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I live in Wolseley with my partner Karen. I grew up in Surrey B.C. and moved to Winnipeg in 2007. I am a community organizer and policy analyst working on issues of social justice and poverty elimination at the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg (on election leave). Earlier this year, I led research and analysis of the Winnipeg Street Census, a multi-stakeholder research project that interviewed over 1,500 people experiencing homelessness. I am the former chair of Make Poverty History Manitoba where I helped push the provincial government to implement Rent Assist, a program that helps thousands of low income Manitobans access housing.

I have worked at several national and local environmental organizations including Manitoba Eco-Network and Green Action Centre and I served as national chair of the Canadian Environmental Network. I have also worked as a researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. In 2015, I co-edited Poor Housing: a Silent Crisis, a book on low income housing in Winnipeg published by Fernwood Publishing.

Over the last four years I have had the privilege to serve as your City Councillor in Daniel McIntyre. Working for the community where I grew up, went to school, and raised my family, is truly an honour. My slogan this year is Working Together Works! I have seen first-hand the power of speaking with community members and working together to achieve great things! Part of working together involves reaching out. This is why I hold monthly meetings, Conversations with your Councillor, at the Cindy Klassen Rec Centre. These meetings allow me to hear the thoughts of the community and bring those issues to City Hall.

I have been very committed to improving our parks and recreation sites and we have been able to accomplish many projects over the past four years. Some improvements include the new beach volleyball courts at the Cindy Klassen Rec Centre and the Orioles Community Centre Redevelopment. We have also committed record levels of funding for roads, lanes and sidewalks and are starting to see real progress. Let's keep this momentum going and continue working together!

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you over the last four years. I hope you will give me your support in the upcoming election so I can continue working for our community for another four years!

All four of Jason's grandparents lived at one point in East Kildonan and Elmwood. His mother Lily lived on Hespeler Avenue as a teenager. Jason's father, Ed Schreyer, represented the entire ward as a local Member of Parliament, and while Premier, represented East Kildonan, including Valley Gardens, as MLA for Rossmere.

Jason's wife, Sarah, was raised on Talbot Avenue, and later lived on Kimberly Avenue. As a child, Jason took four swimming levels at the E.K. YMCA, later taking adult education German courses at Miles Macdonell and Kildonan East Collegiates.

Jason & Sarah's eldest son went to school at St. Gerard in East Elmwood. Their youngest son goes to a public school in the ward. They currently live near the Elmwood Cemetery.

Jason spent a decade of his adult life making a living in heavy manual labour; as a roughneck on the Alberta oilrigs, in construction across Western Canada, as well as working for Abalon Foundation Specialists, fixing homes in Winnipeg. He worked for years as an assistant to Jim Maloway, both as MLA for Elmwood and as Member of Parliament for Elmwood - Transcona and between 2011 and 2014, he worked as an assistant to the Minister for Infrastructure.

Sherri Rollins is an experienced public servant with a background in conflict resolution, human resources, business, and organizational development. She has held various policy roles in the provincial and federal government and in the private sector. As a proud Huron-Wendat woman, Sherri has also worked with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and is currently employed with the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

In 2014, Sherri became a School Board Trustee for Ward 1 of the Winnipeg School Division, the largest and oldest school division in Manitoba. She has a number of achievements, including initiating the Winnipeg School Division's first Indigenous Council, which structurally reports through the board of trustees, and voting to establish a bilingual Cree and Ojibway program. She is presently the Chair of the Winnipeg School Division and is one of only a few Indigenous people to be elected to this role in Canada.

Sherri's career has focused on many dynamic areas including: community and citizen engagement and government access, community social and economic development, treaty land entitlement, Aboriginal rights, section 35 consultation and accommodation, legacy issues of Indian Residential schools, organizational design, training and development, corporate strategic planning, program review and administration. She has written for newspapers and appeared on radio and television responding to public policy issues.

Sherri has a BA in Conflict Resolution Studies from the University of Winnipeg. She lives in Winnipeg with her partner Darcy Rollins and her three children who are Metis. Her favourite Winnipeg Jet is kidsport ambassador Mark Scheifele.

I am 56 years old and married. As a child, I grew up in the Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry Ward. My father operated a convenience store in the Osborne Village until his retirement. In 2016, I graduated from CDI College as a Health Care Aide. I am probably best known for my work as a disability and anti-poverty advocate. My Mission Statement: "I will be a champion for positive social change in my community, which results in the inclusion and full-citizenship of ALL Manitobans."

I have 29 years of experience supporting people with various challenges to live in our community. I am a strong believer in empowering individuals as well as communities to participate in society as "responsible citizens" and not just as taxpayers. Over the years, I have held various leadership roles in the community. I'm the former chair of the Winnipeg Transit Riders Association. Many people know me from my column in the Winnipeg Sun. Since January 2010, I have been writing a monthly column on poverty and disability related issues. I currently work for the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg as a Special Needs Programming Inclusion Aide.

• Grew up in St. Vital and lives in St. Vital with his wife Dr. Alison Marshall and their two teenage sons
• Former School trustee (Brandon) and School Board Pension Trustee
• Served on Board of Directors of: Old St. Vital BIZ, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2017 Canada Summer Games, Morrow Avenue Child Care
• Served as Public Interest Representative on Board of Worker's Compensation Board, Manitoba
• Appointed fellow lawyers to serve on Law Society Complaints Investigation Committee
• Former competitive marathon runner and soccer/basketball coach at Norberry - Glenlee and Dakota Community Centres.

I am Baljeet Kumar Sharma

Proud to live in St. Vital for around 17 years

University Degree: Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, History and English (British And American Constitution)

Studied: Logic - Ethics

Comparative study of religions, Psychology

Experince: Worked in Political, economic and cultural field

Language Proficiency: Fluent in English Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu

Smattering acquaintance: in German, French language

As I have travelled to Europe, Asia and Africa, learnt a lot about different culture, languages and their perspective on various issues.

Alumni -Winnipeg Technical College - Heavy Duty Mechanics

Hobbies:

Reading and writing is my passion. Enjoy Gardening &music

Keen observer of issues of national and international politics.

Aware of the issues that matter most to Winnipeggers

Voluntary Works

Devoted spare time in helping seniors by giving rides to them for medical appointments, bringing groceries and Medical prescription.

Motivating Factor:
Winnipeg has given me so much. It is time to give back and serve Winnipeggers by being their voice and raise their issues at appropriate fora and City Council happens one of them.

My name is Alex Allard and I've been a proud resident of Transcona for over 35 years. My Wife Cathy and I raised our 6 children here. We have 13 grandchildren and luckily for us, 9 of them still live in Transcona.

After serving the public for 30 years as a Winnipeg police officer, I am now retired. As a long time resident of Transcona, I have also served our community with various volunteer groups such as Winnipeg East Lions Club, Block Parent, Citizens for Crime Awareness, Neighbourhood Watch, and coaching our youth within the Transcona Railers and Transcona Minor Hockey League.

I am proud to be part of this rapidly progressive community. I believe strongly we must continue the momentum. With that being said however, we also need to work collectively as a community to actively strive for better infrastructure, better access to health care, better crime prevention strategies and better public safety initiatives for our residents.

Born, raised and educated in the Winnipeg Public School System, Tanya is a long time resident of the Louis Riel School Division. She holds a Political Science Degree from the University of Manitoba, has Chaired and sat on various Boards and has worked on municipal political campaigns. Tanya's professional background is in Finance and Leadership Education.

Dedicated to putting students first, Tanya is passionate about creating Policy that will successfully prepare students for life after High School.

Cindy Turner has lived in Windsor Park for nearly 30 years. She was blessed with 3 wonderful children who all attended Howden, Beliveau and Windsor Park Collegiate. She is a proud grandmother of 4, one of which has attended Howden, Frontenac and is currently attending Windsor Park Collegiate.

She has a passion for helping those in need and has spent the past 20 years actively pursuing that passion. She worked as Donor Services Coordinator at United Way for nearly 17 years and during that time she volunteered for many events and fundraisers. She also became a very active member in her union.

