Platform & Priorities

Despite challenges like limited resources, growing class sizes, and classroom complexities, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools continues to shine as a beacon of faith-based education. As your trustee, I am committed to making our schools:

• The best place for students to learn and grow in faith.

• The best place to serve our community with love.

• The best place for staff to work and make a lasting impact.

I am deeply grateful for our staff’s unwavering dedication to our students and their families, especially through tough times. Together, we will build on this foundation to make our division an employer of choice and a leader in Catholic education. Hold me accountable to put kids first and realize our shared vision for excellence.

• Preparing students for future careers through quality education.

• Fostering critical thinking and active civic engagement.

• Inspiring hope and service rooted in Catholic values.

Catholic education transforms lives and strengthens our community, guided by the principle of serving both self and others. At Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, we nurture students to live out Christ’s call to love and service.

As your trustee, I will ensure our schools equip students for tomorrow’s workforce, foster critical thinking for engaged citizenship, and inspire hope through faith-based values. My commitment is to prepare every child to thrive, contribute to society, support their families, and serve those in need. Hold me accountable to champion a Catholic education that empowers our students and uplifts our community.

• Ensuring schools and staff are resourced for excellence.

• Making all programs accessible to every student and family.

• Representing your voice in shaping school and division policies.

As your trustee, I will champion Catholic education by ensuring our schools, teachers, and staff are well-resourced to deliver exceptional faith-based learning. Every budget decision will prioritize our students’ needs, fostering their academic and spiritual growth.

I am committed to making all opportunities in Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools accessible to every child, regardless of background, so every family can benefit from our programs and resources. As your representative, I will actively listen, engage with our community, and ensure your voices, and those of our 10,000 students, shape our schools’ policies and future. Hold me accountable to be your advocate for an inclusive, faith-filled education system.

• Supporting staff with resources and professional development.

• Addressing funding and class size and complexity challenges.

• Honoring our educators’ commitment to Catholic values.

At Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, our dedicated staff of educators, administrators, and support professionals serve over 10,000 unique and talented students, advancing our mission to share Christ’s love with every child. Despite challenges like funding constraints, growing class sizes, and increasing classroom complexities, our staff’s commitment to our students, schools, and community remains unwavering.

As your trustee, I will champion our staff by fostering trust, respect, and support, ensuring they have the resources and recognition needed to excel. I am committed to upholding the principle: “We honor our people.” Hold me accountable to advocate for our staff and empower them to nurture every student’s potential.

• Strengthening partnerships between home, parish, and school.

• Ensuring welcoming and safe, faith-based schools where students thrive.

• Defending publicly funded Catholic education against threats.

Catholic education is a cornerstone of our community, shaping over 10,000 students in faith-filled, safe, and caring schools. Families choose Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools for their commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth, supported by a $110 million budget.

Yet, some voices seek to undermine our publicly funded Catholic schools. As your trustee, I will fiercely defend and strengthen Catholic education, rooted in the partnership of home, parish, and school. My commitment is to ensure every child thrives in a nurturing, faith-based environment of their family’s choice. Hold me accountable to protect our schools and uphold their vital role in our community.