Charlene and Andrea are remarkable individuals who have served as pillars of the community, dedicating their time and effort to support Pembina North Community School (PNCS). Charlene and Andrea play a crucial role in preparing meals and volunteering for numerous events. They have also been the driving force behind the annual PNCS Christmas Dinner every […]

Gena Watchel has been a marker and teacher with both ADLC and Vista Virtual School. She currently teaches Science 20 & 30, Physics 20 & 30, and Equine 1 & 2 at Vista Virtual School (VVS ). She has been with Pembina Hills for 14 years.  Gena is an outstanding teacher who puts students first […]

Carissa Henkelman is a teacher and part of the Kindergarten team at École Barrhead Elementary School. Carissa has been with Pembina Hills School Division for over 15 years.  Carissa’s warm, thoughtful, organized and unwavering teaching style embodies what Kindergarten should be – a place that positively begins each child’s school journey and one in which […]

Carling Montgomery is a Junior High Teacher at Pembina North Community School (PNCS) and has been with Pembina Hills for 11 years. During this time, she has worked at Jarvie School, R.F. Staples, Barrhead Composite High School and for the last six years at Pembina North Community School.  Carling has taken on many leadership roles […]

BJ has worked as an Educational Assistant supporting students at Barrhead Composite High School for over 27 years and as of the 2023-24 school year, has also taken on the role of School Admin Support. Her new role in the BCHS office has evolved as the year has progressed and through constant changes and day-to-day […]

Treena Bradbury is an Assistant Principal at Vista Virtual School and has been with Pembina Hills School Division for almost 13 years.  Treena’s energy and commitment to students is boundless. Her leadership style is marked by integrity, professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility. She embodies the qualities of an exceptional educational leader, consistently goes […]

Gillian Bourgeois has been teaching at École Barrhead Elementary School for almost 8 years and is currently teaching both English and French Kindergarten.  Gillian is a gentle, kind and caring teacher who spends a tremendous amount of time and energy on how to best support the learning needs of all of her students. She incorporates […]

Kristy Bohnet is an Educational Assistant at École Barrhead Elementary School and has been with Pembina Hills School Division for over 7 years. Kristy’s colleagues are grateful to have her as part of their team. She sees the big educational picture, supporting students, their families and teachers in many ways from words of encouragement or […]

Daren Toivonen is a Counsellor at Barrhead Composite High School and has been supporting students for the past 4 years. Daren and her dog Gunnar have been a tremendous emotional support to all BCHS students. They regularly welcome staff and students and enjoy showing new students around. She also plays a huge role in the […]

Nicole has been Educational Assistant with Early Learning Services for over 4 years and has worked in both the C-PREP and W-PREP classrooms. Nicole is a very kind and caring person who definitely goes the extra mile for anyone who crosses her path. She has donated clothing, made extra food/ baking and given to children/ […]