Board of Trustees

Lougheed, Erika – Chair
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 … [Read Full Bio]
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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 … [Read Full Bio]

Hall, Shane
Trustee Shane Hall says he was motivated to run for trustee because he wants to ensure that quality education and schools are available for children in local communities, and that good schools encourage families to grow and live in small communities. … [Read Full Bio]

Bertram, Julie Ann
As a parent of three school-age children, Trustee Bertram ran for office to help shape the direction of public education, which she believes is a vital component to societal development. She has an extensive record of service to her community (Field) … [Read Full Bio]

Phillips, Chantal
Trustee Phillips wants to see a school system that works with families to support diverse and unique learners in every classroom. She strongly believes in the public school system’s mandate to provide a supportive and engaging education for all … [Read Full Bio]

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 … [Read Full Bio]

St. Pierre, Ashley
Indigenous Trustee Ashley St. Pierre will represent seven First Nations within the NNDSB catchment area. She is passionate about advocacy for First Nations Peoples and communities. She is an education counsellor for Moose Deer Point First Nation and … [Read Full Bio]

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 … [Read Full Bio]

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 … [Read Full Bio]

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 … [Read Full Bio]

Lewis Trodd, Allen – Indigenous Student Trustee
Allen is Anishinaabe and Coast Salish from Magnetawan First Nation. The Grade 12 student at Parry Sound High School is also a member of NNDSB's Indigenous Youth Circle and Student … [Read Full Bio]