Esquimalt catchment schools need more TLC, maintenance and upgrades, including for earthquake safety.

• Press the Province to deliver on promised funding for earthquake upgrades.

• Pursue all options for funding to address asbestos and lead and deferred school maintenance.

• Strive for adequate custodial staff to maintain and fix schools. 

A student should have the same opportunities no matter where they go to school in the district. Let's see what we can do to get resources where they're needed.

• Reform SD61 donations policy to avoid reinforcing inequities between schools;

• Complete the promised equity scan

• Address inequality between school neighbourhoods in funding decisions.

As Esquimalt’s Trustee, I will build strong relationships with families and work with the community to get results for our kids.

• Meet regularly with parents, teachers and PACs;

• Keep parents informed about decisions being made by the province, the School Board and schools that affect their kids;

• Work with parents and the community to press the Province to adequately fund and support our schools. 

Support for struggling or vulnerable students 

• Maintain and expand programs to build tolerance in the school community and include BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other at risk students.

• Support music, sports, drama and other programs to connect with a diverse student population.

• Ensure that there are Educational Assistants, Councillors and other support workers