Education Accord Advisory Board Members

  • Deputy Minister, Education, Tracy King

    Tracy brings a wealth of experience in various government departments, focusing on policy development and strategic planning to enhance education and community engagement.

  • Deputy Minister, Health Transformation, Dr. Patrick Parfrey MD

    A clinical epidemiologist and nephrologist dedicated to improving health care outcomes in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Deputy Minister, Health and Community Services, John McGrath

    John brings extensive experience in public administration and financial management to his role, supporting the delivery of essential healthcare services.

  • Deputy Minister, Children, Seniors and Social Development, Alan Doody

    Alan combines military and public service experience to drive social policy development and service delivery.

  • Interim CEO NL Health Services, Karen Stone

    Interim CEO NL Health Services In her role, Ms. Stone oversees the Provincial Government’s health-in-all policies and contributes to the work of Health Accord NL, which is guiding the transformation of health care.

  • Interim Deputy Minister, Immigration, Population and Skills Development, Sharlene Jones

  • Deputy Minister, Rural and Regional Development and Engagement, Dr. Rob Greenwood

    A seasoned leader in regional policy and economic development, driving initiatives to support rural communities.

  • Jodie Lane

    Director of Education for the Nunatsiavut Government, Department of Education and Economic Development, advocating for Inuit language and culture integration into curriculum development.

  • Trent Langdon

    President of the NL Teachers Association. A dedicated advocate for teachers, children, and public education. With a background in youth care and leadership, he champions community justice and mental well-being.

  • Trevor King

    Executive Officer of NAPE, bringing extensive experience in union activism and leadership. Committed to advocating for members' rights and well-being, he provides stable leadership in uncertain times.

  • Sherry Hillier

    President of CUPE Newfoundland Labrador and a licensed practical nurse with over two decades of experience in long-term care. As a passionate advocate for health care workers, she brings expertise in health care issues to CUPE's national platform.

  • Dr. Jennifer Lokash

    Currently serves as the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) pro tempore at Memorial University. With extensive experience in academic leadership and research in literature, the environment, and critical theories of art, she is dedicated to advancing the university's academic mission.

  • Dr. Pamela Osmond-Johnson

    Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education at Memorial University in 2023, brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership and teacher professionalism. Her contributions to teacher education development have been nationally recognized, and she is committed to advancing educational research and practice.

  • Lisa Lovelady

    Vice President Academic & Chief Operating Officer, Academy Canada and Eastern Academy and President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Career Colleges.

  • Tom Mugford

    Represents the Indigenous Education Advisory Council, contributing to educational initiatives focused on Indigenous communities' needs and priorities.

  • Don Coombs

    Represents the Federation of School Councils, working to ensure parental involvement and support in school governance and decision-making processes.

  • Ron Taylor

    Director of Strategy and Development at Connections for Seniors, dedicated to enhancing services and support for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Dr. Josh Lepawsky

    Professor, Department of Geography, Memorial University. MUNFA President.

  • Katie Spurrell

    Grade 10 student at Clarenville High School. Realizing the power of student voice, Katie advocates for students in education. Katie has worked with educators from schools, universities, and school districts from around the world.

  • Krista Brown

    Principal, St. Teresa”s School, St. John’s

  • Carolyn Janes

    Junior High Parent Representative, St. Anthony

  • April Bowne Stone

    Senior High Parent Representative, Grand Falls-Windsor

  • Peggy Tuttle

    Primary-Elementary Parent Representative, Clarkes Beach

  • Charmayne Rumbolt

    Principal, Topsail Elementary School, Topsail

  • Dr. Angie Clarke

    Associate Vice-President, Academic and Student Affairs, Marine Institute

  • Hasan Hai

    Vice President of Canadian Operations, Carnegie Learning, K-12 EdTech, TedX Speaker

  • Elizabeth Kidd

    President and Chief Executive Officer, College of North Atlantic

  • Dr. Jennifer Browne

    Director of Student Life, Memorial University

  • Co-chair, Education Accord NL, Dr. Anne Burke

    Professor in Literacy Education at Memorial University, is known for her interdisciplinary research focusing on equity, social inclusion, and children's well-being in culturally diverse K-12 classrooms, with a strong emphasis on public engagement and partnerships.

  • Co-chair, Education Accord NL, Dr. Karen Goodnough

    A former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Memorial University, an accomplished scholar in collaborative action research, inclusive science education, and teacher professional learning. Over 25 years of experience in academia.

  • Senior Advisor, Education Accord NL, Katrina Moores

    Katrina brings over 25 years of experience in education, including roles as a French Immersion Classroom Teacher, School Administrator, Director of Educational Programs, and Provincial Lead for Partnerships and Initiatives with NL Schools. Her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity has made her a valuable asset to system-wide initiatives promoting child-centred education.