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Karen’s Vision for Our Schools

Every priority below reflects what I’ve heard from parents, students, and educators across our wards. This is what I’ll stand for as your Trustee.

Rooted in Faith
Our Catholic schools are more than places of learning — they’re communities built on shared values of compassion, service, and faith. I’ll work to ensure our Catholic identity stays central to everything the board does, from classroom life to board-level decisions, so our schools continue forming students in both mind and spirit.

Safe Schools for Every Student
No child can learn well if they don’t feel safe. I’m committed to strong, consistently enforced anti-bullying policies, better support for students and staff to report concerns without fear, and real follow-through when issues are raised — not just policies on paper.

Equal Opportunity for Every Student
Every student deserves to be seen, valued, and given a fair chance to succeed, regardless of gender. I’ll push for equitable access to programs, sports, and leadership opportunities across our schools, so no student feels limited by anything other than their own potential.

As your Trustee, I will:

1. Champion our Catholic identity and values in every board decision
2. Strengthen anti-bullying policies and hold schools accountable for enforcing them
3. Advocate for equal access to programs and opportunities for all students, regardless of gender
4. Keep communication open between parents, schools, and the board
5. Be a visible, responsive presence in Wards 7, 8, 9 & 10 — not just at election time

Accountable to You
As your Trustee, I want to be genuinely reachable — by parents, students, teachers, and every Catholic ratepayer in our wards. You know your children and your schools best, and your voice should shape the decisions that affect them. I’ll keep clear, open lines of communication between home, school, and the board, and I’ll show up.