EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Drin Hozo!

Shozre Melissa Flynn, Tr'ondek Hwech'in dich'e. I am a Tr'ondek Hwech'in citizen from the Yukon. I grew up fishing, hunting and berry picking with my parents, grandmother and aunties.

I have worked in Education in the Yukon for the last 14 years as a Han language teacher, Vice Principal and now as the Executive Director of the newly formed First Nation School Board.

I have the honour of working with our Yukon students, families, First Nation Governments and school teams delivering an enriched learning experience that is imbedded in local culture and worldview.

DIRECTOR OF FIRST NATION SCHOOL BOARD

Yak'éi yee xwsateení

Kothetty yoo xa̱t duwasáakw

Erin Pauls dleit ḵáa x’̱éináx

Cheyonia x x̱ a̱t stiee

I am Tahltan, Tlingit, and a citizen of Champagne & Aishihik First Nations. I have two children whom I consider my greatest teachers. I was born and raised in the Yukon and am proud to call the Yukon my home and raise my family here. I am a ravenstail weaver, drummer, and traditional dancer with Dakhka Khwaan and the Dakwakata Dancers. I love being on the land and hunting and gathering with my family.

I am honored to be working as Education Director for the First Nation School Board. I have the privilege of working with land and language connectors and the language coach. I also work collaboratively with the Communication Director to implement and support community committees.

I have been working in Yukon education since 2001. I bring my experiences from working in early learning, aboriginal head start, the k-12 system in Yukon, and as a First Nation Education Director.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Yak’é yagî (Good day - Tlingit), I am a Dakhł’awedí woman, a descendant of the Fox family from Teslin. My mother’s maiden name is Bosely and my father was a Grant. I was born in Whitehorse and raised in the Okanogan and interior BC. I’ve been in the Yukon continuously for many years and am pleased to have raised my daughter in Whitehorse, surrounded by family for the past 23 years.

You may recognize my name as I have worked at Yukon Education for the past 15 years in the First Nations Initiatives Branch. This year, I felt compelled to explore new opportunities. I am super excited to be part of the newly forming team at the First Nation School Board. I am very proud of everything we’ll be working towards and all that’s been accomplished so far. I believe this is where I am meant to be at this time in my life and am excited to play a role in making history!

Please call or email if you need assistance; I am here to help. I hope we get a chance to meet and grow to know each other on a personal level. I look forward to the day our paths cross. Gu.aal kwshí kʼidéin i yagiyeeyí ḵuwusteeyíḵ! (I hope your day is well - Tlingit).