Students need to be at the forefront of every decision made.
Student success is fostered through a sense of belonging and school connections.
Every child is capable, curious, and full of potential. Students must be encouraged to "dream big". Education needs to engage students and support them on their personal learning journey.
We need a continued commitment to:
Discrimination-free learning environments, anti-racism and equitable practices.
Prioritize targeted school and community supports for vulnerable students.
Engage parents and families in their students' education. Success is built together.
Students Need Space
Most of the schools in West Kelowna are operating above capacity.
Portables do not come with specialized spaces like gyms, libraries, art rooms, and bathrooms.
Opening George Pringle Secondary School will create new student seats in West Kelowna. It will be a vibrant space for 21st century learning. It will meet the needs of our students and be a hub for our community.
Continued advocacy to the provincial government for capital funding is needed to:
Build an elementary/middle school in Smith Creek
Construct additions to West Kelowna elementary schools
Purchase land in Goat's Peak
Educational Opportunity
Each student is unique and programming has to meet diverse needs.
Students need to be empowered to be confident and courageous learners.
The District's new Strategic Plan (2021) is a compass for supporting all learners. It's overarching goal is that "our learners will develop foundational skills and core curricular competencies so that they can be empowered to follow their passions and strengths and thrive holistically as resilient and engaged global citizens."
We need to continue to:
Approve local developed courses that reflect our community
Strive to ensure programs such as French Immersion, Academies, and remote learning are accessible for students and families.
Ensure that financial hardship is never a barrier to students.
The public school system in BC is among the best in the world. Together we need to ensure that we not only maintain it but encourage it to flourish.
Our Students
Education inspires and opens doors for students! Together we help students discover their passions and achieve success in all aspects of their lives.
I am privileged to learn, grow and live on the beautiful traditional unceded territory of the Syilx/Okanagan People.