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Paula Stoker, Co- Chair
Andrea Lefebvre Shanna Epp Gina Macleod Joanne Organ, Secretary-Treasurer School Council email address |
633-2724
668-2768 633-2182 633-2840 633-3586 ckescouncil@gmail.com |
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School Council Elections
Christ the King Elementary School council election will be held on Monday, May 7 at the school. Polls are open from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For voting eligibility, CEAY has a very easy to read flow chart that is specific to Catholic Schools - see this link https://www.ceayukon.ca/uploads/4/1/3/0/41305941/qualifications_flowchart_for_catholic_schools-from_elections_yk.pdf
There are 6 candidates who put their names forward for 5 open positions.
Here are the candidates bios:
Kathleen Coventry
I have had the pleasure of sitting on CKES School Council over the last few months and have seen the positive interaction that takes place between the Council and Christ the King administration. This is a great relationship that we can keep building upon. There are open lines of communication between the Council and our Principal and Vice Principal. As a result, the Council has been able to coordinate a number of events in support of student learning and increased family involvement.
I am a teacher by training and have a real personal interest in child development. I have worked for the federal government in the field of First Nation governance for the past fifteen years. This has given me an exposure to the types of issues facing First Nation communities in Yukon, and I am excited about how the newly introduced curriculum can help engage our students in learning about First Nation culture.
Our children Malcolm and Gillian have had a very welcoming experience at Christ the King school. I am grateful to the dedicated teachers that we have at our school. I think it is important to reach out to teachers and talk about the issues important to them and how the Council can work to support them.
If elected to CKES School Council I would make communication with parents and the broader Church community a priority. Ensuring parents feel they have a voice in the priorities of the school and the experience of their children is essential. As well, strengthening ties with our community faith leaders and the broader faith community can do a lot to enhance the overall student learning experience.
I am happy to discuss any of these issues - my email is kathleencoventry@hotmail.com if there are any questions I could answer for you.
Shanna Epp
Shanna Epp has been in the Yukon for 20 years and has been with Yukon Government for over 15 years. Shanna has been on school council for the past three years and has two children that attend Christ the King school. Shanna would like to continue her role on school council working with school administrators and parents so that every child succeeds.
Andrea Lefebvre
Andrea has been on council at Christ the King Elementary School since 2014, and currently has 4 children attending the school. It is of great value to her to build relationships with staff, parents and students to discover areas where council can better support our school.
She has been a representative for CKES on CEAY and was the vice chair for CEAY for the past 3 years. She has participated in a strategic plan for CEAY and would like to be part of its 5 year implementation. Andrea is a member of Sacred Heart Parish and is a strong advocate for Catholic education in the Yukon and desires to improve collaboration between the school, parents and the church.
Gina Macleod
I am seeking another term on the Christ the King Elementary School Council. The last two years have been a great learning experience and I have enjoyed the opportunity to work to support the students and staff of Christ the King Elementary. I feel fortunate to be a part of such an amazing diverse school community.
Being a mother of two boys (Grades 3 and 5) at CKES, it is very important to me to continue to create an environment for open communication with parents, administration and staff of CKES. Family and staff involvement in creating priorities is critical in creating a healthy learning environment for all of our students. I support and believe in Catholic values based education.
If elected, I will continue to be dedicated to advocating for the staff and students of CKES as an active member on the Council.
Melissa Yu Schott
Melissa and her husband have children in Grades 1 and 3 of CKES. Previously Melissa has been on Council for HFES where she spearheaded initiatives such as composting in the school. She also established relationships with various levels of government to effectively advocate for concerns of the school.
As an executive member of CEAY, Melissa successfully negotiated a 3-year transfer payment agreement with the Department of Education. She actively participated in the development of CEAY 5-year Strategic Plan. She hopes to continue to voice parents concerns and create a more open dialogue within the school and greater Catholic community.
As a Negotiator with INAC in her day job, Melissa sees first hand the necessity for reconciliation with First Nations and believes passionately that the Catholic Schools can and should have more of a role to play in building stronger meaningful relationships. Melissa also believes that celebrating the rich cultural diversity within the Catholic Schools will strengthen the school and Catholic community as a whole.
Tanya Solberg
Tanya has been a resident of Whitehorse for over 20 years. She and her husband attend Sacred Heart Church and have 2 children at CKES (grade 1 and 3). Tanya is passionate about meaningful dialogue to increase engagement and collaboration of all parties (parents, teachers, staff and the Church) to achieve our collective goals.
Tanya was a Board of Trustee member with the Yukon Hospital Corporation for 8+ years and was an active member of 3 sub committees of the board. She has extensive experience in creating and implementing Strategic Plans and establishing effective partnerships – she is keen to apply her previous experiences to School Council.
