Education Accord Advisory Board Members
Tracy King
Deputy Minister, Education
Tracy brings a wealth of experience in various government departments, focusing on policy development and strategic planning to enhance education and community engagement.
Dr. Patrick Parfrey MD
Deputy Minister, Health Transformation
A clinical epidemiologist and nephrologist dedicated to improving health care outcomes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
John McGrath
Deputy Minister, Health and Community Services
John brings extensive experience in public administration and financial management to his role, supporting the delivery of essential healthcare services.
Alan Doody
Deputy Minister, Children, Seniors and Social Development
Alan combines military and public service experience to drive social policy development and service delivery.
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.
Sharlene Jones
Interim Deputy Minister, Immigration, Population and Skills Development
Dr. Rob Greenwood
Deputy Minister, Rural and Regional Development and Engagement
A seasoned leader in regional policy and economic development, driving initiatives to support rural communities.
Jodie Lane
Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Co-chair, 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, 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
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
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) pro tempore, 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
Dean of the Faculty of Education at Memorial University
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
Ron Taylor
Director of Strategy and Development, Connections for Seniors
Dedicated to enhancing services and support for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Don Coombs
President, NL Federation of School Councils
Represents the Federation of School Councils, working to ensure parental involvement and support in school governance and decision-making processes.
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
Lisa Baker-Worthman
Committee Co-Chair, Assistant Deputy Minister, Early Learning and Child Development Division
Skye Taylor
Committee Co-Chair, Director of the Association of Early Childhood Educators, Newfoundland and Labrador
Tanya Noseworthy
Committee Co-Chair, Assistant Deputy Minister, Post-Secondary Education, Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Shirley Woodward
Committee Co-Chair, College of the North Atlantic, Vice President Academic and Applied Research
Dr. Donna Hardy-Cox
Committee Co-Chair, Memorial University, Faculty of Education, Associate Vice-President (Academic) Students
Dr. Scott Linehan
Committee Co-Chair, Assistant Deputy Minister, K-12 Education, Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Lynn Taylor
Committee Co-Chair, Special Advisor, Health Transformation, Executive Council, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. Greg O’Leary
Committee Co-Chair, Deputy Minister, Education Transformation, Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Yvonne Barry
Committee Co-Chair, Program Development Specialist, Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. Anne Burke
Co-chair, Education Accord NL, Professor in Literacy Education at Memorial University
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.
Dr. Karen Goodnough
Co-chair, Education Accord NL, former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Memorial University
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.
Katrina Moores
Senior Advisor, Education Accord NL
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.