CSB Celebrates Retiring Employees

After many years of service, the Cree School Board honoured retirees from last year and this year. Chairperson Dr. Sarah Pash acknowledged the retired employees on social media.
“CONGRATULATIONS!” said the Chairperson, “For today, I want to say thank you for everything you have done. You have worked tirelessly to ensure that our language remains a priority, that our culture and traditions have a place in our education system, that we continue to develop and produce our own teachers.”
Managers, teachers, professionals, and support staff were among those who retired from the Cree School Board, with some having been there since the early 1980s.
All retiring employees deserve our appreciation for their years of service and dedication to student success in Eeyou Education. The following individuals were honoured as retirees:
Name | Years of Service | Last Position Held at CSB | Location | Date of Retirement |
Benoit Strasbourg | 21 | Education Consultant | Regional Vocational Training Center Waswanipi | February 29, 2020 |
Luc Collette | 31 | Coordinator of Adult Education Vocational Training | Adult Education Mistissini | June 20, 2020 |
Rose Dixon | 23 | Education Consultant | Willie J. HappyJack Memorial School | August 1, 2020* |
Ricky Jolly | 31.5 | Cree Culture Teacher | Wiinibekuu School | January 30, 2021 |
Linda Visitor | 32.5 | Education Consultant | Cree Programs | May 1, 2021 |
Mary Bear | 34 | Coordinator of Education Services | Professional Development | June 1, 2021 |
Frances Visitor | 28.5 | Education Consultant | Instructional Services | July 1, 2021 |
Carl Cyr | 27.5 | Adult Education Contract Teacher | Wabannutao Eeyou School - Adult Education | July 1, 2021 |
Gabriela Grigoroiu | 14 | Adult Education Contract Teacher | Maquata Eeyou School - Adult Education | July 1, 2021 |
Mircea Grigoroiu | 13 | Adult Education Contract Teacher | Maquata Eeyou School - Adult Education | July 1, 2021 |
Anna Lesco-Cyr | 30.5 | High School Teacher | Wabannutao Eeyou School | July 1, 2021 |
Emma Mianscum | 24 | Executive Secretary | Secretary General | August 5, 2021 |
*The retiree returned to work as a teacher on August 26, 2020. |
Congratulations everyone on your retirement!