In addition to my work as a trustee and volunteer in the public education system, I have been very active in the community life of West Vancouver. Prior to becoming a trustee, I was the District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) Chair and Rockridge PAC Co-Chair, and I have been a coach, coordinator and director of multiple youth sports boards and liaison to many municipal groups. We live in a special place and I currently support local heritage by serving as director of the West Vancouver Historical Society.
I was first elected to the school board in 2014. I’m running for re-election because our students deserve an excellent educational experience full of opportunities that prepare them for the paths they choose in life. It is well-known that we have one of the top school districts in Canada. As a school trustee for eight years, I always strived to support the best learning environment for students, and I hope to be part of a board that continues this work. As a trustee, I will always be focused on advocating for more funding for West Vancouver schools, our students, and staff, and using that funding in the most impactful way. I cannot overstate how important this is to me – especially with an increasingly competitive post-secondary environment and globalized job market.