2014 Winnipeg Civic Election

Why did you decide to run in the 2014 School Board Election?

I choose to run for school trustee since being involved with the school system as an employee. I feel that it's time we have new blood and ideas brought forward to the board and division. I feel to be a good trustee you need to be actively involved in the division and to many trustees do not spend enough time involved in activities and may not be as aware as they should be or could be.

What experience will you bring to compliment your role as School Trustee?

I have gone through the school system in Seine River as well as the opportunity to be an employees for the last 16 years. I am actively involved with the division in both volunteering and coaching our students over the last 16 years and still coaching as a non employee.

What are some issues that you would like to stand for in your role as School Trustee, and why are these issues important to you?

There are a few issues I definitely would like see to be worked on. My 1st issue is healthy eating. Many years ago they took deep fryers and pop out of schools but left chips, chocolate bars, slurpees etc available. I'd also would like to ensure all finding for individual students definitely get used solely for their purpose in benefiting that particular student.

What is one thing in particular that you appreciate about the school ward or school division you wish to represent?

I am very proud to have been an employee and actively involved with our sporting teams and the way our students represent themselves. Over the years the students amaze me at the praise we hear about their volunteerism in the community and the way they represent themselves to others.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

It's time to make a change as O always tell our students that they are the students of today but are also going to be the leaders of tomorrow.