Leadership
Superintendents Team, Education and Curriculum
The Superintendents Team, Education and Curriculum provides division-wide leadership for educational planning, curriculum, and strategic priorities. Each superintendent leads a portfolio of specialized programs and initiatives while also overseeing and supporting school administration within an assigned family of schools. Together, the team supports schools in creating rich learning opportunities for every student to learn, grow, and thrive.
WSD Organizational Chart - Superintendents Team, Education and Curriculum (PDF)
Matt Henderson
Superintendent of Schools and Chief Executive Officer
Matt Henderson serves as Winnipeg School Division’s Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by the Board of Trustees, he provides leadership for the division, oversees divisional operations and advances WSD’s strategic priorities. He works closely with senior leadership and schools to support student success and implement the direction of the Board of Trustees.
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Alison Hall provides executive support to Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer, Matt Henderson. She leads a team of administrative assistants who coordinate the planning and scheduling of initiatives involving the Superintendents Team.
Lorelei Bunkowsky
Assistant Superintendent of Student-Centred Services
Lorelei’s portfolio includes:
- Student-centred services
- Inclusion advisory committee
- Universal nutrition program
- Interdivisional student services
- Child care centres
- Off-campus community programs
Family of Schools
Churchill/Grant Park Family of Schools:
- Brock Corydon School
- Carpathia School
- Collége Churchill High School
- Fort Rouge School
- Gladstone School
- Grant Park High School
- Harrow School
- École J. B. Mitchell School
- Lord Roberts School
- Montrose School
- École Riverview School
- Rockwood School
- École Sir William Osler
Cheryl Chuckry
Assistant Superintendent of Professional Learning
Cheryl's portfolio includes:
- Teacher professional development
- Educational assistant professional development
- Teacher mentorship program
- Post bachelor’s degree education programs
- University research
- New administrators’ group
- Administrators conference
Family of Schools
Sisler/New School Family of Schools:
- Andrew Mynarski School
- École Garden Grove School
- École Lansdowne
- Lord Nelson School
- Meadows West School
- Prairie Rose School
- Robertson School
- Shaughnessy Park School
- École Secondaire Sisler High School
- École Stanley Knowles School
- Tyndall Park School
- École Waterford Springs School
Garth McAlpine
Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Engagement and STEAM
Garth's portfolio includes:
- Numeracy
- STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics)
- Technical vocational schools
- Integrated technology and digital media
- Arts programming
- Summer programming
- Special language credit exams
Family of Schools
Daniel McIntyre/Tec-Voc Family of Schools:
- Clifton School
- Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute
- General Wolfe School
- Isaac Brock School
- John M. King School
- Keewatin Prairie Community School
- Sargent Park School
- Tec-Voc High School
- Pinkham School
- Principal Sparling School
- Sister MacNamara School
- Wellington School
- Weston School
Mohammad Rezai
Assistant Superintendent of Anti-Racism, Equity and Climate Justice
Mohammad’s portfolio includes:
- Anti-racism and equity initiatives
- Climate justice programs
- Newcomer advisory committee
- Newcomer support services
- International Teachers Education Program (ITEP)
- English as an additional language
- Learn to swim/skate/bike programs
- Student debate/Model United Nations
Family of Schools
R.B. Russell/Argyle/Elmwood Family of Schools:
- Adolescent Parent Centre
- Argyle Alternative High School
- David Livingstone School
- Elmwood High School
- George V School
- Glenelm School
- Hugh John Macdonald School
- Kent Road School
- Lord Selkirk School
- Norquay School
- R. B. Russell Vocational High School
- River Elm School
- Victoria-Albert School
- Winnipeg Adult Education Centre
Rob Riel
Assistant Superintendent of Indigenous Education
Rob’s portfolio includes:
- Indigenous education
- Indigenous advisory committee
- Land-based learning
- Divisional Pow Wows
- Elders and Knowledge Keepers circle
- Pow Wow clubs
- Youth leadership
- Build from Within teacher development program
Family of Schools
Children of the Earth/St. John’s Family of Schools:
- Champlain School
- Children of the Earth
- Dufferin School
- Faraday School
- Inkster School
- Isaac Newton School
- King Edward School
- École Luxton Schoo
- Machray School
- Niji Mahkwa School
- Ralph Brown School
- St. John’s High School
- Strathcona School
- William Whyte School
Shelley Warkentin
Assistant Superintendent of Deeper Learning and Rigour
Shelley’s portfolio includes:
- Literacy
- French Immersion
- Special language programs
- International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs
- Big Picture Learning partnership
- Provincial assessments
- Divisional research
Family of Schools
Kelvin/Gordon Bell Family of Schools:
- Earl Grey School
- Gordon Bell High School
- Greenway School
- Grosvenor School
- École Secondaire Kelvin High School
- École LaVérendrye
- École Laura Secord School
- Mulvey School
- École River Heights School
- Robert H. Smith School
- Queenston School
- École Sacré-Coeur
- Wolseley School
Marsha Missyabit
Divisional Kookum
The divisional Kookum provides cultural guidance and support across Winnipeg School Division. Through their teachings, relationships, and lived experience, they model the good life – Mino-Pimatisiwin – and help foster belonging, respect, and connection for all students, families, and staff.
Senior Administration Team, Operations
The Senior Administration Team, Operations reports to the Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer and provides division-wide leadership for finance and budgeting, operational planning, human resources, property management, IT systems, and communications and public engagement.
WSD Organizational Chart - Senior Admin Team, Operations (PDF)
Mari Aguirre
Director of Facilities Management
The Director of Facilities Management leads a team of architects, engineers and tradespeople who oversee the maintenance, repair and renewal of WSD buildings and grounds. The team also plans and coordinates construction, landscaping, and site improvement projects to ensure schools remain safe and accessible.
Clayton Bodkyn
Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
The Secretary-Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer oversees all financial operations across the division, including accounting, budget planning, payroll, purchasing, and auditing. They provide financial leadership to support responsible decision-making, accountability, and the effective use of public funds.
Ryan Hughes
Assistant Superintendent of Staff Support and Relations
The Assistant Superintendent of Staff Support and Relations provides division-wide leadership for recruitment and staffing, labour and employee relations, and staff health and wellness. The team fosters a culture that is grounded in WSD values of joy, love, and rigour.
Brenda Lapointe
Board and Community Liaison Services Officer
The Board and Community Liaison Services Officer provides administrative support to the Board of Trustees, including agenda development and meeting minutes. The office builds relationships with families and community partners, helps families address concerns, and supports schools in strengthening their role at the centre of their communities. It also oversees the division’s centralized Permits and Enrolment departments.
Chris MacKinnon
Director of Information Technology
The Director of Information Technology oversees the delivery and modernization of technology services across all WSD schools and divisional offices. This includes technology infrastructure, cybersecurity planning, data management, educational and business applications, and technical support for staff.
Darren McRobbie
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer leads key financial and operational planning for the department, including budget planning and analysis, purchasing and procurement, and contract management. They also oversee Transportation and Central Print Services.