Election Questionnaire
Why did you decide to run in the 2010 school board election?
I am at present a trustee in the School Division. I decided to be re-elected as a school trustee in 2010 because it is important for me to help the people in the community in terms of the education of their children. I am a team player, task oriented and a trustworthy person.
I can continue to work with the other trustees in a very collegial and respectable manner to achieve the Seven Oaks School Division’s objective and philosophy of having a vibrant community with active learners regardless of color, sex religion and economic status.
What experience will you bring to complement your role as school trustee?
As a retired teacher I bring a wealth of experiences as a school administrator, classroom teacher, project manager and above all looking after the management of the school budget, physical resources, buildings, discipline and programs necessary to meet the needs of our students in the Seven Oaks School Division. Moreover, my ability to listen and understand parents’ concerns and problems regarding their children serve as linkage to the Superintendent’s office. I am married for 44 years with two lovely children and two beautiful grandchildren. All of them experienced to be in this wonderful School Division.
What are the major issues you would like to stand for and why did you choose these issues?
The major issues that concerns me most are the overcrowding schools which results to the additions of portables in some schools. The average funding of every student in the province which Seven Oaks School Division does not get it to be able to meet the student’s needs Bullying in and outside the school premises has to be viewed seriously. Special Education programs have to be re-evaluated continuously. School Speed Zone is another concern that parents have brought to my attention.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in your school division? In your ward?
I would like to se all parents and students in the school division to have awareness on “ sustainable global environmental education “. It is an integral institution of learning for all citizens of the world.
We also have to look seriously at partnership with other institutions in our community. To be able to have a vibrant and ever progressive community, we have to work together, promote understanding and better relationship, amongst others, so we can be models to our children.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
As a trustee candidate, I am confident to communicate with the people, listen with their concerns regarding their children . I am able to take their concerns to the attention of the school board. .Mostly of the people in our community whom I talk with are pleasant, respectful and understanding. The Seven Oaks School Division is the fastest growing community in the province. Being a Filipino Canadian, I am very proud to be the representative of this multi-diverse community.