Teachers and Counsellors Resources
Supporting educators in guiding students toward informed post-secondary pathways at the College of the North Atlantic.
Connect schools with program information, tours, school visits, faculty contacts, and student support teams.
College of the North Atlantic works in partnership with teachers and guidance counsellors to support informed post-secondary planning for students across Newfoundland and Labrador. As the province's public college, CNA provides career-focused education, province-wide access, and comprehensive student supports that help learners transition successfully from secondary school to post-secondary education.
With growing demand for skilled trades, engineering, technology, and related professional fields, college education plays an increasingly important role in preparing learners for today's workforce. CNA supports educators by providing clear, accurate information about programs, pathways, and opportunities within Newfoundland and Labrador's public college system.
Educators are encouraged to connect with CNA to arrange campus tours, classroom or virtual visits, or conversations with CNA faculty and staff to support effective post-secondary planning.
CNA helps educators share practical, accurate information with students and families while making it easier to connect with the right programs, services, and teams.
Connect students with options across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Hands-on learning and industry-aligned training that supports employability.
Certificates, diplomas, degrees, and apprenticeship routes that students can plan around.
Help students understand available supports and how to access them.
Options that support diverse learner needs, including online learning where available.
Direct contacts who can support tours, visits, and information requests.
Jump into CNA's most useful planning pages for programs, schools, apprenticeship training, and continuing education.
Browse CNA programs, credentials, campuses, and delivery options.
Help students discover subject areas and broader school groupings at CNA.
Access current apprenticeship training schedule information for pathway planning.
Review flexible learning options and short training opportunities available through CNA.
Arrange campus tours, classroom visits, virtual sessions, and program conversations that help students explore next steps with confidence.
Guided tours that highlight facilities, learning environments, and available supports.
In-school or virtual sessions tailored to your group's needs and interests.
Help students understand program options, prerequisites, and progression pathways.
Use these tabs to connect with student development officers, guidance counsellors, accessibility coordinators, campus administration, and academic teams.
CNA’s Student Development Officers support teachers by providing post-secondary planning outreach, coordinating campus tours, and delivering in-school or virtual information sessions. Contact a Student Development Officer to arrange a visit, request resources, or connect students with accurate program and pathway information.
Vanessa Lee 709/643-7822 Contact
Katie Hayes 709/468-1725 Contact
Elizabeth Parrott 709/891-5609 Contact
Rebecca Parsons 709/596-8921 Contact
Lori Thornhill 709/466-6945 Contact
Shanna Mugford 709/637/8558 Contact
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Robert Hillier 709/292-5647 Contact
Alison Keats 709/207-1336 Contact
Pamela Meaney – Pieroway 709/944-4189 Contact
Rose Power 709/227-6264 Contact
Samantha Allen 709/695-4035 Contact
Katie Nurse 709/758-7259 Contact
Mini Nair 709/758-7170 Contact
Jennifer Pelley 709/758-7388 Contact
Debbie Dyer 709/744-6841 Contact
Lavinia Crisby 709/207-1310 Contact
Each campus has a Guidance Counsellor or student services professional who can support transition planning and general student support questions. Teachers and guidance counsellors may connect with a campus counsellor to learn about available services, referral pathways, and where to direct students who need additional support.
Allison Lomond–Guidance Counsellor 709/643-7733 Contact
Nadine Humber–Guidance Counsellor 709/643-7972 Contact
Wendy Monk–Guidance Counsellor 709/227-6272 Contact
Craig Wells–Guidance Counsellor 709/891-5623 Contact
Darrell Noel–Guidance Counsellor 709/596-8926 Contact
Jeffrey Patry–Guidance Counsellor 709/637-8586 Contact
Nichole Pickett–Guidance Counsellor 709/637-8527 Contact
Pamela Thwaites–Guidance Counsellor Contact
Lesley Tucker–Guidance Counsellor 709/292-5624 Contact
Isabelle Rumbolt–Guidance Counsellor 709/207-1715 Contact
Pamela Meaney – Pieroway–Guidance Counsellor 709/944-4189 Contact
Heidi Andersen–Guidance Counsellor Contact
Tara Thomas–Guidance Counsellor 709/758-7314 Contact
Bertha Tobin–Guidance Counsellor 709/758-7136 Contact
Ted Power–Guidance Counsellor 709/758-7368 Contact
Kristen White–Guidance Counsellor 709/758-7446 Contact
Frank Williams–Guidance Counsellor 709/758-7455 Contact
Suzanne Keeping–Guidance Counsellor 1.877.465.2250-Option 1 Contact
Sandy Maher–Guidance Counsellor – Online 709/596-8940 Contact
Karen Moore–Guidance Counsellor – Online 709/758-7578 Contact
CNA’s Accessibility Services Coordinators support students who may require accommodations and help educators understand how accessibility supports work in a post-secondary setting. Teachers and guidance counsellors can connect with a coordinator to discuss general supports, documentation expectations, and transition planning to help students prepare for a successful transition to college.
