About Alene Mutala
Mother, Grandmother and Volunteer
27 years in the Education Field as Teacher, Counselor, Religious Education Consultant and Health and
Wellness Coordinator.
Life Long Learner
Education Background: B.Ed. and M.Ed. in School Counseling from University of Alberta, Certificate in
Formation for Pastoral Services for Lay Ministers, Graduate Diploma in Religious Education, Masters in
Religious Education, and Certificate in Catholic School Trusteeship from Newman Theological College
Commitment to Catholic Faith and Catholic Education
- 4 years as Trustee for Edmonton Catholic Schools
- Resident of Ward 75 for over 26 years.
- Active Member of St. Joseph's Basilica for over 26 years.
- Helped with Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, Music Ministry, and Eucharistic Ministry.
- Children attended Catholic Schools
- Excellence in Catholic Education Award winner from ACSTA in 2012
- On Catholic Social Services Board for many years
- Holy Childhood Mass Planning Committee
- On SPICE and Blueprints Planning Committee for many years
- Planned Masses and Faith and Health and Wellness Days for all staff
- Planned retreats for staff and students
- Coordinated chapel projects in schools
- Worked with REAL Foundation to bring in quality faith speakers for staff and students
- Presented Alberta's new Religion Program “Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ” to teachers.
- Strong advocate for Publicly Funded Catholic Education in Alberta, supporting parental choice of
- Catholic Education and personal and academic success for all students
- Fostering an inclusive education system – establishing a strong rapport with staff, students and parents
- Working hard to support staff, parents and students in multicultural and diverse classrooms.
- Listening to all stakeholders and work hard to get things done.
- Building a cohesive, unified board speaking with one voice for Catholic Education