In 2014 Cindy decided to take her passion for helping others and use it to run for School Board Trustee. For the last four years, her mission as member of the Louis Riel School Division Board of Trustees, was to be a voice for the community and to ensure that as a school board they are providing the right tools and support, so our children can succeed.

Cindy has chosen to run for re-election to continue this essential work and to continue to make positive changes in the Louis Riel School Division.

A little about myself. I was born and raised in Winnipeg. I went to school in St. Vital. I have worked at Superstore for the last 20 years .I was a shop steward for 14 years and also served the health and safety committee for 8 years.I am also a member of the NDP. I am very passionate about our community. I have attended numerous rallies here in Winnipeg about health care cuts.I care about education cuts. The Pallister government has made several to front line services. Yet he promised he would cut front lines services during his election campaign promises a few years ago.

Robert Page is a retired high school teacher. After retiring from full-time teaching, Robert Page has subbed in all grades from Kindergarten to grade 12, including Special Needs and Adult Education. He is well educated in the workings and needs of students in all levels of Education, and has experienced educational life in a wide variety of schools.

Robert Page supports administrators who take a strong stance against all forms of bullying. He encourages active participation in school sports (for everyone), outdoor education, dance, theatre, art, music and practical arts. "Academic excellence is best achieved through a balanced school program that enriches the whole child."

I have been very involved over the years in many community projects, such as coaching basketball, board member for a 55+ affordable housing apartments in St. Vital, All Saints Kinsmen for almost 15 years and volunteering on numerous other projects and charities in the communities.

This last year I worked with several schools in LRSD to test pilot a project called Pets in the Classroom. Helping teachers to have small pets in their classrooms. The benefits of pets in a classroom are quite surprising (lower anxiety, higher self esteem, sense of responsibility to name a few). This project is still going on.

So after attending LRSD board meetings for the last year and a half I have decided to run for school trustee.

My role in being a school board trustee would revolve around being a voice for the community - to being open and approachable to the residents and teachers to bring their concerns and questions to the Louis Riel School Division.

A Criminal Defense Lawyer by profession, I grew up with educator parents who surrounded me with talk about and passion for education.

When my children started school, I became even more interested in getting involved in educational issues and have been a Louis Riel School Division Board of Trustees member since 2010 and Board Chair since 2016.

I am proud of and inspired by the strong sense of community in LRSD schools and my passion is to ensure equal access to quality education for all students.

I prioritize citizenship, engagement and literacy/numeracy throughout the Division and believe we strengthen the public education system and in turn strengthen the community.

I strongly believe that all citizens benefit when the public education system is strong.

Denisa Gavan-Koop is a passionate advocate for both children and public education. An urban planner and certified public engagement professional, she is currently the coordinator of The Winnipeg Plan to End Youth Homelessness, a community partnership that works to prevent and end youth homelessness in Winnipeg. Denisa is deeply engaged with her community in Ward 3. In the community, she is chair of the St. Germain Daycare board of directors and coaches kids soccer.

Both her professional and volunteer experience working with children and her longstanding involvement in community engagement and advocacy have convinced Denisa to stand for election to the Louis Riel Board of Trustees. As trustee, Denisa will work to represent the voices of Ward 3 residents to the board, and will strengthen communication between the community and the board. A tireless advocate for young people, Denisa will fight for provincial funding for our schools' programming in order to benefit students and keep the school tax at a manageable level for all residents.

In her spare time, Denisa can be found jogging on or biking the South St. Vital Trail, or enjoying the many other amenities our community has to offer with her husband, Royce, and daughter, Mikaela.

• Resident of Louis Riel School Division, Ward No 3 from last 15 years
• I'm a Human Resources Professional, wife is a public school teacher and daughter goes to Private school
• driven to be a school trustee

• Lived in the Louis Riel School Division Community for 45 years and currently resides in Ward 3.
• Married and have two children who attended public school in the Louis Riel School Division.
• Educator for 26 years. (23 in the Louis Riel School Division)
• Served as Teacher, Acting Principal, Team Leader, and Manitoba Teachers' Society Representative.
• Evaluated Teacher Candidates for the University of Winnipeg.
• Volunteered: to coordinate the Winnipeg Harvest School Supply Drive, for the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Days, the Canadian Institute for the Blind fund raisers and at our church.

Neil and his wife have resided in River Park South since 1983. Their children attended local public schools. Neil recently retired from the University of Manitoba where he was employed as a consultant and sessional instructor. Previously he worked as a consultant for the Department of Education in Manitoba and as an administrator. Earlier in his career, Neil worked as a teacher, resource teacher and school psychologist.

Neil has always believed in giving back to the community. He coached soccer, baseball and hockey at the Dakota Community Club and was a member of the parent advisory council at the school his children attended. He also served as a trustee on the former St. Vital School Board from 1995-2002.

While serving as a trustee, vice chair and board chair, Neil consistently expressed his belief that schools play a vital role in the communities they serve and that school boards need to ensure:

• schools are meeting the diverse needs of students
• schools are safe and welcoming places
• feedback is sought from parents and stakeholders
• tax dollars are spent wisely

Neil believes school boards provide leadership most effectively when they are open, work in a collaborative manner, and communicate effectively.

I began my trusteeship in 1986 with the former St. Boniface S.D. and welcome a return to that role after the amalgamation in 2002 that created the Louis Riel S.D. I have resided in St.Vital/St.Boniface most of my life.

I have served as Chair of the Board in both St. Boniface and Louis Riel School Divisions. I also served as the President of the Manitoba School Board Association (MSBA) for 2 years. I have been an re-elected school trustee for over 30 yrs.

I'm presently the C/O Chair of the Riel Evate School Community Foundation that raises funds for families in need. We put on a free clothing drive both in the spring and in the fall for those families that need a little help.

I retired after 27 years with the Winnipeg Police Department.

Pamela Kolochuk is a CGA, CPA, MBA and Certified Change Leader with over ten years of experience in Senior Financial Leadership roles. Pamela is an active member in the community and has served on Preschool and Parent Advisory Boards for over 6 years. As part of Parent Council she worked closely with Administration and Government on two significant projects within Ward 4: transition from a K-6 school to a K-8 school and a $200,000 playground addition. Pamela was able to secure over $100,000 in funding for the playground project and as a school community the Parent Council raised over $100,000 through fundraising efforts.

Pamela is dedicated to ensuring that children have access to a good education that is inclusive to all students, staff and parents. She is bilingual and believes in the benefits of a second language. Pamela and her husband have two children that attend a public elementary school in the Louis Riel School Division - Ward 4. Her family has always been very supportive of her involvement in the community and her passion for learning. Pamela believes that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" (Nelson Mandela).

Jay Myshkowsky is a lifelong active member of the LRSD community; his roots are deeply entrenched and include a spouse who teaches in the division along with two children who attend a public elementary school in Ward 4. Highly involved in the community, he is a former board member with the Southdale Community Centre, a longtime SBMHA hockey, baseball, and soccer coach, as well as the founder and organizer of the annual BoniVital High School Hockey Alumni Tournament.

Jay is dedicated to ensuring health and wellness needs are met for both LRSD students and educators. He feels passionately about supporting the community as a whole and ensuring the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action are supported in LRSD's current and future planning. As a member of the LRSD RielEvate board, a school community foundation and United Way partner, he has worked alongside current trustees and members of the LRSD to support families, students, and community members within the division.

Jay, along with his spouse and children, are proud members of the Louis Riel School Division Ward 4 family.

I, Tom Parker, have been involved with education throughout most of my adult life as an elementary teacher, a Phys. Ed. Supervisor and a principal in three schools, including Windsor Park Collegiate. I am very interested in making it possible for all children to achieve success. Students can be successful if there if there is a positive connection between the school and the community- [School Staff and Parents]. WE ARE ALL TEACHERS and we all play a part in the education of our children. Board members provide opportunities for successful students by LISTENING to all members of the community and providing policies and programs which meet the needs of all students. We establish the expectations for our children and provide for a safe learning environment in all our schools. As a result of consulting with students, parents, and staff via surveys, or face to face discussions, we can initiate new policies and programs which meet student's interest and needs. An example is our Human Diversity policy which was one of the first in Canada, and has been a benchmark for other Canadian Boards. Students and parents have been advocates for more career exploration and financial education. We are currently meeting that need.

