The Kenora Catholic District School Board is very proud to announce that Mariette Martineau is the board's new Religious Education and Family Life Coordinator. She takes over the role following the retirement of Sister Maria Ciccarelli who held the position for 29 years.
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"In a Catholic School Board everyone is a leader in Catholic Education," says Phyllis Eikre, Director of Education. "However, the Religious Education and Family Life Coordinator is a vital role that brings to life innovative programs and practices to support our system's faith journey. Prior to her accepting this new role, Mariette was an amazing classroom teacher at St. Louis School. In her new role she will be able to touch the lives of even more students and staff across our board. Mariette will bring vision and vitality to the position. She will be a leader in Catholic Education and a gift to our system. "
"I am passionate about my faith and I am looking forward to working with the system staff to integrate faith into all aspects of a child's journey in our Catholic schools. I want everyone to have a connection to the power and energy of the God who loves them and this role enables me to help and support the students and staff on their journey to wholeness." - Mariette Martineau
Quick Facts:
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Mariette has a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University, a Masters in Pastoral Studies from the Loyola University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. She also has Religious Education Specialist, Senior Social Sciences qualifications and Special Education Part One.
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Mariette has co-authored and authored many books including Prepare! Celebrate! Live! - Seasonal Catechesis and Prayer for Parishes and Schools.
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Mariette has worked for the Kenora Catholic District School Board since 2011 most recently as a classroom teacher at St. Louis School.
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Mariette has worked professionally in and for the Catholic Church in the field of religious education and faith formation for close to 30 years
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In 2016 Mariette was awarded the Director's Award of Excellence for Leadership in Catholic Education.
For the past 175 years, Ontario's Catholic schools have contributed to the well-being of communities across the province through their engagement in community-building activities and through a sense of social responsibility that is at the foundation of the faith centered curriculum taught in every Catholic School. Catholic schools inspire students to reach their full academic, spiritual and social and physical potential so that they can be transformative in their efforts to promote social justice and build healthy communities.