She understands the importance of inclusion and see’s opportunities to enhance engagement with parents to ultimately improve each student’s educational experience.
For voting eligibility, CEAY has a very easy to read flow chart that is specific to Catholic Schools - see this link https://www.ceayukon.ca/uploads/4/1/3/0/41305941/qualifications_flowchart_for_catholic_schools-from_elections_yk.pdf
There are 6 candidates who put their names forward for 5 open positions.
Here are the candidates bios:
Kathleen Coventry
I have had the pleasure of sitting on CKES School Council over the last few months and have seen the positive interaction that takes place between the Council and Christ the King administration. This is a great relationship that we can keep building upon. There are open lines of communication between the Council and our Principal and Vice Principal. As a result, the Council has been able to coordinate a number of events in support of student learning and increased family involvement.
I am a teacher by training and have a real personal interest in child development. I have worked for the federal government in the field of First Nation governance for the past fifteen years. This has given me an exposure to the types of issues facing First Nation communities in Yukon, and I am excited about how the newly introduced curriculum can help engage our students in learning about First Nation culture.
Our children Malcolm and Gillian have had a very welcoming experience at Christ the King school. I am grateful to the dedicated teachers that we have at our school. I think it is important to reach out to teachers and talk about the issues important to them and how the Council can work to support them.
If elected to CKES School Council I would make communication with parents and the broader Church community a priority. Ensuring parents feel they have a voice in the priorities of the school and the experience of their children is essential. As well, strengthening ties with our community faith leaders and the broader faith community can do a lot to enhance the overall student learning experience.
I am happy to discuss any of these issues - my email is kathleencoventry@hotmail.com if there are any questions I could answer for you.
Shanna Epp
Shanna Epp has been in the Yukon for 20 years and has been with Yukon Government for over 15 years. Shanna has been on school council for the past three years and has two children that attend Christ the King school. Shanna would like to continue her role on school council working with school administrators and parents so that every child succeeds.
Andrea Lefebvre
Andrea has been on council at Christ the King Elementary School since 2014, and currently has 4 children attending the school. It is of great value to her to build relationships with staff, parents and students to discover areas where council can better support our school.
She has been a representative for CKES on CEAY and was the vice chair for CEAY for the past 3 years. She has participated in a strategic plan for CEAY and would like to be part of its 5 year implementation. Andrea is a member of Sacred Heart Parish and is a strong advocate for Catholic education in the Yukon and desires to improve collaboration between the school, parents and the church.
Gina Macleod
I am seeking another term on the Christ the King Elementary School Council. The last two years have been a great learning experience and I have enjoyed the opportunity to work to support the students and staff of Christ the King Elementary. I feel fortunate to be a part of such an amazing diverse school community.
Being a mother of two boys (Grades 3 and 5) at CKES, it is very important to me to continue to create an environment for open communication with parents, administration and staff of CKES. Family and staff involvement in creating priorities is critical in creating a healthy learning environment for all of our students. I support and believe in Catholic values based education.
If elected, I will continue to be dedicated to advocating for the staff and students of CKES as an active member on the Council.
Melissa Yu Schott
Melissa and her husband have children in Grades 1 and 3 of CKES. Previously Melissa has been on Council for HFES where she spearheaded initiatives such as composting in the school. She also established relationships with various levels of government to effectively advocate for concerns of the school.
As an executive member of CEAY, Melissa successfully negotiated a 3-year transfer payment agreement with the Department of Education. She actively participated in the development of CEAY 5-year Strategic Plan. She hopes to continue to voice parents concerns and create a more open dialogue within the school and greater Catholic community.
As a Negotiator with INAC in her day job, Melissa sees first hand the necessity for reconciliation with First Nations and believes passionately that the Catholic Schools can and should have more of a role to play in building stronger meaningful relationships. Melissa also believes that celebrating the rich cultural diversity within the Catholic Schools will strengthen the school and Catholic community as a whole.
Tanya Solberg
Tanya has been a resident of Whitehorse for over 20 years. She and her husband attend Sacred Heart Church and have 2 children at CKES (grade 1 and 3). Tanya is passionate about meaningful dialogue to increase engagement and collaboration of all parties (parents, teachers, staff and the Church) to achieve our collective goals.
Tanya was a Board of Trustee member with the Yukon Hospital Corporation for 8+ years and was an active member of 3 sub committees of the board. She has extensive experience in creating and implementing Strategic Plans and establishing effective partnerships – she is keen to apply her previous experiences to School Council.
She understands the importance of inclusion and see’s opportunities to enhance engagement with parents to ultimately improve each student’s educational experience.
School Council Bulletin Board
The next School Council Meeting will take place Thursday, May 10th at 7:15 in the Teachers staff room.