Originally from Westmount, Quebec, I was educated in the Quebec public school system through Grade 11 and graduated from McGill University (Management and Accounting).

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Beaucoup de choses ont changé à Markham au fil des années. Les champs où paissaient autrefois les vaches abritent désormais de nouveaux résidents de Markham. L'autoroute 407/ETR n'existait pas - pas plus que le YMCA et le Pan Am Centre, les centres communautaires Angus Glen, Aanin et Cornell, l'Université York. Personne n’aurait pu prévoir le COVID-19 qui s’est abattu sur nous pendant si longtemps et a perturbé nos vies – y compris et surtout celles des enfants d’âge scolaire.

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​​Similar to other candidates running for School Trustee in the upcoming election taking place on October 16-26, 2026, I too have lived in Unionville for more than 30 years and have been active in supporting school children and their parents; but this was always done in the background. I was not out for the recognition; however, seeing the results of the Candidates who have been elected, in part due to my canvassing efforts, I have decided to step forward and enter my name as a Candidate for YRDSB School Trustee Wards 3 and 4.

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The Provincial Government feels that the School Trustee System is failing and has begun the process of dismantling it. Hopefully, if new Trustees with fresh ideas are elected in the upcoming election, the Government will pause this dismantling process and give us time to prove that new Trustees with new ideas are valuable to the educational system.

This is not a steppingstone for me. I am not using this as a means to move up the political ladder – the positions of Ward Councillor or Regional Councillor are not in my future. My only focus will be to help all families in Markham. Any change can only be initiated from within the system.

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COVID-19 is now in the rear window and yet remnants of that terrible time persist. It is time for new and fresh ideas to prepare students for a 'new' future, job prospects that differ so dramatically from just three years ago. Emphasis on S.T.E.A.M. has to be addressed, as well as the fast growing and sometimes invasive  AI (Artificial Intelligence); and children who are not interested in University should be encouraged to enter the workforce through the Trades - an area which has been often maligned.​​​​ Please consider me as your new Ward 3 and 4 School Trustee.