Trustee Erika Lougheed believes public education is one of the strongest and most important building blocks to help create healthy communities. She believes that schools where students feel safe, supported and understood promote growth, development and wellness. A former East Ferris councillor, Trustee Lougheed is interested in policy. She wants to ensure that no student […]
Darling, Cecilia – Student Trustee
Cecilia is a Grade 12 student at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School. She says she’s very approachable and has established a communication plan and wants to represent all NNDSB students at the Board as the student trustee. One of her major focuses will be mental health and wellness, and she wants to inspire other students, and […]
St. Pierre, Ashley
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Hall, Shane
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Wesley, Howard – Vice Chair
My priorities align with the Near North District School Board’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Through creating an inclusive culture with equitable programming, building diverse pathways, and supporting community partnerships, we can ensure student achievement and well-being. I believe all schools are vital to their communities. With technology and partners who understand the value of funding […]
Fuscaldo, Jeanie
Trustee Jeanie Fuscaldo wants to contribute to an education system that represents all voices within the communities served by NNDSB. She acknowledges that collective strengths and struggles propel organizations to work towards solutions. Trustee Fuscaldo served on two parent councils, has been a family advocate and tutor for dyslexic learners for the past seven years […]
Phillips, Chantal
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Steer, Bill
Trustee Bill Steer believes that to assume a leadership position such as a school Board trustee, a high-quality system needs to be promoted; a system that focuses on improving every student’s success and well-being. He values equity, diversity and inclusion, Truth and Reconciliation, student voice, quality and innovation, environmental stewardship, good governance, accountability, collaboration and […]
Sargent, Louise
Louise Sargent was born and raised in North Bay. This is her third consecutive term as a Near North District School Board Trustee after retiring from teaching locally for 33 years. She believes accessibility, listening, working hard, and using her educational knowledge and experiences are key to continuing to be an informed representative for students […]
Bertram, Julie Ann
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