Learning Opportunities

Bill has been an educator and administrator in schools in Northern Alberta for 24 years. He has taught at every level from grades 1 to 12, and has 20 plus years experience in a variety of schools in Peace River School Division.  He is currently the Curriculum Facilitator for NRLC.

Shelley’s experience in education spans over 25 years within provincial and federal school system settings. Shelley holds an elementary generalist Bachelor of Education degree and a Masters in Education Policy Studies with a focus on Indigenous Peoples Education. Shelley has worked as teacher and school administrator for both Northland School Division and High Prairie School Division. She has also served as Director of Education for Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, Assistant Superintendent for Northland, and Senior Manager for Alberta Education. She is currently the Area 1 Associate Superintendent for Northland.

Irene Heffel is a literacy consultant and educator with over 35 years of experience at all levels.  She has worked with both elementary and secondary teachers to implement best practices in literacy, assessment and Backward Design.