Learning Opportunities

Corrine Thorsteinson recently retired as  Associate Superintendent-People Services with Red Deer Public Schools. She feels fortunate to have worked in Human Resources Leadership, for over ten years,  where she had opportunities to facilitate mentorship, empower others to navigate tricky personnel issues and oversee the implementation of vital HR processes and employment conditions. After 30 years in the roles of teacher, assistant principal, principal, and division office leader in Lacombe, Clive, Ponoka and Red Deer, Corrine started Agiliteams Leadership Consulting where she fills her cup with opportunities  to support school and division leaders. Corrine’s BA, BEd and MEd were all achieved at the University of Lethbridge. Corrine gets joy and energy from helping others build their capacity in leadership. Corrine has been happily married to Gary for 25 years and they are the proud parents of two amazing daughters, aged 20 and 23. As a family, they’ve travelled the world. Corrine grew up in Southern Alberta and has made Central Alberta her home for the past 30 years.

Mr. Ray Hoppins, CEO of Hoppins People Services, is a corporate trainer, speaker and HR consultant. He is currently supporting Alberta corporations, post-secondary institutions, school divisions, and municipalities in empowering people, growing leaders and inspiring teams. Ray thoroughly enjoyed his thirty-three year career as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, and central office leader in Vegreville, Innisfail, Sundre, and Olds.  Ray, a proud alumnus from U of L and U of C, recently retired from the role of associate superintendent of people services with Chinook’s Edge School Division.  His teaching and leadership experiences transcend all grade levels from pre-kindergarten to grade 12.  For the past twenty-seven years, he has facilitated workshops, short-courses and sessions for leaders on topics such as instructional leadership, communication, staff health & wellness, human resources, relationships and culture.  Ray was raised on a family farm in Central Alberta, is active in his community, and currently resides in Olds with his wife Sandi.  They have four grown children who regularly reach out for help with laundry, finances, and auto repair.