Jaime was honoured to be elected to the Pembina Trails Board of Trustees in 2014 and she currently acts as Vice-chair. Jaime has served on several Board Committees including:

• Education
• Finance
• Communications & Community Relations
• Buildings, Property & Transportation
• Assiniboine South Early Years Healthy Child Coalition
• Various ad hoc and negotiation committees

Since 2006, she has worked as a manager for a large Crown corporation. Jaime completed her Bachelor's degree at Queen's University and has a diploma in Public Relations from Humber College.

Jaime is a well-organized, cooperative leader and tireless problem solver. She is also thoughtful, respectful and approachable and since being elected has demonstrated that she has the necessary skills, experience and personal characteristics to make decisions based on the best interests of students.

Jaime believes that a child's education helps to shape their future and as a Trustee she has worked to improve student achievement and maintain a strong community focus, while also being fiscally responsible.

Jaime lives in Charleswood with her husband, Chris Fedorchuk. Jaime and Chris are proud parents of two daughters, Addison (a student at Ecole Charleswood School) and Grae (a student at Ecole Dieppe).

Jaime also likes to volunteer at various charitable organizations including Winnipeg Harvest and Manitoba Marathon. In her downtime she enjoys playing with her kids, walking the dog or just sitting in silence and savouring a cup of coffee.

Gerry is running for re-election as your School Trustee. Gerry believes in communication and collaboration with school communities in an open, tranparent and honest manner. This will build trust and achieve a team-based learning community. You must empower adminstrators and teachers to provide innovative opportunities to build increased student achievement and foster a love for learning.

Gerry and his wife Myra, have resided in Charleswood for the past 38 years. Their children, Jamie and Kristin, are graduates of Oak Park High School. His 4 grandchildren attend PTSD schools.

Gerry was a dedicated educator and long time coach. The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association honoured Gerry with a Lifetime Achievement Award and Sport Manitoba recognized his commitment with a Coaching Excellence Award.

Gerry represents the MSBA on the 'Safe Schools Manitoba Advisory Council' and represented MSBA on the MHSAA Board of Directors from 2012-2016. Gerry has served on the Board of Governors of Winnipeg Technical College[MITT] from 1999-2006 and as Chariperson from 2001-2004. Gerry has also served on the Community Legal Education Assoication of Mantioba, Board of Directors and was President from 1998-2000.

Jessica Perry is a Charleswood kid who grew up to be a Charleswood parent.

Jessica grew up in Charleswood. She went to the French Immersion schools in your neighbourhood. With the strong education she received in our public schools, she went on the obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at McGill University.

Jessica and her husband, Julian Saba, are raising their two young children in Charleswood. Their sons benefited from the excellent early years education programming by Pembina Trails School Division, such as the Assiniboine South family drop-in and "Kindergarten Here We Come". Their eldest was excited to start kindergarten at Ecole Dieppe this year.

Jessica works as a Primary Care Nurse in St. Boniface, in a bilingual environment. She focuses on community development and patient care.

I am seeking re-election to the Pembina Trails School Board, having knowledge and experience as a longtime resident of Charleswood and having taught at both Ecole Dieppe and Royal Schools. Throughout my career, my ability to build strong partnerships included serving as President of the Pembina Trails Teachers' Association and the Assiniboine South Early Years Coalition.

As a Trustee, my work has involved serving as Chair as well as playing a significant role in Divisional committees. I have supported many initiatives from Kindergarten Here We Come to the Alternative High School. I am ready to respond to the needs of students, teachers and staff necessary for successful learning while being fiscally responsible to the community.

My activism in the community includes Past Chair, Winnipeg Public Library Board (promoting the construction of the new Charleswood Library). I served as a President of the Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory and Director of the Conservancy. I contributed to my community through volunteering for many organizations such as the Blue Bombers, Charleswood Horticultural Society and Run for the Cure.

On a personal note, I am married to Bill Zuk (author/historian), have two wonderful sons and two smart granddaughters. I love to read and garden and enjoy travel across Canada and beyond.

I am proud of the Pembina Trails School Division programs and accomplishments. I have always been a strong advocate for public education. I will continue working for the interests of the students and families in Charleswood as their representative on the Board.

David was elected to the Pembina Trails School Board in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, 2010 and 2014. He has served as both Chair of the Board and Vice-Chair and he has been a member of all of the Board's standing committees as well as numerous ad hoc committees. He currently serves as Finance Chair.

David and his wife Katherine live in Fort Garry with their sons Magnus and Eric. Both are recent graduates of Vincent Massey Collegiate.

David grew up in Charleswood and has lived in Fort Garry for the past 21 years. He graduated from Oak Park High School and later from the University of Manitoba where he received a B.A. in Geography.

Over the years David has held senior positions in both the public and private sectors. He founded Strata Research, a company specializing in demographic mapping and database marketing.

David's main focus is his family, particularly his sons' activities. He has served as a community volunteer and supported his sons' hockey and soccer teams.

Jasmine Brar is honoured to be your School Trustee candidate in Pembina Trails School Division Ward 3. She is a graduate of Oak Park High School and a long term resident of Waverley West. For the past seven years, Jasmine has worked at the University of Manitoba as an Administrator for Actuarial Studies and Research, Asper School of Business. Lifelong learning is her passion and she is blessed to see that passion in action through her two boys who attend schools in Pembina Trails.

Jasmine is a passionate voice for our most precious possession "our children" and a strong voice for innovation and excellence in our education system. Giving back to our communities, creating engagement and making a difference is part of her value and belief system which she has displayed through volunteer work with charitable organizations, schools, daycares and community centres.

Jasmine will be an excellent choice to represent Pembina Trails Ward 3 as your School Trustee as she will bring with her much needed experience in handling institutional budget, expense management, recruitment of professor's and coordinating with department in appropriately approving faculty expenses with full accountability and transparency.

The positive growth in our communities and the diversity that is represented needs to be reflected in our education system. Jasmine is committed to collaboratively working with all stakeholders to bring much needed Change, New Vision, New Direction and New Leadership to Pembina Trails School Division to ensure the best education for our children.

Julie Fisher was elected to the Pembina Trails School Board in 2010. She believes that our children need to be engaged in their learning and she supports programming that fosters the relationship between student, school and community. Julie is a strong voice at the board table and advocates for the families she serves. She believes in effective communication between the school division and community regarding changes to programming, catchment and budget. She is committed to supporting the families and students of Pembina Trails.

Julie grew up in Charleswood, graduated from Oak Park High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba. She is married with 5 young daughters, 4 attending elementary and middle school in Pembina Trails.

Family and community are her highest priorities. She serves as President of the Board for South Winnipeg Community Center, President of the Board at Richmond Kings Nursery School, Treasurer for Sparks Unit 351 & Brownies Unit 353, President of the Board for McConnell School of Dance Student Association, Ringette Team Manager and a volunteer Chair at the United Kingdom Pavilion for Folklorama.

Julie is the current Chair of the Board of Pembina Trails School Division. She's the Vice-Chair of the governing board for Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and a provincial trustee representative for the Manitoba Public School Employee Benefits Trust and the Aboriginal and Indigenous Education Action Planning Committee. She is also a member of the Fort Garry Healthy Together Now grant committee.

I have been honoured to represent my community as a Trustee - I was first elected as a Trustee of the Fort Garry School Division in October 1998, then as a Trustee for Ward 3 of Pembina Trails School Division in 2002.

I am the Executive Director of a Manitoba regulated health profession. My career began in law, where I was a paralegal working both in law firms and for private industry. My husband and I are both graduates of Vincent Massey. My husband is a CPA with a Winnipeg accounting firm.

