes and promote research-based best practices to help schools increase the performance of all students, including
those with special education needs and students facing systemic barriers in their math learning
• Supports the effective implementation of the elementary numeracy curriculum
• Builds awareness for parents to what their children are learning in school |
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Robroy Donaldson
Experiential Learning / OYAP Coordinator
robroy.donaldson@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5011
• Leads and supports the design and delivery of effective Experiential Learning opportunities for K-12 learners across all
grades, subjects and programs.
• Engages elementary and secondary students, parents, and educators to raise awareness of the skilled trades,
apprenticeship, and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP);
• Supports students in skilled trades co-op placements with training, equipment, and the transition to post-secondary
apprenticeship;
• Works with students, parents, educators, and program leads to deepen and broaden the implementation of education
and career/life planning programs, with an increased focus on grades 7 to 12,
• Engages community partners, employers, industry leaders, and other organizations in support of Experiential Learning
and OYAP.
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Alison Simpson
Reading Recovery Teacher Leader / K-3 Literacy Coordinator
alison.simpson@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5006
• Oversees the implementation of Reading Recovery for the Board, including providing Professional Development for
teachers, collecting and analyzing data
• The K-3 Curriculum Coach supports teachers with literacy programming through co-planning, assessing & co-teaching. |
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Lynne Avis
Literacy and Strategic Intervention Coordinator
lynne.avis@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5008
• Through collaborative support in assessing, co-planning and co-teaching, the goal is to reinforce what students know
and are learning as well as to close any gaps that there might be.
• Using research based, best practices, students and educators are provided with ideas, support, resources and tools to
promote student learning.
• Lessons which focus on personal learning goals are planned and implemented collaboratively. Each lesson provides
equitable instruction for ALL students.
• Support is provided for teachers and students for virtual/remote learning.
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Marlon Douglas
• Works collaboratively with classroom teachers and intermediate students to provide students with hands-on learning
experience through a variety of design and build activities, which includes basic mechanical, carpentry and science and
technology.
• Provides a bridge for intermediate students in making a successful transition into high school and in career and
pathways planning. |
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Tracey Idle
Mental Health Leader
tracey.idle@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 4992
• Creates and implements the Board's mental health strategy and action plan
• Works as part of the provincial community of practice with School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO)
• Provides education and support to staff, students, and parents related to school mental health
• Collaborates with community partners to engage in activities to support student well-being |
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Lonna Oster
Speech Language Program Coordinator
lonna.oster@rrdsb.com
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.
• Supervise and oversee the implementation of speech language programming provided by the communication
assistants in each school.
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Alexis Saltmarsh
Behavioural Therapist
alexis.saltmarsh@rrdsb.com
807-274-9855 ext. 5004
• Develop behaviour plans/goals in collaboration with school staff for inclusion in the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Provide professional development for all school board staff on the principles of ABA and implementation of ABA
based strategies
• Work with school staff in supporting the development and implementation of safety plans
• Provide crisis response training and support to staff
• Provide information, strategies and support to teachers, principals and parents |
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Ruth Haney
Behavioural Therapist
ruth.haney@rrdsb.com
807-482-2271 (Donald Young School)
• Develop behaviour plans/goals in collaboration with school staff for inclusion in the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Provide professional development for all school board staff on the principles of ABA and implementation of ABA
based strategies
• Work with school staff in supporting the development and implementation of safety plans
• Provide crisis response training and support to staff
• Provide information, strategies and support to teachers, principals and parents
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Marlee Zappitelli
Autism Support Worker
marlee.zappitelli@rrdsb.com
• Provide programming and support to students with Autism
• Support development and growth of self-regulation and social emotional learning
• Provide transition planning and programming support to students and staff
• Provide crisis response training and support to staff |
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Sherrie Mullner
Autism Support Worker
807-597-6640 (North Star School)
sherrie.mullner@rrdsb.com
• Provide programming and support to students with Autism
• Support development and growth of self-regulation and social emotional learning
• Provide transition planning and programming support to students and staff
• Provide crisis response training and support to staff |
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Stephanie Black
Autism Support Worker
stephanie.black@rrdsb.com
• Provide programming and support to students with Autism
• Support development and growth of self-regulation and social emotional learning
• Provide transition planning and programming support to students and staff
• Provide crisis response training and support to staff
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Kellie Whalen
Attendance Counsellor
807-274-7747 ext. 262 (Fort Frances High School)
kellie.whalen@rrdsb.com
• Provides specialized counselling and support services to students and their families with
attendance difficulties.
• Assist schools in understanding issues related to habitual non-attendance and support
for the development of school based interventions.
• Provides information and referrals to community services for students who are experiencing
attendance issues as well as other related issues. |
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