Carpenter, Norbert

Norbert Carpenter was appointed Deputy Minister of Education and Early Years in August 2026 after having served as Deputy Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action since 2023. Previously, he served as the Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Public Schools Branch. In this role, he worked closely with the board of trustees and senior management to oversee the operations of a school system with 4,000 employees and more than 20,000 students.

Norbert has a wealth of experience working in Prince Edward Island’s public school system. Over his 25 years in education, he has filled many roles such as teacher, principal, and administrator support leader.  Norbert holds degrees from the University of Prince Edward Island, the University of Maine, and Mount Saint Vincent University.

Relationships are paramount for Norbert, and he values collaboration with all stakeholders. He has been active in his community and has coached many youth sports over the years. Norbert has a passion for educating our youth and making PEI a better place to live.  He lives with his wife, Arlene, in Brudenell, and they have four children.