My husband and I have lived in Fort Richmond for over 30 years. Our son is a graduate of Vincent Massey Collegiate (French Immersion) and received degrees from the University of Manitoba in Computer Science and Law. Our daughter graduated from the English program at Fort Richmond Collegiate and will complete her Bachelor of Nursing at Minot State University in spring 2019. She also holds Red Seal certification as a hairstylist.

My husband and I have three grandchildren, the oldest of whom will be entering kindergarten in 2019. I believe that education is the key to success and remain committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all of our children.

I am a proud mother of three children, one girl and two boys, who attend schools in Pembina Trails.

I was born and raised in Winnipeg and attended public school in Winnipeg and in rural Manitoba. I graduated from the University of Winnipeg in Conflict Resolution Studies and I work for a non-profit mediating small and large disputes.

As we decide what is most important for our schools, and seek to meet the needs of our teachers, students and parents, effective conflict resolution skills will be key.

I have lived a life of community service. For over 20 years, I have been involved in various community organizations and initiatives, ranging from youth activities, to interfaith dialogue, to charitable fundraising.

I feel strongly about quality education for all children and promise to work hard to foster love of learning and altruism in our future generations. In the 21st century, I believe that key to the success of our schools will be effective governance, use of technology and strong partnerships with teachers and parents. Together we can take our schools to new heights!

Seeking Re-election...incumbent since 2014.

I believe that quality education is the key to shaping a better tomorrow. Through education we create better lives for individuals, greater equality within society and a more sustainable and prosperous world.

Who I am...

Born and raised in Winnipeg, I graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Human Ecology (Majoring in Family Economics and Management), and hold a certificate in French Language Studies from Laval University in Quebec City.

After a 30 year career with the Provincial Public Service, I retired from the position of Director, Finance and Administration, Healthy Child Manitoba. An advocate for children and youth, my passion and enthusiasm for child-centred public policy culminated in a 14 year career with Healthy Child Manitoba. I am honoured to have contributed in the development of an innovative and nationally recognized strategy of Provincial programs and services for Manitoba's Children and youth.

Through continued involvement in various cultural and community organizations, in 2016 I accepted a Protocol Position at the Legislative Building: I presently hold an Administrative Liaison position within the Office of the Special Envoy for Military Affairs, Province of Manitoba.

Of all roles, my most rewarding is that of being a single mother to my birth-daughter Bailey, and two "adopted" foreign students: Shiya and Taylor. Our home is a beehive of activity - with three University students - each in a different faculty - our daily conversations cover a broad range of social, cultural and academic topics.

As Community Connector and Family Program Leader for the Fort Garry/St. Norbert Healthy Child Coalition, Cindy is highly attuned to our community's needs and issues facing families and educators. Cindy's 20 years of professional experience involves creating and implementing accessible programs and resources for all families including newcomers to Canada. She brings an informed voice directly linked to children and families in South Winnipeg which would provide important insight to educational policy development, fiscal responsibility, and capital planning.

Cindy's passion, energy, and dedication to her work with families demonstrates her commitment to the area and to educational excellence. Cindy is approachable and creative in working to engage the community. She is deeply familiar with the school division history including many of the current programs, community partners, and policies in place. Cindy is a proud parent of three children who are the second generation to attend Kindergarten to Grade 12 in our school division before completing post-secondary education.

Cindy's Message: Helping children reach educational excellence at every age and stage!

I love our community! I am a dedicated, strong leader who would fiercely advocate for your children.

After the birth of our first child, my wife and I made the decision to purchase our first home and raise our family in Transcona. We've expanded our family twice more since (ages 8, 6 & 4), and it would be a privilege to be a voice for both my community and my children on the trustee board.

We all know the saying "It takes a village to raise a child", meaning that a child benefits most when its well-being is attended to by people from an assortment of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. By the same measure, we benefit when our board represents individuals from all walks of life and professions.

My relevant experiences include:

• 10+ years expertise as a senior data/intelligence analyst for a regional telecom
• Proficiency in deriving concise answers from complex sets of data
• Extensive project experience, involving government regulatory and corporate takeover approval
• Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Finance/Marketing

Colleen is a well-known member of the Transcona Community; in which she was born, raised and educated (fourth generation). She is married with two children and two grandchildren.

Colleen has proudly served Transcona as a School Trustee since 1992 and is as passionate today about education as when she was first elected. She is a strong voice and advocate at the board table for her community. Currently the Chairman of the Board and has been for 4 consecutive years.

She believes every child needs to be educated to their fullest potential; and, also in providing children with a safe and stimulating environment in which to learn. She believes in fiscal responsibility and accountability to taxpayers; and in creating strong partnerships with parents and staff. Colleen listens to all stakeholders before making an informed decision and balances the needs and opinions of all, always keeping the children foremost in her mind. She is committed to being a full time Trustee.

Colleen has been an active volunteer in her children's schools and served on various parent councils. She has coached junior girls curling, and middle years boys and girls volleyball in Transcona.

Colleen is passionate about education and her community of Transcona.

• A retired educator with 32 years experience as a teacher & principal, primarily within River East Transcona School Division
• Married to Laura for 39 years, 3 daughters & 3 grandsons
• Born & raised in Transcona, all my children & grandchildren have attended or are attending Transcona schools.
• Graduated U of MB with BPE, Certified in Education
• Coached youth sport & served on several Transcona community boards since 1985
• President of the Transcona Major Junior Hockey Club 'Railer Express'
• Volunteer at Transcona Foodbank during November & December since 2012

Jerry's career experiences & personal values stress:

• working collaboratively with others,
• listening carefully to the needs of those within the system, as well as the community to make informed decisions
• open communication, being willing to listen and share with all stakeholders.
• being available & responsive to questions/issues from the community.

Experience as a trustee - since 2014 - served on Program, Policy committee; chaired Finance, Facility and Transportation committee; recently elected as Region 5 Director representing Metro school divisions on Manitoba School Board Association.

Education today has to adapt to the needs of today to prepare students for the world they will enter. As a school trustee I believe it would be imperative to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being while making decisions that benefit the entire school division for today & tomorrow!

A firm believer and supporter of public education, passionate about education and the interests of Transcona."

Having lived in our neighbourhood all of my life it has been my honour to serve the public for 16 years as your school board representative. In most of these years I have served as the chair of the Finance, Facilities and transportation committee overseeing a budget of $200 million and 2.4 million square feet of facilities. Trustees work together to provide students with the best opportunities possible and I look forward to delivering more of this in the next four years. Thank you for your support.

A resident of Ward 3, Brianne is a committed education advocate who has brought a fresh vision to the board table. Over the last two years, Brianne has made positive changes in the division, while demonstrating a commitment to ensuring your tax dollars are well-spent and our children are prepared for a successful future.

With her professional experience as the Manitoba Organizer for the Canadian Federation of Students coupled with her current position as the Provincial Director of the Manitoba Health Coalition, Brianne understands the importance of strong public education for our students. She is dedicated to continuing to serve the community with integrity, honesty, and respect.

Brianne is currently on the board of the Child Care Coalition of Manitoba and serves as the Vice-Chair on the Steering Committee for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Manitoba.

A graduate of both Brock University and the University of Manitoba, Brianne holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology and a Master of Arts in Sociology.

Brianne lives with her husband Jesse, and young son Jackson. As a mother, Brianne is committed to continuing to build a stronger education system that will better prepare the next generation.

Keith has been a long time resident of the River East Transcona School Division. This is where he was raised and educated.

Keith holds a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education degree.

Keith was a teacher, Principal and Assistant Superintendent in the River East Transcona School Division. He retired after a career of thirty-six and a half years. He has seen many things in the field of education and has developed a comprehensive understanding of how children learn and how the system works.

Keith and his wife Micky raised two sons who have gone on to start their own families in the River East Transcona School Division. Micky and Keith are the proud grandparents of 4 lovely grandchildren.

Keith loves fishing, construction, yard work and home renovations. He enjoys being a proud spectator at his grandchildren's hockey games, soccer games, dance recitals and gymnastic competitions.

