Education and Early Childhood Learning

Advisory Groups and Task Forces

Manitoba Education Council

The Manitoba government is committed to building an equitable, aligned, and effective K to 12 public education system. To facilitate a system-wide approach to planning, an Education Council has been established.

Chaired by the Deputy Minister of Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning, the Education Council will facilitate system level planning by:

creating a forum to raise, discuss and plan for issues facing children and youth, families, teachers, school staff and early childhood educators;
advising how Manitoba can improve achievement and well-being for students across the province; and
promoting inter-sectoral engagement, collaboration and partnership.

It consists of a diverse membership of individuals in the education system and education partners who share a vested interest in the success and future of Manitoba’s children and youth. Membership includes representation from the education sector, Indigenous leadership, intersectoral partners, students, and parents. The Council will also engage with groups seeking equity, diversity, and inclusion.

For the terms of reference, see the Manitoba Education Council Terms of Reference, Draft for Consideration – April 2023 ( Adobe PDF Document 214 KB).

Manitoba Education Council Members

Manitoba Education Council Members
Alain Laberge	Division scolaire franco-manitobaine
Andrea Buller	Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools
Ashley Vandepoele	Parent/Caregiver
Barb Isaak	Manitoba Association of School Superintendents
Bertrand Pauget	Council of Deans of Education in Manitoba
Brianne Judson	Student - Roseau Valley School, Border Land School Division
Charles Cochrane	Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre
Chief Clarence Easter	Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
Coty Zachariah	Southern Chiefs' Organization
Dana Rudy - Chair	Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning
Darcy Plett	Parent/Caregiver
David McAvoy	Parent/Caregiver
Itoro George Affia	Parent/Caregiver
Jacqueline Gerrard	Parent/Caregiver
Janet Tomy	Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning and Co-Chair, Provincial Implementation Team
Jesse Gair	Manitoba Métis Federation
Jodie Kehl	Manitoba Child Care Association
Kate Bolton	Manitoba Advanced Education and Training
Kathleen Vyrauen	Newcomer Education Coalition
Kym Kaufmann	Manitoba Mental Health and Community Wellness
Laura Thomas	Parent/Caregiver
Lyn Blackburde	The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Maisa'a Haj Ahmad	Parent/Caregiver
Marion Cooper	Canadian Mental Health Association – Manitoba and Winnipeg
Marti Ford	Manitoba Inuit Association
Michelle Dubik	Manitoba Families
Michelle Procter	Student Services Administrators' Association of Manitoba
Myra Laramee	Elder and Knowledge Keeper
Nathan Martindale	The Manitoba Teachers' Society
Paul Ilchena	Manitoba Association of School Business Officials
Sandra Herbst	River East Transcona School Division and Co-Chair, Provincial Implementation Team
Sandy Nemeth	Manitoba School Boards Association
Sherry Gott	Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth
Suroor Ajani	Student, Erikson Collegiate Institute, Rolling River School Division

Status

Established January 2023.

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