About Us

Our Journey Towards
Educational Excellence

At The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF), we firmly believe that literacy is a fundamental right for all Canadians, and that literacy and skilled trades are essential for personal and societal development.  

Our commitment to education is rooted in its power to transform lives, combat poverty, enhance labour market participation, and contribute to health and sustainable development. Empowering our students triggers a positive ripple effect, creating lasting societal impacts.

Rapid growth within our Literacy and Trades Careers programs serves as a testament to our unwavering belief in the boundless potential within each and every learner. In 2025 we directly served 90,832 students and youth across Alberta and BC.

Founded in 1991, TEPF is a registered Canadian charity based in Alberta.

Our Reach

Elevating
the education experience:

TEPF inspires learner success

Your path
to success starts here:

Access TEPF programs and empower your future

Embark on the journey:

Applications and registrations are open for all TEPF programs

Unlocking 
opportunities
for all:

TEPF’s programs are available to all students across Alberta

Our Team

Barb Simic

President &
CEO

Angie Lachance

Director,
Trades Careers

Shelley Forbes

Director,
Literacy & Operations

Keith Crawford

Director,
Fund Development

Amanda MacKay

Manager,
Marketing & Communications

Lynne Croker

Executive Assistant
& Office Manager

Pina Lamb

Enhancement Coordinator,
Literacy Programs

Vanessa Rose NCSO

Coordinator,
Trades Careers

Rhonda Koskimaki

Coordinator,
Trades Careers

Mike Partington

Coordinator,
Trades Careers (Indigenous)

Taelor Oman

Apprenticeship Coordinator,
Trades Careers