Keith has a passion for public education. This is what drives him to be a Trustee. He is ready to serve the community and provide a strong voice for all.

Being a resident of North Kildonan for the last 10 years, my husband and I knew this was the area to raise our family. Our children are just beginning their educational journeys. I can imagine no better time than now to step up to help mold and shape the system that will in turn mold and shape them.

My experiences being an active member in our church, sitting on the boards of my children's schools and child care centers, and coaching community sports, have demonstrated to me the importance of having a strong community to support the future of our children. The issues facing families, schools, and communities are more complex than ever before.

As a parent, I am reminded daily of these issues as I work to raise my children in an ever-changing society.

As a parent, I am committed to making sure our teachers have the tools they need to guide our children through these issues and challenges and lead them on to reaching their full potential.

I am a parent; not a politician.

I believe, in order to be relevant with respect to the issues facing our children, our elected School Trustees should have children currently attending school in the Division. My children are in the early stages of their education, both currently attending Sun Valley School.

My formative years were in North Kildonan schools; culminating with high-school graduation from River East Collegiate en route to a Commerce Degree at the University of Manitoba. I moved my young family back here, knowing it would be an upstanding neighbourhood in which to raise our children. I am now a stay-at-home Dad and it truly is an exciting time!

In my professional career, I was elected as a Board Member to the Board of Governors of the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, so I know what it takes to effectively function and contribute at a similarly high level. Interspersed throughout my community service have been involvements in numerous committees and volunteer efforts, such as Folklorama; Ste. Anne's Lubov Pre-School Parents' Council; and Gateway Community Centre, to name a few.

Who is Peter Kotyk?

• Married to Lisa, children, Laura and Kevin attended, Emerson, Sun Valley, Maple Leaf, John Pritchard, and graduated from River East Collegiate.
• Lifelong resident of Ward 4 (North Kildonan), residing on Bonner Ave.
• Graduate University of Winnipeg, Class of '73.
• Founding member of Gateway Recreation Centre, and served on Executive Committee number of years, coached hockey and soccer, baseball and volleyball convener.
• Supported fundraising activity towards Play Structures and upgrades at, Sun Valley, Donwood, Emerson, and Maple Leaf School
• Volunteer Canvasser/co-ordinator with Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation, and Canadian Cancer Society.
• Long standing member of St. Anne Church.
• Supporter of Good Neighbours and Royal Canadian Legion #215.
• Passionate about education and student success.

Susan has lived in East and North Kildonan all her life, is married and has two sons who graduated from River East Collegiate.

Her young nephews attend school in the River East Transcona School Division. She is actively involved in their lives and wants them to succeed in their education.

During her sons' school years, Susan was an active parent committee member of the English Ukrainian Bilingual Program at Springfield Heights Elementary and Chief Peguis Junior High Schools. She was also a softball team manager at Gateway Community Club where her sons participated in sports for several years.

Susan will bring a fresh perspective to the board of trustees and is able to devote time to this significant role. She recently retired from being an executive at a provincial Crown corporation, where she led the corporate communications and social responsibility division. She volunteered in the social services area for many years as a board member with the CNIB and the Responsible Gambling Council.

Susan believes we are all very fortunate to have a voice in defining our children's education so they will be inspired, skilled and responsible citizens.

My husband and I chose our home in St. James more than 10 years ago because of the warm community spirit and quality schools. Now, with three daughters (10, 7 & 5) attending divisional schools, I know how board decisions impact the day-to-day lives of students and feel it's more important than ever to use my voice to represent our community's growing and changing needs. I will work to bring our community together providing quality education for students and maintaining equitable taxation for all residents.

Experience:

• Parent Council Treasurer (and former VP) and Active School Volunteer, Ecole Bannatyne
• Former Board Member, Youth Employment Services Manitoba Board of Directors
• Advisory Team Member, Ecole Bannatyne Safe & Active Routes to School Committee
• Ongoing work with Division and Trustees to ensure quality educational opportunities for all students
• Management experience working with employees and volunteers
• Former Employment Facilitator and High School EA
• Bachelor of Arts Graduate with High Honours
• 10 years of board/council experience
• 15 years experience working with children and youth

With more than 10 years of Board/Council and management experience, I am a proven leader who works well collaboratively and have experience managing organizational operations and finances. In addition, I have more than 15 years of experience working with children and youth, including as an Employment Facilitator for at-risk youth, giving me a unique understanding of the challenges facing our students today. I hope to bring my experience, unique perspective and fresh, creative ideas to the Board of Trustees to more effectively meet the current and future needs of our community and division.

I was born and raised in St. James to a family that has been living in the community for five generations. I love this neighbourhood and the people who make it what it is. Growing up I attended Stevenson-Britannia School, George Waters Middle School and St. James Collegiate.

My experience includes:

• Working as a classroom teacher
• Earned a BA, B.Ed, PBDE, and M.Ed (Winter 2019)
• Board member at The Manitoban where I ensured the financial viability of the paper, collectively developed a three-year strategic plan and sat on the executive hiring committee
• Member of Girl Guides of Canada Girl's First Steering Committee which oversaw the 5-year, $3 million-dollar program redevelopment project
• Co-chair of the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium and oversaw all aspects of the annual four-day event
• Member of the Grace Hospital Auxiliary representing the youth volunteers when voting on policy amendments and budgetary decisions
• Co-Founder of the Stevenson Homework Mentorship Program, classroom volunteer at Linwood Elementary School, as well as a judge at the divisional science fair and heritage fair

Overall, I am looking forward to the opportunity to use my experience to sustain positive change while also offering a fresh perspective on issues facing the board.

I was born and raised in St. James, in the same Ward in which I have been a School Trustee for the past 8 years. I attended Linwood School, Deer Lodge Junior High, and St. James Collegiate. My husband and I have two sons, both of whom have attended schools in St. James.

I received my Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba, as well as my Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and Master's Degree. Most recently, I earned my PhD in Educational Administration. I have been a teacher, consultant, and principal, and I currently teach in the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Education. I am also a professional writer, having published several books used by teachers across Canada.

As a School Trustee, I continue to support the education of all students in our community. I have been Chair of the Education Committee for 7 years, and Chair of the Personnel Committee for 1 year. I have been a strong advocate for children and families in our community, and hope to continue to be a voice of experience and commitment to public education.

Mother to three adult sons and a Homestay parent to many international students, I work in our community and have lived in St. James since 2000. I serve St. James residents at Access Winnipeg West.

I come from a family of public servants. My interest in education began when I was a student and had children in school. I believe that training and knowledge is the path to a better life. My boys are now men and working in their vocations, and I could not be prouder. My interest in education continues because I am a Homestay parent and life-long learner.

A volunteer and worker in my children's schools, experienced in remedial reading, math, conflict resolution, hearing testing, and supporting students with special needs, I've been a member of parent council and I founded the Ecole Laura Secord School Call-Back program before moving to St. James. I believe in our public schools and I want to bring this same energy and commitment to our students in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division.

Born and raised in St. James, it is my home and will always hold a special place in my heart. Supporting this community, is so important to me. That is why I am a volunteer coach for community football, that is why I love my community and its why I want to do this job.

After years in the hospitality industry, I went back to school to improve myself and enjoyed my time at Red River College so much I decided to extend my studies so that I can run for an executive position in the Students' Association. I was elected Vice President and President the year after by the students because of my passion to work hard and make life better for others. In my time with the RRCSA I learned how to lobby to the government, worked on balancing the budget and eliminated an unnecessary cost that saved the students thousands.

A recent graduate of Red River and continuing my studies part time, I know what life is like for a student. I bring a passion for helping others that cannot be matched, and a fresh perspective that this school division desperately needs.

Peter was elected to the St. James School Division Board in the 2016 By-Election and is looking forward to returning to serve as a School Trustee. Peter has served on several Board Committees, which have included Finance, Education, and Governance and was the Board representative on the St. James Chamber of Commerce.

