Board of Trustees

Stephanie Arnold (settler, they/them) - Appointed, Zone 4, Board Chair
Email: swsarnold@edu.pe.ca

Stephanie holds an unwavering commitment to building community resilience. Their strength is combining different perspectives and knowledges by uplifting community voices and ideas. This allows co-creation of meaningful, long-term solutions for difficult problems. Island youth are bright and capable, but they face barriers and challenges. Stephanie wants to give the students, schools, and communities across the Island the voice and agency to shape the education system. By working together - and in collaboration with other government departments and education partners - better solutions and futures for all become possible.

As part of their commitment to building community resilience, they serve on several other boards and councils, including as President of BIPOC USHR's board, Chair of the Provincial Anti-Racism Table, and Member at Large of Rustico Ringette Association's board. Stephanie holds a BASc degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA degree from the University of Toronto. Their PhD research on climate change adaptation earned them recognition as a Top 25 "Emerging Thought Leader" from Women in International Security (WIIS) Canada.

Wade Czank - Zone 6, Board Vice-Chair
Email: wpczank@edu.pe.ca

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve as the Public Schools Branch Trustee for Zone 6.  I took my campaign very seriously and I look forward to working to improve our present education system moving into the future.”

Wade grew up a city boy in Vancouver and moved to PEI over 20 years ago.  He lives in Uigg with his wife and 17 year old son. During the day, he works for Saltwire Inc. as a District Manager for Eastern PEI.  In his spare time Wade can be found at the hockey rink, golf course, rearranging his Elvis memorabilia, or building a new shed in his yard. 

His former work experience and education has centred around finances, collections, and information technology.  He also currently serves as Vice Chair on the board of Sir Andrew MacPhail Foundation. Previously he served as the registrar on the  Pownal Minor Hockey Association Board,  Provincial Treasurer for the Knights of Columbus and has volunteered as a leader with 4-H and Junior Achievement. Through these experiences, Wade has gained skills and competencies which will help him in the role of Trustee. 

Wade is an easygoing individual and welcomes communication from Educational stakeholders.

Vacant - Zone 1
Email: 

Emily McKeown - Zone 2
Email: emckeown@edu.pe.ca

Peter Fullerton - Zone 3
Email: pfullerton@edu.pe.ca

Karen Clare - Zone 4 
Email: kclare@edu.pe.ca

Gaylene Carragher - Zone 5
Email: gcarragher@edu.pe.ca

Andrew MacFarlane - Zone 5
Email: amacfarlane@edu.pe.ca

Marcella Byrne - Zone 7
Email: mbryrne@edu.pe.ca

Vacant - Appointed, Epekwitk Assembly
Email: 

Andrew Rose (he/him/his) - Appointed
Email: andrewrose@edu.pe.ca

Andrew Rose moved to PEI in 2021 from Newfoundland and Labrador. He lives in Charlottetown with his wife and their pets. Andrew is an instructor with Holland College, teaching mathematics and physics across various programs.

Since moving to PEI, Andrew has worked hard to give back to his new home community. In addition to his role with the PSB, Andrew serves on Holland College's Culture and Inclusion Advisory Committee as a faculty representative. He also serves on the City of Charlottetown's Affordable Housing Advisory Board. 

Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Math and Physics, a Master's degree in Mathematics, and a Bachelor's degree in Education. He also holds Post-Secondary/Adult teaching certifications from Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Prince Edward Island.