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Liaisons
Dedicated to Enhancing the Quality of Life For All Who Seek its Service...
The Liaison Program works in the community and Separate School System in Grande Prairie; i.e., Principals, Teachers, Families, and Students to help foster growth and development for all individuals who seeks its service.
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JOANNE GIPMAN
Hello, my name is JoAnne Gipman. Evidently, I am lifer at Catholic Family Services! The going joke is that I am the “dinosaur” at the office, you know, kind of like part of the furniture!
Anyways, I am married with three adult children and very proudly a grandmother of two AWESOME grandchildren.
I also spend some of my spare time attending to my personally owned company, Foundations for Families.
I enjoy travelling, camping, backyard fires and spending time with family and friends.
I love my liaison position at Catholic Family Services, this school year I have been assigned St. Kateri, and St. Mary Beaverlodge. I’ve also been assigned the team lead position for the Liaison program and enjoy learning effective leadership and support for the team. Have a great year!!!
KATIE BUCKNELL (Kluyt)
Hi! My name is Katie Bucknell and I was born and raised in Grande Prairie! I’ve been with Catholic Family Services as a School/Family Liaison since March 2019. I love being apart of this agency and providing support in whichever ways I can to students so they can be as successful as possible throughout the school year. I graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology through Athabasca University. Outside of work, I love to be outdoors and am such a sports lover! I also love going for walks with my dog, travelling, and spending time with family and friends as much as possible!
SAGE BAGAN
Hi! My name is Sage Bagan Curry and I was born and raised in Grande Prairie. I graduated through the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Education in 2014. Since graduating I have dedicated my career to helping children and families through different stages of their lives while working with various non profits around the city.
I have been with Catholic Family Services as a Family/School Liaison Worker since September 2018. I completely enjoy this position and getting to know the students and their families! I love to build relationships with games and humor while simultaneously meeting them where they are at.
TARA SMOKE
My name is Tara Smoke and I have been a Family/School Liaison with Catholic Family Services since 2017. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Calgary and have previously worked with at-risk youth in an outreach school setting. I enjoy getting to know and support children and families as a liaison and believe in the power of building relationships. I am a married mother of 2 pretty great humans who I learn from daily. I love to read, go camping, and socialize with friends and family.
SARAH ROSVOLD
Sexsmith / Spirit River
email: s.rosvold@cfsgp.ca
Hi! My name is Sarah Rosvold, I was born and raised in the County of Grande Prairie and graduated with my Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Calgary in 2016. I have been one of the Liaisons since September of 2017, I LOVE this role as I get to build relationships with such cool kiddos and support them where ever is needed! I love spending time with my kids, when not at work, you will probably find us working on the farm, playing hockey or reading books!
JODI KURZ
Hi! My name is Jodi Kurz and I have been working with Catholic Family Services as a Liaison since the fall of 2016. I love working with kiddos and their families in this role to support them wherever they need! In 2016, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology, and after a couple years of working, returned to school to complete my Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary in 2020. In my spare time, you can find me outdoors camping, fishing, or walking my dog, as well as finding time for yoga and crocheting!
KRISTY SLEIMAN
Hi I am Kristy. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2007. I started with Catholic Family Services in 2016. I am married and have my son and my Golden Retriever. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love working as a Liaison and getting to know the students that I work one on one with. I love music, movies, animals, and hanging out!
DEMICA PUSCH
St Clement / Holy Cross
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My name is Demica Pusch and I am a Family/School Liaison Worker with Catholic Family Services. I have lived in Grande Prairie for 16 years and consider it my home. I graduated from the University of Athabasca with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am looking forward to continuing my education as I buckle down and begin my Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Research in January 2021. My partner and I have two sons who are elementary school aged. Outside of work I love to spend time with my family and friends. Some of my interests include, camping, biking, hiking, baseball, and walking my dogs!