Since 2001 Peter has been the Executive Director for Hockey Manitoba which is the largest amateur sports organization in Manitoba, serving over 35,000 members and previously spent 10 years in Sweden, Norway and the UK in senior management positions.

Peter's - Experience and skill set developed over a 30 year professional career

• Fiscally responsible, accountable and budget compliant
• Problem solver and consensus builder
• Respected community leader
• Effective communicator
• Impressive history of consistent results and successes

Peter has an established track record in working cooperatively with volunteers and staff as both a leader and team player and believes in the value and importance of delivering a quality educational experience. He believes in safety for students and engagement of community resources while ensuring ratepayers receive a valued return on school taxes.

Peter is a proud father of two boys who are products and graduates of the St. James School Division.

As a lifetime resident of St. James-Assiniboia, I have been privileged to serve our community as a school trustee on the SJSD Board. In my years on the Board, including my time as Chairman (eight terms), I have strived to always listen to the needs and concerns of our community regarding public education. My focus has been to support the needs of our students while making the best use of our tax dollars.

It has been a privilege for Sandy to represent the Kirkfield - St. Charles ward since 2010.

A lifelong resident of St James of St James Assiniboia and attended her catchment schools.

She and her husband Grant have a daughter Cassandra, who graduated from John Taylor Collegiate and is now attending the University of Winnipeg.

As a past member of the board of directors of Winnipeg Condo Corporation No 1 for over 15 years, she held various positions with the organization including president, treasurer and secretary.

She was previously fundraising co-chair for the St James Divisional Choirs while her daughter was a member.

Sandy is passionate about working with the school board on all issues and serving her community. A proud advocate for all her students, staff, schools and the division. Attends all of her catchment school concerts, events and supports her schools.

Personally fundraises and donates for breakfast / day time snack boxes programs in her schools.

Sandy brings energy, enthusiasm and commitment to her role as a school trustee.

I was born and raised in Flin Flon, MB. My dad worked at the mine (HBM&S) doing instrumentation, my mom stayed home looking after myself and my brother. I graduated Hapnot Collegiate High school in 2005 and left for Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba. In September 2009 purchased my first house in the Jameswood area. I graduated in October 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from the University of Manitoba.

I worked for a local landscaping company after graduating until I was offered a position within the Canada Border Services Agency in December 2010. After nearly 3 months in Rigaud, QC I graduated and moved to Calgary, AB to start at Calgary International Airport in April of 2011. I met my wife Brooklyn in March of 2012 while visiting Winnipeg. We got married in August of 2013 and I was able to transfer with CBSA to Windygates Border Crossing in September of 2013.

In April 2015 our family doubled in size. Anson and Miranda have been keeping me on my toes ever since. Living in the small houses in the Jameswood area was beginning to be a tight fit so the family moved to the Kirkfield area in October 2015.

Most recently our family has grown even bigger in June with the birth of our 3rd child Audrey.

Lou Mulvenna was born and raised in Charleswood, in 2016 he moved to Crestview. From a young age, Lou was actively engaged in the community and participated in various sporting activities. Lou is conscious of the significant impact the community has had on him and his development as a child. He has actively sought out opportunities to give back. Lou has been on the St. James Minor Hockey Association board since 2011. In his roll on the board, Lou assigns referees and time keepers as well as mentors the time keepers. Lou understands the importance of establishing a positive rapport and relationships. He is passionate about creating opportunities that provide the children and youth the foundation they need to succeed in their future through programming and education that is accessible to all.

Hello, I'm Charles Ramjug. I would appreciate your vote for School Trustee for the Kirkfield-St. Charles Ward in the Civic Election of October 2018.

I reside in the ward and also have children who attend school in this ward. I have experience as a K-12 teacher and for two decades worked as a public high school teacher. I am currently employed as a Correctional Educator; teaching federally incarcerated adults at Stony Mountain Institution.

I hold a B.A., B.Ed., P.B.C.E., M.Ed. and was the recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award in the Province of Manitoba.

Community engagement

• I have served on the Board of Directors of the Crestview Day Care Board.
• I am a member of a High School Parent Council.
• I enjoy being engaged in my community and have an appreciation for public schools.
• My educational philosophy is that of Progressive Education, (John Dewey).

Parenting is enhanced by schools that connect with homes. In many ways, school systems respond to changes that are a part of everyday life. Education also shapes and prepares people for citizenship; the importance of which cannot be overstated.

It has been Cheryl's privilege to represent the Kirkfield-St. Charles Ward since 2006.

As a parent, and now a grandparent, Cheryl has always been involved in her community. A life-long resident of St. James-Assiniboia, she is a graduate of Sturgeon Creek Collegiate. Cheryl, and her husband Scott, are proud parents of four children, who have all graduated from the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. They now have 7 grandchildren, the two oldest are currently attending elementary school in the division.

Cheryl is a strong advocate for public education and for helping students achieve success, while maintaining the Division's position as one of the lowest taxed school divisions in Winnipeg. Cheryl is committed to work with educational partners in the community to provide an environment that will enable students to be active and successful learners. Cheryl will continue to be accessible and work to ensure all schools stay focused on student achievement, safety and student wellness.

"It is an honour and a privilege to serve as your school trustee. I will continue to work hard on behalf of all students in our school division."

Megan is a parent to two school-aged children who attend French Immersion schools within the division. A life-long resident of St. James-Assiniboia, she has attended all three levels of public school in the St Charles-Kirkfield ward. Megan's extended family also lives in St. James and she has a nephew and niece entering into the school system here soon. Megan currently works within a school in her ward where she has been employed for almost six years.

Megan is an active advocate and volunteer within her community. Megan served on the St James Montessori school board for several years. She then moved on to the Parent Council at her son's school where she served as Secretary, VP, and was president for three years. Megan is a Scout Leader with a local Scout troupe; she has served in that capacity for almost four years. Megan was a Sunday school teacher for several years, and is now the Education Coordinator at her church.

Megan feels strongly that her experience working as both a volunteer and employee within our community, and schools, will help her bring an advantageous perspective to the role of school trustee. Megan believes that serving within the community helps to build a strong society where everyone can thrive. As your school trustee, Megan will work hard to build stronger bridges between our school families, parent organizations, and the school board. She is committed to providing safe school environments where all students can succeed.

As a parent of a young child entering the school system, being involved in the education system is important to Craig and his wife. Especially when there are no School Trustees in the area that have any children in school.

Craig believes that education is an important pillar in any child's foundation towards success in life. That is why he is committed to ensuring that the current and future generations of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division have access to safe, quality education.

Craig's strong passion of education has lead him to attain his MBA from Chaminade University of Honolulu, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba and a Certificate in Marketing Strategy from Cornell University.

Craig is a proud resident of Silver Heights, and both he and his wife look forward to continue raising their son in the St. James-Assiniboia area. Should he become a School Trustee, he plans to use his financial remuneration to help fund scholarships and to be donated back to our community schools.

I am a proud Winnipegger and resident of St. James. I had a good experience growing up in this area, benefitting from French Immersion and school sports, so wish the same for my children. The importance of a good education and stable environment for them would reflect on my decision making as a School Trustee.

I have 10 years experience as an Education Assistant (five in this division) and 15 years experience in the child care field. I have worked in every school in this Ward and my children attend schools in this area. With relevant real-world experience and years of working in schools, I have firsthand knowledge of current educational issues and practices, contributing to an informed perspective of the current realities in this division.

I share the St. James-Assiniboia School Division's vision of values and goals for a successful student body. Schools should be a safe and inclusive place for all. Bullying prevention, services for students with special needs, strong arts and sport programs and various clubs give opportunity for students to belong and evolve. Strengthening home, school and community partnerships ensure that parents and children have the resources and tools required to reach their potential.

I am a BUSINESS LEADER (Technology & Publishing) with over 20 years of management experience working for non-profit and for profit organizations. I have been a part of St. James since 1965 and want to use my business and executive experience for the benefit of my community. Having been married to a teacher for 27 years, raising two sons and having the privilege of serving as a SJASD school board trustee from 2010 to 2014, I know how important the local school board is to the entire community. I believe in a school board with strong connections to St. James Assiniboia residents, working for a safe environment and inclusive education for all students. I strongly support and promote the St. James Assiniboia School Division's Values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Consultation and Excellence.

