Age: 50
Occupation: Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Number of children: Three
Ages of children: 17, 19, 21 yrs.
List any political party membership(s): None
Do you live in the school district that you seek to represent? Yes
For how long have you lived in the district that you represent? 50 years
What higher education qualifications do you hold? Bachelor of Arts from SFU, various accounting and childcare courses, courses in leadership and conflict resolution
What PAC experience have you had? Ridgeway PAC, PAC Chair, School Planning Council
Incumbent: How many years have you served on the board? Seven years
How many board meetings did you attend in person in the last year? All of them
What is the single biggest challenge facing the school district and how will you achieve a solution? Change...new curriculum, new computer programs, restoration of collective agreement, etc. It's not negative change but teachers and District have been inundated. The solution is time, patience, funding for curriculum and teacher resources, staff training, and improved communication. I support initiatives that support our educators so they can support our students.
What are your thoughts on the province’s new curriculum? It was researched internationally and co-created with education partners including BCTF, based on best practice. It teaches students to critically think, collaborate and problem solve.
Why do we need a school board when so much is dictated by the province? The province sets the framework and guidelines. School Boards create a school system that reflects local priorities, values and expectations while advocating for appropriate resources.
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