Gary McNeely serves the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Coordinator at Brandon University and was involved in development and implementation of the PLAR Policy and Procedures in 2000. He was a past member on the CAPLA Board and looks forward to bringing his enthusiasm and experience to the membership over the next three years. He […]

Treasurer Don joined the CAPLA board in late 2023, but has a long history at the intersection of edtech and recognition. He is a longtime CAPLA member and has presented at several CAPLA conferences on topics related to eportfolios over the years. He’s helped bring digital badges and micro-credentials onto the association radar since 2012. […]

Michelle provides learning design for special offerings at NBCC such as Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and microcredentials. She brings a knowledge of evidence-based strategies in assessment, Universal Design for Learning and other inclusionary or accessible practices to the project that aims to diminish barriers to incoming and current students. Michelle has an MEd […]

Patrick Reinartz is a consultant for Recognition of Prior Learning at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). Since 2020 he has been working on projects at the college aimed at reducing barriers to education and improving the accessibility of PLAR/RPL offerings. Previously, Patrick worked in the private sector as a training administrator for a US health […]

Tenielle McLeod works in higher education in Saskatchewan. Tenielle has worked for many years as an instructor, an educational developer with a focus on assessment, and as a recognition of prior learning facilitator/enthusiast. She completed her doctoral degree in Adult Learning at the University of Calgary. The title of her dissertation is Honouring the adult […]

Secretary Once upon a time, a young girl struggled with school long before she understood that learning differences were common and recognized. She struggled with school and work for what felt like forever until others recognized her skills and abilities, fostered them, and helped shape the person she is today! Today, I value all formal, […]