Our Staff & Board Members
Get to know our staff, board, and council members here
About Our Members
The Island Catholic School Board, in faith, unity and collaboration with local school and parish communities supports, oversees, protects, and fosters the Catholic school ethos and culture.
Inspired by Jesus Christ and the mission of the Church, the Island Catholic School Board is a visible presence in the Diocese of Victoria supporting, building and expanding Catholic Education. We believe…
- Students can change the world as missionary disciples in service to the Church and the world.
- All children should have access to Catholic Education so that they may grow in their faith and the love of Jesus Christ.
- Working in a Catholic school is an AWEsome ministry within the Church, so it is important to recruit, select and hire employees who are authentic witnesses providing excellence in education.
- In academic excellence by providing the necessary opportunities and resources so that all students can reach their full potential.
- In fiscal responsibility as stewards of Catholic schools, as part of the broader Church community.
Island Catholic Schools Staff
Island Catholic Schools Staff & Board Members
Superintendent of Schools
Katja Groves
Director - Office of Faith Formation & Evangelization
Gwen Jahelka
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Heidi Pivaral
Financial Controller
Lise Derzaph
Payroll
Sarah Fitzmaurice
Accounting Assistant
Vinetta Padayachee
Accounting Assistant
Khushboo Rai
Information or General Questions
Island Catholic Schools Board of Directors
Voting Board Member
Bishop Gary Gordon
Voting Board Member
Fr. John Laszczyk
Voting Board Member
Fr. William Hann
Voting Board Member
Cynthia Bouchard
Voting Board Member
Manuel Achadinha
Voting Board Member
Blanche Barco
Voting Board Member
Michael Doyle
Voting Board Member
Dale Gross
Voting Board Member
Audrey Thom
Voting Board Member
Alice Valiquette
Non-Voting Board Member
Katja Groves
Non-Voting Board Member
Leah MacKenzie
Island Catholic Schools
Board Minutes
- November 21, 2021 Board minutes
- October 21, 2021 Board minutes
- September 21, 2021 Board minutes
- July 21, 2021 Board minutes - Special Meeting
- June 22, 2021 Board minutes
- May 25, 2021 Board minutes
- May 3, 2021 Board minutes - Special Meeting
- April 27, 2021 Board minutes
- March 2, 2021 Board minutes
- January 26, 2021 Board minutes
- November 24, 2020 Board minutes
- October 27, 2020 Board minutes
- Island Catholic Schools Strategic Plan 2017/18 - 2019/20
- November 24, 2020 AGM minutes
- Superintendent Annual Report for November 2020 AGM
School Bishop's Delegates & Local School Council Chairpersons
School Bishop's Delegates/Pastors
St. John Paul II: Fr. Michael Tran
Queen of Angels: Fr. Roger Poblete
St. Andrew’s Regional High School: Fr. Eduardo Santos
St. Joseph’s: Fr. Alfredo Monacelli
St. Patrick’s: Fr. William Hann
Chairpersons 2020 - 2021
Local School Council
Called to Service: The Role of Local School Council, click here to learn more.
Local School Council Election Package, click here to learn more.
St. John Paul II: Mrs. Marina Slusar
Queen of Angels: TBD
St. Andrew’s Regional High School: Mr. James Wale
St. Joseph’s Victoria: Mrs. Erika Dalla Torre
St. Patrick’s: Mr. Graham McDonough
