Mike Helm
Director General
The Director General’s Office is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the School Board. The Director General manages the administrative and communications teams, and ensures that law and policy are being adhered to. The DG’s office also works closely with the Council of Commissioners.
Joyce Donohue
ADG & Secretary General
The Assistant Director General works closely with the Director General; the Secretary General’s office supports the Council of Commissioners and matters of governance, and is responsible for school elections, the complaints process, archives, and access to information.
Chantal Martin
Director, Continuing Education
Continuing Education manages both Adult Education and Vocational Education at NFSB. Whether you want to finish high school, learn a trade or just explore the various options available to you, visit www.nfsb.me
Kara Johnstone
Director, Educational Services
The team includes psychologists, subject consultants, speech and language pathologists, guidance counsellors and support staff whose mission is to ensure each student’s success by supporting our teachers, staff, students and families.
Terence Savoie
Director, Financial Services and Material Resources
The finance team manages everything financial for the school board, schools, centres, daycares, and school taxes. The team also directs the distribution of all funding from the education ministry to our schools and centres.
In Material Resources, a team of custodians and maintenance workers ensures our buildings are clean, safe, and in a good state of repair.
Marie Bérard
Director, Human Resources
Human Resources manages NFSB employees’ “life cycle” including hiring, union negotiations, absence management and benefit administration.
Anton Ryan
Director, Systems and Information Technology
The Department of Systems & Information Technology manages not only the IT infrastructure, but also internal systems that produce data and results to help us make informed decisions.