Paula Gillis–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/643-7793 Contact
Dawn Brushett–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/891-5612 Contact
Joanne Mullins–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/595-3429 Contact
Stephanie Cashin–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/637-8585 Contact
Ivan Ledrew–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/292-5658 Contact
BettyAnn Knight – Brake–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/207-1340 Contact
Dodie Blanche–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/227-6273 Contact
Charlotte Reardon–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/793-3108 Contact
Colleen Hickey–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/758-7213 Contact
Ted Power–Accessibility Services Co – ord 709/758-7368 Contact
Campus Administration teams support campus-level coordination and can help connect schools with the right contacts for tours, outreach, and general campus questions. If you’re organizing a campus visit or need help determining who to contact for a specific request, Campus Administration can direct you to the appropriate area.
Samantha Downey – Campus Manager 709/643-2336 Contact
Wayne Howlett – Senior Campus Director 709/643-7916 Contact
Grant Lawford – Campus Manager Contact
Janice Moulton – Campus Director 709/891-5604 Contact
Chris Moss – Campus Director 709/596-8911 Contact
Alana Rogers – Campus Director 709/466-6931 Contact
Tanya Kelly – Senior Campus Director 709/637-8562 Contact
Floyd Wheeler – Campus Director (Aviation) Contact
Jennifer Strickland – Campus Director 709/651-4811 Contact
Susanne Ivey – Campus Director 709/292-5623 Contact
Petar Krndija – Senior Campus Director 709/207-1334 Contact
Vadney Tucker – Campus Director 709/944-5895 Contact
Joan Rideout – Campus Manager Contact
Molly Wooten – Campus Manager Contact
Debra Ryan – Campus Director - Academic Pgm 709/758-7112 Contact
Kimberly Marshall – Campus Director - Academic Pgm 709/728-5514 Contact
Ranjan Patro – Senior Campus Director 709/758-7033 Contact
Raymond Fennelly – Campus Manager (BB) Contact
Sharon Kent – Campus Director - Academic Pgm 709/758-7294 Contact
Trudy O'Neill – AVP Campus Ops 709/758-7160 Contact
Terry Murphy – Senior Campus Director 709/758-7008 Contact
Sonya Keeping – Campus Director 709/758-7142 Contact
Chad Simms – Campus Manager 709/207-1312 Contact
CNA’s Academic Team includes school and academic leadership who can support educators with program-related questions, pathway information, and connections to faculty. Contact the Academic Team for details about program expectations, prerequisites, learning outcomes, or to support academic-focused planning activities.
College of the North Atlantic's Academic Team provides leadership and support across the college's academic schools and program areas. Working closely with faculty, students, and industry partners, the team helps guide program development, teaching and learning innovation, applied research, and student success across CNA's campuses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Vice President, Academic and Applied Research
Gander Campus
709/651-4821
Contact Fergus O'Brien
Director, Work Integrated Learning Connections
Topsail Road
709/758-7093
Contact Lauren St.Croix
Director of Teaching & Learning Innovation
709/771-9571
Contact Jenn Wicks
Dean of Academics, Applied Arts and Tourism
709/758-7471
Contact Davida Smith
Dean of Natural Resources and Industrial Trades
Corner Brook Campus
709/637-8608
Contact Brent Howell
Dean of Health Sciences
709/758-7108
Contact Cheryl Dyke
Dean of Business and Information Technology
Burin Campus
709/891-5613
Contact Stephen Warren
Dean of Engineering Technology
709/738-8823
Contact Sonny Hegde
Dean of Sustainable Development
709/758-7381
Contact Gary Thompson
Academic Planning Controller
Clarenville Campus
709/466-6960
Contact Stephanie King
Academic Communications Specialist
709/758-7243
Contact Tanya Alexander
Administrative Office IA
709/758-7237
Contact Charlene Patten
Contact CNA if you need help finding the right department, arranging a connection, or getting information for your school community.