EDUCATION Accounting & Finance degree, University of Manitoba. St. James Assiniboia School Division - Silver Heights, Golden Gate, Strathmillan.

Past Board EXPERIENCE
St. James School Division - Retirement Plan (chair), Education, Finance & Facilities, Personnel, Marketing and union negotiation committees. Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce Representative.
Junior Achievement Manitoba (chair)
Woodhaven Community Club (President)
St. James Business Improvement Zone (Executive Director)
St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre (Executive Director)

COMMUNITY (Past and Present)
St. James Neighbourhood cluster
Ronald McDonald House volunteer
SJASD International Student Homestay Parent
Ness Avenue Baptist Church Harvest Food Bank volunteer
Agape Table volunteer
Former Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Flag Football coach
Past Soccer Convenor
Past VP St. Charles Soccer Association
Past Cabinet member- United Way

A proud member of the community for past 28 years. Good husband and a proud father of three beautiful children who are all in seven oaks school division. An owner of local community based business.

Elected as a trustee in Seven Oaks Ward II In 2014, I look forward to continuing to serve the students and families of The Maples, Amber Trails, Riverbend, River Ridge and River Grove areas. My service as a trustee is informed by my life growing up, and my past career as an early years teacher, all in Seven Oaks. Most of my career was in The Maples where it was exciting and fulfilling to work with diverse individuals and become part of many families. Families are the strength of students and the strength of the Seven Oaks School Division. I believe the culture of Seven Oaks, based on relationships and real connections between students and teachers, students and curricular areas, the arts, physical activities and outdoor learning, contributes to our graduates being educated, well-rounded, compassionate citizens. Our diverse community enriches all. Jets fans all celebrated the Bangra dancers, many our own grads, during the playoff run. The annual graduation Pow Wow now requires the space of the Soccer complex. The huge annual Filipino Fiesta is held in the heart of our community. This diversity makes living in Seven Oaks an exciting place to live, work and socialize as we interact with others in our daily life. We must not take this interaction for granted but nurture it and the people in our schools and community places. As a parent, grandparent and daughter I appreciate and value the culture of our Seven Oaks community as it enriches my family's life.

Derek Dabee is a former instructor.

He is currently, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Seven Oaks School Division and a part time Community Columnist for the Free Press.

During the past two terms on the board, Derek was happy to assist in:

- Four new schools were built and several others are undergoing renovations

- Lower taxes, safer classrooms and 90% graduation rate

- Six daycare centres were opened with 300 additional spaces

- Saving parents 70% in school supply cost through bulk purchasing

- All school gyms are opened for after school activities

Derek: 24 years of volunteerism and community leadership - Civic outstanding volunteer Award.

Volunteer president of the Maples Community Centre, volunteers on the Board on North Winnipeg Community Centres and three other organizations.

Derek is married to Sandy, they have two children - Vivi and Daniel.

I am a resident of The Maples for 15 years, mother of 4. Our family owns The Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy, a non-profit org/martial arts school; and blessed to be a part of the growth and lives of a few dozens more.

I am a registered nurse by profession, a vocation of caring and service for others. I earned my degree & post-graduate studies from the University of the Philippines in 1994 and migrated in Canada in 2000.

Through the years, I have been a community servant;

As a mother, a nurse, an educator, a martial artist, a sports enthusiast, a performing artist and a volunteer, I bring forth knowledge and skills based on experience.

Hi, I am Greg McFarlane, one of your Seven Oaks School Trustee's, and I am running for re-election.

I am a passionate labour and community activist. With my roots in Trades, and an immigrant to Canada I know the importance of having a voice on the issues that affect us all.

As the proud father to two young children, and as the only Trustee with children in our division I have a vested interest in ensuring that our students have the best possible education. My life skills, experience, and education have helped the division implement programs and initiatives that have had a direct and positive impact on our children and their opportunities for the future. Teaching our students the skills necessary to succeed, whether through university or pursing alternative career paths is paramount to me.

I am a former soldier on the Canadian Military Reserve, a Red Seal Electrician, an Alumni of the Governors Generals Leadership Conference, chaired the Division Policy Committee, and received Manitoba's 2015 Journeyperson Of The Year. My volunteerism has focused on improving the lives of the community and the future we give our children, with Habitat for Humanity, United Way, basketball coach, and more. This and my work for the Manitoba Federation of Labour has given me the experience necessary to bring fresh ideas for improvements, knowledge on how to implement them, and the understanding and appreciation for listening to what people's concerns are in order to create an environment where all may thrive.

My name is Debbie Shane. I've been a resident of the Seven Oaks School Division for over 40 years, attending Garden City Collegiate as a student and later having my three children all attend Seven Oaks Divisional schools.

For the majority of my career I operated a daycare service which has given me extensive experience in dealing with young and middle aged children, I was Treasurer for my son's Air Cadet Squadron and President of the Parents Association, as well as a volunteer at Siloam Mission for over 5 years. While I have no working experience in the educational system, I believe my past experience in dealing with children and parents in various capacities will aide me in fulfilling the requirements of the position.

My name is Christian Tardi, a Seven Oaks resident with a passion for sustaining a healthy and safe educational experience for all. I am a Health & Safety practitioner by trade. I actively volunteer in the community, having been with the Air Cadets program for over 15 years, leading hundreds of youth in attributes of physical fitness, leadership, and citizenship. I am the program coordinator of the 3 Rivers Citizens on Patrol (COPP) and love to volunteer as a coach for the Timbits Soccer Program at the Red River Community Club.

My wife Gillian and I have a son who is entering kindergarten this year. Gillian is an early-middle years teacher, which provides me insight into the expectations the teachers and staff have while educating our children. I also understand the challenges faced by many families in our community both as a parent with a child in school, but also as a taxpaying citizen. Striking a balance of accountability and effective use of resources that is beneficial to all taxpayers in the Seven Oaks School Division is my top priority.

I am a genuine, energetic, outgoing individual, and look forward to representing the SOSD for years to come.

Michael was born and raised in Winnipeg and moved to Osborne Village (Ward 2) in 2016. Michael has been a strong advocate for environmental and social sustainability, personally and academically. In 2014, Michael graduated with a Master of Science Degree from the University of Manitoba through the Soil Science Department which was preceded by a Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree.

During Michael's time at the University of Manitoba he was involved in Student Politics as he was the Graduate Student Association Representative for the Soil Science Department and Vice-President of Marketing and Events for the Graduate Student Association. Michael is a member of the Green Party of Manitoba and is a membership coordinator. Michael sits on the Green Party's Policy Committee and has assisted in crafting Policy for Education and Environmental Issues.

Mark Wasyliw grew up in a family of educators - with both parents teaching in the public school system. He and his partner Jac-lynn Wasyliw, have lived in the Winnipeg School Division's Ward 3 boundary since 1999. They have three children, their youngest who attends Ecole Robert H. Smith School and a child at Ecole River Heights and one at Ecole Kelvin High School. Jac-lynn is currently completing her education to become a school teacher.

Mark is a successful lawyer and businessman - running the Bueti, Wasyliw, Wiebe Law Firm. Mark holds a B.A. from the University of Manitoba, a Masters Degree in Political Science from McGill University, received his law degree from the University of Ottawa and holds a Masters of Criminal Law from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Bar in 2000. He has also been a Residential Tenancies Commissioner for the Province of Manitoba since 2009.

Mark was elected as a School Trustee for the old Ward 1 in November 2011 and has since been elected as Vice-Chair of the Winnipeg School Division for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years and Chair of the Board from 2014-2016. He has also been a member of Finance, Public Policy, French Language Advisory, South Winnipeg Advisory, Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg Teacher's Society Committees as well as the Chair of the Building and Transportation Committee.

