Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

A family tradition of service, combined with a Jesuit and Irish Christian Brothers education, excites James about serving as Chair of the Parent Advisory Council. Currently a Director at CARE Impact Partners (the advisory services arm of the global nonprofit CARE), James has 20+ years of global development, tech & innovation and consulting experience on four continents, and studied at the London School of Economics. James is thrilled to leverage this background to support the CWA community in all possible ways. When not working, he enjoys Cold War espionage and walking with his yellow lab. With his daughter in Grade 12, this is James' last year at CWA and the PAC. 

Michael has been navigating the business world for over 23 years, helping clients improve their reliability and refine their processes. After graduating with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology he now focuses on helping people through their mental health challenges. Being a people-focused person is what led him to join the PAC as Vice Chair. Michael believes in the need to give back and participate in his children’s educational development and faith formation. Having two kids attending the school currently; one in grade 1 and the other in grade 4. Michael also is committed to revitalizing faith and bringing people back to the church. He sits on committees for St Mary’s Cathedral and volunteers his time within the Calgary diocese as much as he can. Michael enjoys travel and the outdoors with his family.

Gerardo and his wife, Barbara (CWA business manager), are the parents of Adriano (Grade 10), who started at CWA in kindergarten. In addition to Adriano, Gerardo has three grown children and two grandchildren. He is a member and treasurer of the Knights of Columbus at St. Peter's parish and has been a scout leader for 13 years. Gerardo and his family love traveling and spending time at their cottage in BC. Having CWA recommended to their family was, and continues to be, a blessing.

Silvia and her husband Carlos are parents of three children attending Clear Water Academy: Sergio, a 2018 alumnus; Laura, currently in 9th grade; and David, in 4th grade. Since 2011, she has volunteered at CWA in various ways - Multicultural days, events organization, and Parent Advisory Council, among others. Her involvement is driven by her belief in the school's mission to provide a high standard of academic education and nurture the Catholic faith of its students. Initially trained in Law, she ventured into the field of Marketing and Communications after moving to Canada, fulfilling her desire to balance work and family life. Silvia is passionate about baking, DIY projects, camping, and hiking, activities she often enjoys with her family.

Ramel and his wife, Christine, have four children at CWA in grades 5 (Roman), 7 (Rayna), and 10 (Carter & Lauryn). Clear Water Academy has been a blessing for their family. They are grateful for their children's formation at the school and for the friends they have connected with since their older kids started at the Junior Kindergarten level. Ramel and Christine were raised in Winnipeg but have called Calgary home for 20 years. When Ramel is not working at his wife’s dental clinic, he enjoys talking sports with anyone who will listen.

 

Nicholas and his wife Rebecca currently have five children attending Clear Water Academy.  Nicholas grew up in Calgary.  In high school and university, Nicholas enjoyed debate, model Parliament and model UN.  After a short time away from work and school, Nicholas and Rebecca moved to Calgary to raise their family.  He works on public policy and regulatory affairs in the oil and natural gas industry. Nicholas and his family enjoy travel, music (and highland dancing), and birding.

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Mr. Forrester has been a part of Clear Water Academy since 2009. He holds three degrees: a Bachelor of Arts from McGill, a Graduate Teaching diploma from McGill, and a Master's of Education from the University of Calgary (along with a partial completion of a PhD). Mr. Forrester has taught in other private schools in Calgary, both in English and French. His children have attended and graduated from Clear Water Academy since their early elementary years. He loves Clear Water Academy because it has been a second home to his family. The school has provided a caring and safe environment for his children to grow up at their own pace, without the pressure to do so more quickly than necessary. Clear Water Academy truly loves and teaches the whole child.

Father Anthony, is an inspiring and faithful priest of the Legionaries of Christ. Ordained by Pope John Paul II in 1994, Fr. Anthony has dedicated his life to serving others. Over the past several years, Fr. Anthony has served as spiritual director and retreat director in Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC, and Dallas, TX. During his tenure as a Superior in the Legionary of Christ community in San Jose, CA, he actively contributed as a board member for CWA sister school, Canyon Heights Academy. He served as chaplain for the Young Catholic Professionals of Silicon Valley and Catholic Googlers at Google, Inc. In the fall of 2023, Fr. Anthony was assigned to the Legionary of Christ Calgary Locality, where he took on the role of Chaplain and Formation Director for Clear Water Academy. Additionally, he serves as the Chaplain for Regnum Christi Young Adults in Calgary and Okotoks. Despite the relatively short time he has spent at Clear Water Academy, Fr. Anthony has already experienced the warm and inviting nature of the Clear Water Academy families, embodying the spirit of WeAReCWA!

Natasha is a passionate individual who uses her natural gifts and talents to make a positive impact on the world. Her dedication to this mission is evident in both her professional and volunteer positions. Currently, Natasha serves as the Fund Development Specialist and Volunteer & Events Coordinator for Clear Water Academy. In this role, she is responsible for promoting the school's mission and values while raising funds for campus enhancements and growth. Natasha, her husband Dwayne, and their two children, Alex (23) and Bella (Grade 10) have been part of the CWA family since 2006.