I am beyond excited to have joined this dynamic and diverse Board of Trustees! I raised my kids in the public school system with both of them having gone from kindergarten to graduation in Duchess School. My two children Ben (Calgary) and Haley (Toronto) are now in their 30's and following their own paths. Once the kids started school, I began volunteering, and was first hired as a kindergarten aide and within a month an opening came up in the office for an administrative assistant position which I took and enjoyed for many years until I retired in 2019. I worked with a number of principals and vice principals and had the pleasure of getting to know many teachers, some who've retired and many who are still teaching. I have learned from all of them and feel that my time with this board will be an extension of learning and meeting new people who all have the same bottom line, which is offering our kids the best possible education within Grasslands Public Schools. My hope is that all kids graduate and become productive citizens of our community. I believe that if we all work together, then these goals can be achieved. I believe in a healthy balance between family, work and friends. My partner Terry and I are proud grandparents of two boys. I enjoy cards, hats, travel, cabin-life and sharing laughs with others. Thank you for this opportunity to serve as a board member.