Hello! Welcome to my Election Forum page.

I am running for re-election as a Trustee for Red Deer Public Schools. With a variety of experiences and involvement in the school district over the past eighteen years, I look forward to continuing to serve our students and the community by returning as a member of the School Board.

My guiding principles and beliefs

Ethical, Accountable and Caring

Act in the best interests of students

Ensure all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential

Education is a partnership among students, staff, families and communities

Build positive relationships

Our skilled and caring teachers and staff members are dedicated to providing the best possible learning environment for each student

Students will be creative, critical thinkers and ethical citizens

Engage with parents and the community

Previous education involvement included:

Chair of the school councils at four schools plus chair of the City Wide School Council

Volunteer and contract instructor with the Alberta School Council’s Association from 2005 to 2009 during which I facilitated workshops and gave presentations at schools across the province to create more effective councils

Current roles as trustee include:

Board’s representative for Zone 4 (Central Alberta) of the Alberta School Boards Association

Board’s representative on the Public School Board Council of the Public School Board’s Association of Alberta

Zone 4 representative on the Alberta School Boards Association Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee

2010 community volunteering includes:

Board of Directors, Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer

Board of Directors, Crisis Centre (March 2006 to May 2010)

Member, United Way of Central Alberta Citizens Review Committee   

Board of Directors, United Way of Central Alberta (as of Sept 2010)

A bit about me:

I moved to Red Deer in 1987. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, I received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics from Dalhousie University.  I love Red Deer, and feel fortunate to call this city home. My two children, Brian and Laura, went through the English and French Immersion programs in the Red Deer Public School District from kindergarten to grade 12. Laura is attending Red Deer College. Brian passed away last year.

I have been an actively involved in the community for many years, both as a volunteer and previously as the Program Director at the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society. As a trustee, I am committed to working on behalf of our community to provide an excellent education system which will both educate our students and develop tomorrow's citizens.

Thank you,

Cathy

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