SASKATOON – The provincial government has appointed two advisors to hear from students, teachers and parents on how to improve the Saskatchewan education system and increase graduation rates.
Saskatchewan Education Minister Don Morgan made the announcement about upcoming “Student First” consultations at Saskatoon’s St. Marguerite School on Monday.
“We want to see what is working well, what’s not working well, and what would make students’ experiences even better,” said Morgan.
“What we hear will then inform the priorities for the development of the education system plan.”
Consultations will be lead by Superintendent Patricia Prowse and former RCMP Assistant Commissioner Russ Mirasty.
Prowse has 33 years of experience as a teacher and central office administrator and currently works at Saskatoon Public Schools.
She has multiple degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and received the YWCA Women of Distinction Leadership and Management Award in 2013.
“Collaboration and communication are vital to understanding our students’ needs and helping them succeed, and I am looking forward to hearing from students, parents and teachers and being inspired by their ideas,” said Prowse.
Mirasty is a recently retired Mountie who served across Canada for 36 years. His last position was Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan detachment.
He is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and was the first person of First Nations ancestry to lead an RCMP division.
“I have always appreciated the importance of the education system and how it contributes to the success of individuals, and more broadly, communities,” said Mirasty.
“I also appreciate that not everyone has achieved success within the education system and have often wondered why.”
The advisors will begin working on a consultation process immediately and will gather public feedback over the next few months.
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