Leadership
Superintendents Team, Education and Curriculum
We are committed to having a positive impact on the lives of our students. The vast array of programming and initiatives across the division are designed to promote lifelong learning and enrichment.
The Superintendents Team, Education and Curriculum report to the Superintendent /CEO and support all aspects of Winnipeg School Division (WSD) including education and curriculum, planning.
WSD Organizational Chart - Superintendents Team, Education and Curriculum (PDF)
Matt Henderson
Superintendent of Schools and Chief Executive Officer
The Superintendent of Schools, Matt Henderson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Board and is hired by the Board of Trustees to manage the affairs of the school division.
Alison Hall is the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Chief Executive Officer. She oversees a team of nine administrative assistants who support the Superintendent’s Team – Education and Curriculum.
Lorelei Bunkowsky
Assistant Superintendent of Student-Centred Services
Lorelei’s portfolio includes:
- Nutrition
- Student Services
- New Administrators Group
- Early Years/Middle Years
- Inclusion Advisory Committee
- Clinical Support Services
- Interdivisional Student Services
- Child Care Centres
- Off-Campus Programs
Cheryl Chuckry
Assistant Superintendent of Professional Learning
Cheryl’s portfolio includes:
- Educational assistants professional development
- French Immersion
- Continuous Improvement
- New Administrators Group
- Post Bachelors Degree Education/Masters Cohorts
- Administrators Conference
- Mentorship Programs
- University Research
- Educational Leaves
- Professional Development Requests
Garth McAlpine
Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Engagement and STEAM
Garth's portfolio includes:
- Early Years and Middle Years Numeracy
- Continuous Improvement
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Engagement
- Technical Vocational
- Integrated Computer Technology/Integrated Digital Media
- Summer Programming
- Arts Programming
- Special Language Exams
Mohammad Rezai
Assistant Superintendent of Anti-Racism, Equity and Climate Justice
Mohammad’s portfolio includes:
- Senior Years
- Off-Campus Programs
- International Teachers Education Program (ITEP)
- Climate Justice
- Anti-Racism
- Equity Initiatives
- Debate/Model United Nations
- Learn to Swim/Skate/Bike Community Partnership
- Equity Research Projects
- Equity Advisory Committee
- Newcomer Committee
- English as an Additional Language
Rob Riel
Assistant Superintendent of Indigenous Education
Rob’s portfolio includes:
- Indigenous Education Ad Hoc Committee
- Indigenous Education
- CATEP (Community-based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program)
- Build From Within – Ozhitoon Onji Peenjiiee
- Division Pow Wow
- Bilingual Language Programs
- Land-based Learning
- Divisional/Elders/Knowledge Keepers
- BISSIP (Building Success with Indigenous Students and Parents)
- Pow Wow Clubs
- Youth Leadership
- International Education
Shelley Warkentin
Assistant Superintendent of Deeper Learning and Rigour
Shelley’s portfolio includes:
- Senior Years
- French Immersion
- Continuous Improvement
- Literacy
- Administrators Conference
- Red River Heritage Fair
- Data Dashboard
- Language Programs
- Internal Research
- Provincial Assessment
- International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement
- Big Picture Learning
Marsha Missyabit
Divisional Kookum
The Divisional Kookum has the responsibility to guide, support and model the good life Mino Bimaadiziwin.
Senior Administration Team, Operations
Senior Administrative Team, Operations reports to the Superintendent /CEO and support all aspects of Winnipeg School Division (WSD) planning, system services, human resources, buildings, transportation, community and board services, and communications.
WSD Organizational Chart - Senior Admin Team, Operations (PDF)
Ryan Hughes
Assistant Superintendent of Staff Support and Relations
The Assistant Superintendent of Staff Support and Relations is responsible for staffing, labour relations, and professional development programs for WSD employees.
Brenda Lapointe
Board and Community Liaison Services Officer
The Board and Community Liaison Services Officer is responsible for all aspects of supporting the WSD Board of Trustees including agenda development, minutes, correspondence and meetings.
Brenda also supervises the Permits Department and Enrolment. The Board office also supports outreach and collaboration with parents, community and community organizations, assist in resolving matters of concern to parents, work with school staff and examines the development of schools as centres of the community.
Clayton Bodkyn
Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
The Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer responsible for all areas of finance and budgeting for WSD.
Reporting to the Secretary Treasurer are the Director of Buildings, Director of Information Technology and the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
Darren McRobbie
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for school transportation, budget planning, accounting, procurement, central print services, financial planning and analysis.
Chris MacKinnon
Director of Information Technology
The Director of Information Technology is accountable for all enterprise-wide technology operations, including engineering, infrastructure, platform, cloud, and client services.
They develop strategies to maximize the capabilities of the WSD IT department, align services with the business goals, supports the WSDs transformational change, manages the delivery of information technology infrastructure, maximizes business capabilities, and services across the enterprise.
Mari (Marianette) Aguirre
Director of Facilities Management
The Director of Facilities Management oversees all maintenance, repairs and new construction throughout the division.