I am seeking re-election as a School District 57 trustee, having sat on the Board of Education for the last four years. My focus on the ABC's of Achieving, Believing, Caring remains strong.
I have dedicated my life to education working as an educator for 35 years. I was a teacher at Blackburn, Vanway and Malapina Elementary Schools and a school principal at Dunster, McBride Centennial, Hixon, Nukko Lake, Malaspina and Vanway Elementary Schools. I was also the zone principal for 16 years in various zones which gave me a clear understanding of the needs of elementary and secondary schools. My three children went through the Prince George SD57 public education system in both remote and city locations. In addition, my four oldest grandchildren currently attend SD57 schools.
I know the people, the operations, the logistics, decentralized budgeting procedures, and the organization. I know the challenges and the opportunities for our students in our public schools, both rural and urban. I know the importance of taking a balanced approach.
We have a lot of hard-working, dedicated people in the classroom who need support with their classroom learning places. They face the challenge of having many diverse learning needs. I want all students to have the best learning opportunities that we as parents and educators can provide to our children.
I believe I have a responsibility to help our school district work together with students, parents and educators to continue to grow student success.
I believe that good leadership, accountability, proven experience and caring about children and their success are important values for a trustee. I believe my skill set focuses on direct support for all students and providing teachers and educational assistants opportunities to meet the learning needs of their students.
Thank you for voting Bruce Wiebe for school trustee.
