Our strength as a Team
Our program team is comprised of multi-disciplinary professionals who want the best for our students, families, and community. Our staff members are highly trained and skilled in their respective areas of expertise and continue to educate themselves about recent trends and current research.
Our program team is comprised of multi-disciplinary professionals who want the best for our students, families, and community. Our staff members are highly trained and skilled in their respective areas of expertise and continue to educate themselves about recent trends and current research.
Patti Wagman, Program Manager
Patti has been Program Manager for CCT since 2012 & is passionate about mental wellness promotion in schools. Although her office is located at St. Mary's, she can often be seen visiting all the MHCBE schools to support the programming offered by our incredible Wellness Facilitators. When not at work, Patti enjoys reading, watching a good comedy or crime drama, crafting, or cheering on the Roughriders!
Ashley Fisher, Wellness Facilitator (Notre Dame Academy, St. Patrick's School)
CCT is so pleased to welcome back Ashley to our Team, after she returns from her maternity leave. Ashley has been with CCT since 2011 and is assigned to Notre Dame, St. Louis and St. Patrick’s schools. In her spare time she loves spending time with family, doing yoga and seeing new places!
Justine Fiegler, Wellness Facilitator (Monsignor McCoy, ST. FRANCIS, Ecole St. John Paul II)
Justine has been with CCT since 2021. Her favourite part of the CCT program is watching the students develop and utilize the skills they learn throughout the school year, as well as working with amazing staff. When Justine is not in the classroom, you can usually find her curled up with a book, painting, or spending time with her dog, Sully.
Britney O'Leary, WELLNESS FACILITATOR (ST. MARY'S, MOTHER TERESA, ST. MICHAEL'S)
Britney first started with CCT as a CYCC practicum student, and then joined our Team for a couple of limited positions. We are blessed to have her back working with us again! Her favourite part of CCT is building meaningful connections with the students and witnessing them develop new skills. She loves spending time with her puppy Gus, her family, reading, and gaining new experiences!
Josh Cross, Indigenous WELLNESS FACILITATOR (all MHCBE schools)
Tansi, I am Nehiyawak (Cree) and my band is Frog Lake, which is part of Treaty 6 Territories. I grew up in Edmonton here in Saamis (Medicine Hat) for five years. In my role I will be working alongside Community Coming Together (CCT) to teach wellness with an Indigenous perspective and provide cultural knowledge and awareness in Medicine Hat Catholic Schools. You will see me in classrooms, at cultural events, teachings, ceremonies, and various activities throughout the school year.
All my relations,
Hiy Hiy
All my relations,
Hiy Hiy
Darian Glennie, CYCC Practicum Student
Darian is joining us as a practicum student from the Child and Youth Care Counsellor program at Medicine Hat College. Outside of school she enjoys hanging out with her family, going on walks in nature, and practicing yoga. She is passionate about mental health awareness and providing education to others because she believes that mental health is as important as our physical health.
Darian will be with us until her graduation in April.
Darian will be with us until her graduation in April.
Marina Hirning, Wellness Facilitator (On maternity leave)
After being a part of CCT in various roles, Marina now joins us as a Wellness Facilitator at St. Mary's, St. Michael's & Mother Teresa schools. Apart from work, Marina enjoys spending time doing crafts and playing with her son. We are so pleased to have Marina as part of our Team!