Mark has volunteered for a variety of organizations including the Robert H. Smith Parent Advisory Group, Robert H. Smith Academic Support Committee, Association in Defence of the Wrongfully Convicted, Manitoba Children's Festival, and as a coach at the Corydon Comets Football Club.

Lisa has served one term as the WSD Ward 4 trustee, including three years as Chair of the Policy and Program committee as well as serving on many other committees during her term: Finance and Personnel, Governance Committee and Public Relations. She has also served as the board representative to the following joint committees: Indigenous Education Advisory Committee, Student Advisory Committee, Inner City District Advisory Committee, Central District Advisory Committee, WSD/Winnipeg Teacher's Association and the WSD/Winnipeg Police Services.

Lisa passionately supports adequately funded public education and believes that the promotion of partnerships between schools, parents and the community strengthens education and communities as a whole. She continues to advocate for stable and sustainable funding from the province as well as the continued practice of our communities being represented at a local level by elected trustees that reside in and know the communities they serve.

Lisa has lived and worked in Ward 4 for nineteen years and her daughter is a student in the Division. Lisa has served on local and national committees and working groups and served on other Boards of Directors including Klinic Community Health Centre. She also has almost thirty years of experience working in social services as a direct service provider. Throughout her career, Lisa has been a compelling advocate for children and youth and the resources that help support their emotional health and wellbeing.

Please visit lisanaylor.ca for a longer bio and to read about Lisa's priorities for the next four years.

A recognized young leader in the business, academic, and sport communities, Kevin has been the trustee for Ward 5 since 2014. Since joining the board Kevin has celebrated a number of notable accomplishments including leading the implementation of Cree and Ojibwa bilingual programs, spearheading the first strategic planning process in years, and the development of a division-wide building audit. He also created the division's first ever Governance Committee which reviews the work of the board and has brought in numerous much-needed reforms to increase the effectiveness and accountability of the Board.

Kevin's has extensive experience in governance and is currently a director on the boards of Assiniboine Credit Union, Water Polo Canada, Greenpeace Canada, and chairs the board of SERC. He is an Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director and a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Kevin's day job is as a member of the Faculty of Business and Economics where he teaches on topics such as non-profit management, business ethics, governance, and organizational behaviour.

A long-time resident of Ward 5, Kevin has supported many organizations in the community over the years including Valour Community Centre and CKUW. For his volunteer, environmental, and human rights work he has earned wide recognition. He is a Governor General's Award winning volunteer, recipient of the YMCA Canada Peace Medal, and two-time finalist for the Future leaders of Manitoba Award. Kevin lives right in the heart of Ward 5 with his wife Arum and their two beautiful children, Daru and Ellie.

Yijie (Jennifer) Chen is the proud mother of two wonderful children, and cares deeply about education. She came to Canada from China to study her Master's degree in Kinesiology at the University of Manitoba, focusing her studies on the health of our communities.

Her passion is to advocate for underrepresented communities and to help support a high quality and sustainable education system for families. She hopes to help improve education outcomes for children, including math, literacy, science, and physical education.

She has a lot of experience that will help our school system. She worked at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly as a constituency assistant, focusing on supporting the community.

She is an editor at the Manitoba Chinese Tribune, and also serves on the Board of Healthy Start for Mom & Me, Family Dynamics, Immigration Partnership Winnipeg Immigrant Advisory Table, Ethno-cultural Council of Manitoba, Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba, Asian Women of Winnipeg, and was involved in this year's Philippine Independence Week celebrations.

Yijie and her husband David have a two year old boy and a newborn baby girl. They are proud residents of the West End and the Winnipeg School Division.

Arlene lives in the Glenelm area of Elmwood with her husband Chris and three boys, ages 6, 9 and 14, all of whom attend schools in the Winnipeg School Division in Ward 7.

Arlene is very involved in her community. She is Chairperson of the Together in Elmwood Parent Child Coalition, is a Director with the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils. Is involved with her Church- Kildonan United as well as the Glenelm Neighbourhood Association. She attends Elmwood High School Parent Council. Prior to being a trustee she was a member of the Glenelm Parent Advisory Council as well as Chair and Event Coordinator for Parents of Autistic Children Everywhere (PACE). Arlene works for Starbucks at the Winnipeg Square Location.

Arlene was elected as School Trustee in a By-election in November 2016. She has been a member of the Finance and Personnel Committee, the WSD/Winnipeg Police Committee, the Inclusion Support Committee, and more. She was also involved in the creation of the Early Autism Intervention Program in 2017 for the division.

As a parent of two children with Special Needs, Arlene is dedicated to ensuring all students with Inclusive Education needs, receive the resources and supports they deserve.

It would be my honor to serve as your School Trustee. I enter this election confident that I have the experience, education and awareness to support financial responsibility in the ward and focus on student safety.

From Winnipeg, I have lived in the Winnipeg Division for 15 years. Rick, a Street Outreach Worker, and I are parents to our 11-year-old son. I am the Daughter of a Principal.

• University of Manitoba Graduate
• Civil Servant for 21 years as Child Development Counsellor and Family Service Worker
• Regular involvement advocating and supporting students in each of the ward's schools
• Director at Ikwe Safe Rides - Women Helping Women
• Member of the City's Transportation Advisory Counsel
• Adolescent Mental Health Counsellor at Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre
• Red River Instructor
• Board member at Inspire Community Outreach
• MMIWG Round Table lead facilitator
• Early Childhood Officer for the Government of Nunavut
• Early Childhood Educator II

"My mission in Life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." Maya Angelou

I am asking for your support in the upcoming October 24th election. I believe that I have the required experience, commitment and leadership to improve the quality of education for students and families in our North End community.

I have lived on Alfred Ave. for the past 35 years where I raised my family with my husband Faron. Our children and grandchildren attended North End schools.

Education is really important to me. After graduation from high school in the adult education program, I completed my Social Work degree at the University of Manitoba.

I have worked in the North End all my life, including:

• Prevention Manager, End Homelessness Winnipeg
• Program Manager, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
• Executive Director, Mount Carmel Clinic
• Co-Director, Community Education Development Association
• Community Development Worker, Hope Centre Health Care

My volunteer involvement includes being one of the founders of:

• SPLASH Child Care at Strathcona School
• North End Housing Project
• North End Community Renewal Corporation

I have served as a board member with:

• Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
• Andrews Street Family Centre
• Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Who I Am

• Bachelor of Computer Applications
• Master of Political Science
• Married and 3 beautiful Children who are attending Tyndall Park Community School
• Attending parent Councils meeting
• Past Youth Programming of Tyndall Park Community Centre
• Past Vice president of programming of Tyndall Park Community Centre.
• Doing Volunteering in community.

Dennae grew up in Northern Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg with her husband in 1996 to make sure their children had more opportunities and a greater chance at success. They have lived and volunteered in the Ward 9 area for almost 20 years.

Dennae has four children who have attended Tyndall Park, Prairie Rose, Garden Grove, Stanley Knowles, Sisler and Tec Voc. Dennae has regularly attended Parent Councils at many schools and is very aware of the issues at those schools. Dennae has held volunteer board positions with Tyndall Park Community Centre and Garden Grove Parent council where she is the current Chair of the board.

25 years after graduating high school while working and volunteering Dennae went to Red River College and received her Honours Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting. She continues to further her education.

Dennae believes that every child deserves the best education possible.

Linda is a parent and foster care provider that has lived and/or worked in the Garden Grove area for over 25 years. Through her experience in the foster care program she has advocated for children in her care within the school system.

Linda has been active in the school community, most recently serving as an executive member of the Ecole Stanley Knowles Parent Advisory Council. She also volunteered on the Parent Advisory Council at Garden Grove school where she held positions as chair and treasurer, and also helped with the lunch program at this same school. She is known by others to be caring and willing to support those in need.

Linda and her husband, Doug, have been together for more than 30 years. She has two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, three grandchildren and one on the way. Linda has always considered the children in her care to be important members of the community that she provided a voice for, and looks forward to helping the children in the Winnipeg School Division by ensuring fair and equitable access to all things that the school division has to offer. Linda believes that children must come first as they are our future.