Meet the Team

• • • Position: Technology Services Supervisor

    • Also Oversees/Assists with:  Adobe VIP, Airwave, Network, PIAs

    • When to Contact Directly: 

      • Technical issues regarding the Internet or Wireless network (ie, Guest network access issues, Internet connection issues, etc).  

      • General questions/support on all Technology issues in the Division that are not suitable for service requests (for example, general discussions regarding the future plans for Technology in the Division, questions about the support being provided by the Technology Department, etc)

      •  Tech non-emergencies should always be submitted as a ticket through Asset Planner.

    • Email: simon.sorensen@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone:

      • VoIP Extension: 201205

      • Cell: (403) 892-3420

    • Bio/Summary:

I have been with Palliser since August 2008.  I love the challenges and rewards that supporting Technology in an educational setting provides.  If there is something that the technology in a classroom cannot currently do, let me know and I'll endeavor to find a way to make it work.

• Current Projects/What Am I Working On?  

  • Software Catalog for the Division

  • Palliser's Cyber Security strategy

• • • Position: System Analyst

    • Tech for Sites: Central Office

    • Also Oversees/Assists with: Amplified IT Admin Tools, Backupify, Carbon Black (EDR), CIRA DNS Firewall, Edsembli, Email Relay Server, ImagineEverything - Student Aware, Palo Alto, Scripting

    • When to Contact Directly: 

    • Email: mike.auger@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone:

      • VoIP Extension: 201204

• • • Position: Network Analyst

    • Tech for Sites: National Sports School

    • Also Oversees/Assists with: Airwave, AssetPlanner User Management, Keeper, Network, Palo Alto, PIAs, Scripting, Tech Wiki, VoIP and PA Systems

    • When to Contact Directly: If employed at the above site and have general tech questions or are having a tech emergency (e.g. the internet is down). Tech non-emergencies should always be submitted as a ticket through Asset Planner.

    • Email: calvin.rempel@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone:

      • VoIP Extension: 245801

      • Cell: (403) 585-8127

    • Bio/Summary: Having graduated in 2012 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Ministries, Calvin returned to Alberta in 2013 to pursue a career in Information Technology. In 2016, Calvin completed the 2 year Computer Information Technology program at Lethbridge College, which was capped off with a practicum at the Palliser School Division. Calvin began working as Palliser's Calgary-based computer technician in the summer of 2016. In May of 2022, Calvin moved on to the role of Network Analyst within the Palliser Technology Team.
      
      In his free time, Calvin studies languages, volunteers with an evangelism team, knits, writes, and generally tinkers with/dabbles in whatever sparks his imagination at the time.

    • Current Projects/What Am I Working On?  

      • Deploying Network Traffic Monitors

      • R&D - Radius Server and Google Authentication with Guest WiFi

      • General Network Training/Professional Development

• • • Position: Student Information Services Coordinator

    • Also Oversees/Assists with: Dossier, Edsembli, FES (Funding Event System), PASI, School Messenger

    • When to Contact Directly: Please use the following link to report an issue:  SIS Help Desk Request for Assistance 

    • Email: sherryl.loman@pallisersd.ab.ca 

    • Phone:

      • Office: (403) 328-4111 Ext: 129

      • VoIP Extension: 201129

    • Bio/Summary: I have been employed with Palliser for over 25 years and have served as the SIS Coordinator for about 15 years.  I currently provide training and support for applications related to "Student Information" (SIS) to all Palliser schools, primarily working with school Admin staff.

I live in Lethbridge County, north of Picture Butte, where my husband and I run a family farming operation.  Together we have raised three amazing children. Four sweet babies call us "Nana" and "Papa".

• • • Position: IT- Help Desk

      • Also Oversees/Assists with: Adobe VIP, AssetPlanner, Blackboard, Clever, Edsembli, Exam Bank, ImagineEverything Guest Book, JAMF/Google MDM, Microsoft 365 Admin, Tech Wikis, Tools4Ever

    • When to Contact Directly: Please contact directly if there is a technical emergency and you are unable to reach your school technician. All password resets, changes to Google groups, inventory requests, general questions and inquiries should be placed through a service request by emailing sr.palliser@assetplanner.com

    • Email: jill.droogers@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone:

      • • Office: 403-328-4111 ext: 200

        • VoIP Extension: 201200

    • Bio/Summary: 

• • • Position: Computer Technician

    • Tech for Sites: Barons, Carmangay, Champion, County Central, Noble Central, PBB Vulcan, Vulcan Prarieview

    • Also Oversees/Assists with: Learn360 & Criterion on Demand, PaperCut, PIAs, Printing (non-Papercut), Keeper, Rise Vision Sign Builder, Security Cameras, WeVideo

    • When to Contact Directly: If employed at the above sites and have general tech questions or are having a tech emergency (e.g. the internet is down). Tech non-emergencies should always be submitted as a ticket through Asset Planner.

    • Email: joshua.cookson@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone: 

      • VoIP Extension: 233101

    • Bio/Summary: 

• • • Position: Computer Technician

    • Tech for Sites: Coaldale, Picture Butte and Huntsville

    • Also Oversees/Assists with: Backupify, Carbon Black (EDR), CIRA DNS Firewall, Destiny, LanSchool Air, Palo Alto, Rise Vision/Chrome Sign Builder, SCCM

    • When to Contact Directly: If employed at the above sites and have general tech questions or are having a tech emergency (e.g. the internet is down). Tech non-emergencies should always be submitted as a ticket through Asset Planner.

    • Email: jackson.druhan@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone: 

      • VoIP Extension: 201206

    • Bio/Summary: 

• • • Position: Computer Technician

    • Tech for Sites: Arrowwood, Brant, Heritage Christian Academy, Horizon, Milo, Omar Bin Al-Khattab

    • Also Oversees/Assists with: Blackboard, Clever, Destiny, Exam Bank, PaperCut, Imagine Everything - Guest Book, ImagineEverything - Student Aware, Learn360 & Criterion on Demand, WeVideo

    • When to Contact Directly: If employed at one of the above sites and have general tech questions or are having a tech emergency (e.g. the internet is down). Tech non-emergencies should always be submitted as a ticket through Asset Planner.

    • Email: muhammad.arsalan@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone: 

      • VoIP Extension: 245801

    • Bio/Summary:

• • • Position: Computer Technician

    • Tech for Sites: Coalhurst Elementary, Coalhurst High, Colony Schools, Sunnyside School, PBB (Remote Items Only)

    • Also Oversees/Assists with:  JAMF/Google MDM (Mobile Device Management), PIAs, Security Cameras

    • When to Contact Directly: If employed at one of the above sites and have general tech questions or are having a tech emergency (e.g. the internet is down). Tech non-emergencies should always be submitted as a ticket through Asset Planner.

    • Email: phillip.twedt@pallisersd.ab.ca 

    • Phone:

      • VoIP Extension: 201207

    • Bio/Summary:

• • • Position: Computer Technician

    • Tech for Sites: Akram Jomaa, Calgary Christian Elementary, Calgary Christian Secondary

    • Also Oversees/Assists with: Amplified IT Tools, AssetPlanner, Email Relay Server, PIAs, Printing (non-PaperCut), Microsoft 365 Admin, Netop Vision, SCCM, Voip and School PA Systems, 

    • When to Contact Directly: If employed at one of the above sites and have general tech questions or are having a tech emergency (e.g. the internet is down). Tech non-emergencies should always be submitted as a ticket through Asset Planner.

    • Email: vince.francis@pallisersd.ab.ca

    • Phone:

      • VoIP Extension: 245802

    • Bio/Summary: