Importance of Locally Elected Trustees
School board trustees provide essential democratic oversight, ensuring that local, equity-focused community voices shape public education.
Although the province’s Bill 101 aims to diminish the role of democratically elected school trustees, it will not deter me from being accessible to you, helping you navigate the complexities of the TDSB, championing diversity and inclusion for all students and advocating for adequate and sustainable funding from the provincial government. I will centre community voices using my experience and established relationships with school superintendents and board administration to shape policies, programs and budget recommendations.
“At a time when Ontario should be strengthening public education, these changes point to increased centralization and a growing distance between Queen's Park and the communities they serve, making it harder for local voices to be heard. It is more important than ever that strong, committed individuals step forward to serve as local trustees and advocate for students and families at the local level." – Kathleen Woodcock, President, Ontario Public School Boards Association.
I am running for re-election to continue to centre your voices of Don Valley in support of students and families. Now, more than ever, locally-elected trustees matter.