Staff

Jalene Mauws: CEO

ceo@classab.ca  (780) 853-2000

Raised in a small community south of Camrose, Jalene moved to the County of Vermilion River area in 2010 to reside with her husband. After a few years of working in Lloydminster she decided to devote her time to her young family by staying home with their children.  In January of 2019 Jalene joined CLASS as the Program Coordinator, in September 2020 she became CEO.  Jalene is very excited about continuing to share her passion for helping others and learning. She is looking forward to all the future has to offer with our organization.

Program Coordinator: Diane Bodurka

 

coordinator@classab.ca (780) 853-2000

Gary Walsh: Chairperson

Gary Walsh recently retired after a 44 year career as a Conservation Officer/Park Ranger with the Alberta Provincial Park Service. He received his diploma in Recreational Lands Management (Conservation Education) from Lethbridge Community College in 1975. He started working as a Park Ranger in Cypress Hills Provincial Park that spring and married Judy that fall. They have three children and eight grandchildren. His family is his number one passion. He grew up on a farm near Lloydminster and has lived in Vermilion since 1990. He loves the outdoors, as well as travelling all over the world. He has three years of board experience with the Vermilion Public Library and comes with many qualities to contribute to the CLASS board. Gary has been a CLASS society member for many years and wants to assist others in learning and continuing their education. He also wants Newcomers to Canada to feel welcome, wanted and safe.

Elizabeth Myhovich: Vice Chairperson

Gordon Hills: Treasurer

Gordon joined CLASS in 2008 as a Volunteer tutor and taught a 78 year old man just learning how to read and write.  In 2011, he became a Board Member, and quickly showed his expertise in Board Governance.  Gordon’s wit keeps the Board and Staff smiling while showing his wisdom and fatherly guidance over this organization.    Gordon continues to tutor English Language Students and is active in the Royal Canadian Legion.   Gordon and his wife Cicely have one daughter and two grandchildren.

Ashley Gilchrist-Garand: Secretary

Nicole Smith: Director

Society Members

Gary Walsh
Alva Anderson
Diane Bodurka
Roberty Wasylik
Elizabeth Myhovich
Gordon Hills
Katy Cooper
Fred Matthews
Cicily Hills
Miiko Cooper
Carol Coleman

Partnerships

Vermilion Lakeland College

Town of Vermilion

Vermilion Public Library

Buffalo Trail Schools

Funding Provided By

Alberta Advanced Education

Donations and Fundraisers