I was a teacher for 31 years at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School under the former East Parry Sound Board of Education. I taught a wide range of subjects including history, mathematics, economics, geography, law, computers, and data processing. I was active in extra-curricular activities and the organization of OSSTF. I served four years on the […]

My name is Rob Learn, I’m a local businessman acclaimed to the trustee position of the Near North District School Board for Zone 3. I come to the position with a passion for public education where every student is afforded the opportunities to learn, explore and develop, and a deep understanding of rural education and […]

I have been a passionate educator with the NNDSB for 28 years. I have experience in special programming, EQAO, Literacy testing, Parents Advisory Council, and extracurricular funding and associated opportunities for students. As a trustee, I believe taxpayers and students deserve an honest, accountable and transparent approach to capital spending on education. It is important […]

I am a recently retired secondary school principal who worked for almost 30 years in the field of education in a variety of roles in both elementary and secondary schools. I am a long-time resident of North Bay and my husband is a local business owner. My adult children are both graduates of the Near […]

Bill Steer is the founder of the Canadian Ecology Centre (CEC) and remains as the General Manager/Head Master of one of Canada’s leading environmental education centres. The CEC has been in existence for 19 years. His teaching approach has always been through the “emotional intelligence.” He was a former teacher with the NNDSB and was […]

Louise Sargent was born and raised in North Bay.  Both she and her husband, Bryan, were very active in the education system as teachers and coaches.  Louise retired after 33 years of teaching in June 2014.  She was sworn in as Trustee in September 2015.   Louise is grateful for the support to continue a second term as Trustee.