Superintendent, Program Services

 Jenny has had the privilege of working in the RCDSB for the past 20 years with experience as a teacher and Administrator in our Secondary and Elementary Schools.  She continued on her path in Leadership to the central position of  Principal of Student Success and Program Services and has completed a Specialist in Special Education and Special Education for Administrators qualifications.   Her commitment to creating conditions for all students to thrive in inclusive teaching and learning environments is instrumental in her role as Superintendent of Education. 

Administrative Assistant, Superintendent 

Alicia Hilts started her career with the RCDSB in 2016 working as a school secretary in both Elementary and Secondary schools. In her current role as 

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Program Services she provides administrative support for the department Principals, Consultants and Coaches.

Principal of Special Services 

Angela has been an employee of RCDSB for the past 25 years.  She has taught in both the elementary and secondary panels, and has worked as a high school Vice-Principal and Principal. Angela has had previous opportunities to be part of the Special Services Department as a Special Education Consultant, Vice Principal of Special Services and now welcomes the opportunity to return to be a part of this exceptional team as the Supervising Principal of Special Services. 

Administrative Assistant, Special Services 

Alanda started with the Renfrew County District School Board in 2014 working as an office assistant at Valour JK-12 School and has also supported the Continuing Education department. Alanda now brings her expertise to  the Special Education Department to support RCDSB parents and staff. 

Administrative Assistant, Special Services 

Janice started her position with RCDSB in 2020 working as an administrative assistant with Central Public School and Renfrew Collegiate Institute.  Prior to employment with RCDSB, Janice served for many years as an administrator in the healthcare sector.  Jan now provides support to the exceptional staff of the Special Education Department. 

Lisa Rigby joined the RCDSB in 1998. As an elementary special education consultant, Lisa works with school special education teams and the families they support in the Renfrew, Opeongo, and Madawaska families of schools as well as Beachburg PS and Highview PS in Pembroke. 

Special Education Consultant, Secondary 

Cindy Brash joined RCDSB in 2004 as a classroom teacher at Opeongo High School.  After 3 years in the classroom, she joined the OHS Special Education department as a Special Education Resource Teacher and later, Department Lead, while teaching a variety of other courses from grades 9-12.  Cindy is now the Special Education Consultant for the secondary schools within RCDSB, working to support families and special education teams. 

Melanie has been teaching in the Pembroke family of schools for over 25 years. Throughout her teaching career she has been using UDL and DI while incorporating technology as a DART, a small class teacher, a classroom teacher, a SERT and was recently in the Assistive Technology Coaching role to support educational staff and learners with the use and application of technology tools. Melanie has accepted the interim role of Assistive Technology Consultant and will continue to support the use of UDL Technology with all educational staff and all learners K-12 throughout Renfrew County District School Board.