Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD)’s Indigenous Education Services team is excited to welcome back Jackie Benning as its temporary lead.
Ms. Benning, member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, has been with PWPSD in a variety of capacities since 2012. She began her career at Clairmont Community School where she taught Grade 4, and was a part of the Indigenous Education Services team during the 2021-2022 school year. Ms. Benning says she is excited to continue to support the team and the work it does in schools throughout the division.
As the Indigenous Education Services team lead, Ms. Benning will be facilitating guest speakers, Knowledge Keepers, and Elders, as well as the annual PWPSD Indigenous Student Awards. She will work to continue partnerships and projects with community organizations such as the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre, and the Werklund School of Education’s Walk Alongside You(th) research project.
Ms. Benning will begin her new role on March 11, 2024.