Empowering education

We believe in the power of teachers to inspire students and elevate our community.

Staff

President

Peter Lagacy-Web

President

Peter Lagacy
Phone: 506-452-1721
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Governance

Ardith Shirley-Web

Executive Director

Ardith Shirley
Phone: 506-452-1721
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Branches: 0820,
1429, 1608, 1724 & Middle Level Council

• NBTA Governance & Organizational Oversight
• Government Relations & Advocacy
NBTF, CAPTTO & CTF Board of Directors
Teacher Counselling Program
 Teacher & NBTA Wellness Programs

Deputy Executive Director

Kim McKay
Phone: 506-452-1757
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Branches: 0214, 0215, 1021, 1431 & 1450

• NBTA Professional Code of Conduct (Ethics)
• Curriculum & Assessment (PCEAC)
Board Learning & Policy Review & SAP
Educational Leave
Research and Engagement

Executive Assistant

Amy Jewett
Phone: 506-452-1721
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Finance

Director of Finance & Administration

Rick Cuming
Phone: 506-452-1834
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Branches: 0618, 1430, 1536, 1538, 1608 & High School Council

• Finance
• Office Administration & HR Support to Executive Director​

Bookkeeper & Financial Administrative Coordinator

Margaret Mott
Phone: 506-452-1739
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Communications

Director of Communications

Chantal Lafargue
Phone: 506-452-1821
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Branches: 0217, 1428, 1454, 1725 & 1809

Media Coordinator (NBTA & NBTF)
Internal & External Communications
Teacher Certification & B.Ed. Program Liaison

Database & Filiing System Coordinator

Carlene Parker
Phone: 506-452-1833
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Graphic Artist & Digital Communications Coordinator

Eileen Anderson
Phone: 506-452-1832
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Professional Interests

Deputy Executive Director

Kim McKay
Phone: 506-452-1757
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Branches: 0214, 0215, 1021, 1431 & 1450

• NBTA Professional Code of Conduct (Ethics)
• Curriculum & Assessment (PCEAC)
Board Learning & Policy Review & SAP
Educational Leave
Research and Engagement

Director of Professional Learning

Dawn Beckingham
Phone: 506-452-1835
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Branches: 1023, 1542, 1610, 1826 & Elementary Council

Professional Learning (Branch PL Chairs & Grants)
New Teacher Support (POINT)
NBTA Councils
Educational Improvement Grant Process

Director of Finance & Administration

Rick Cuming
Phone: 506-452-1834
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Branches: 0618, 1430, 1536, 1538, 1608 & High School Council

• Finance
• Office Administration & HR Support to Executive Director​

Evan VanBuskirik-Web

Administrative Assistant

Evan VanBuskirk
Phone: 506-452-1750
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Administrative Assistant

Janet Peabody
Phone: 506-452-1828
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Teacher Welfare Services

Director of Member Benefits & Services

Michael Butler
Phone: 506-452-1722
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Branches: 0216, 0619, 1022, 1640 & 1827

• Pension Services Coordinator
School Leadership including:​
   – NB Lead Program
   – Developing Successful Schools

Administrative Assistant

Tammy Boon
Phone: 506-452-1722
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