Board Chair

I am deeply honored to step into the role of Board Chair and am committed to advocating for our school division to ensure we continue delivering outstanding Catholic education. Having served as Vice Chair last year, and previously as the School Council Chair for Holy Cross for five years, I felt inspired to take on this new role as Board Chair. With my children now attending Assumption Jr/Sr High School, the timing felt right to contribute even more.

Originally from Edmonton, I now reside in Cold Lake with my family, where I also work at 4 Wing Cold Lake, supporting air operations. I am excited to bring my experience and dedication to this position and look forward to the journey ahead.

"I value the opportunities available to me to be a part of my children's education, and have a voice to advocate for all parents in my area."

Vice Chair

Ph: (780) 826-6089

This is Diane Bauer's second term serving on the Lakeland Catholic School Division Board of Trustees.

Diane is a champion for Catholic Education. She worked for the division as a teacher and Division Leader for three decades, and during her last 10 years took on the role of Assistant Superintendent. 

For Diane, becoming a trustee provided her the opportunity to serve her community in a different capacity. 

Diane lives in Bonnyville, where she was born and raised, with her husband Keith. She has three children and five grandchildren.

Diane and her husband enjoy travelling and have been as far as Africa, Thailand, and India. 

"Catholic Education is important to me, and I want to continue to ensure high quality Catholic education for all students attending Lakeland Catholic School Division."

Cold Lake Trustee

Mary Anne Penner

Ph: (780) 594-6428

Mary Anne has been a trustee for Lakeland Catholic for over 30 years.

She retired from the position of Director of the Cold Lake Public Library in 2015 after 28 years of service.

She has five adult children and two grandsons and resides in Cold Lake. 

Mary Anne is passionate about Catholic education. She became a trustee because she believes that trusteeship is a "vocation and a calling."

She is active in her parish as the coordinator of sacramental preparation at all levels. Catholic Education is a passion that compels her to ensure that Catholic values and teachings are evident in our schools.

"My faith is an important part of who I am. Among my favourite scriptures is one that gives me hope at this time."

Cold Lake Trustee

Ph: (780) 573-1926

Vicky Lefebvre his a retired bank manager who believes in the importance of Catholic Education. 

She lives in Cold Lake with her husband of 47-years, Gilles. Family-oriented she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Vicky serves as a city councillor, and works on non-profit boards including the Parish Pastoral Council and other community groups. 

Becoming a trustee was a "natural continuation from the School Councils" Vicky was a part of when her children started Kindergarten at St. Dominic Elementary School. 

She said becoming a trustee was one of the best decisions she ever made. Over the years she believes she has It has grown in her faith and knowledge.

"It is so fulfilling being able to help children when entering through to leaving our system , knowing you were a small part of it."

Bonnyville Trustee

Ph: (780) 826-6087

Vince is a retired Lakeland Catholic teacher.

Vince taught at École Notre Dame Elementary School for 26 years and spent time teaching in classrooms in Nova Scotia, Alberta, and Manitoba for a total of 33 years.

Vince has been married to his wife Frances for over 40 years and together they have two children and two grandchildren.  

It was his passion for Catholic education that drew him to the role of board trustee so many years ago.

Vince enjoys photography, reading, being outdoors, and all things science fiction. 

"Catholic education is important to me because it is faith based. It allows the individual to grow spiritually and intellectually."

Lac La Biche/Waskatenau Trustee

Donna Cloutier has served as an educator in Lac La Biche for over 29 years. 

She volunteers on several boards and committees and is a part of fundraising for programs such as the Kids R Worth It School Breakfast Program, the Sew and Sew Quilting Guild, the Lac La Biche Heritage Society, the Hospital Auxiliary, and the Catholic Women's League. 

She is married, has three grown children and two grandchildren, and lives in the County of Lac La Biche.

Donna played a large role in the census process that brought Light of Christ Catholic School to Lac La Biche. 

"We are blessed to have a choice in Catholic Education."