I am running for Trustee for the Langley School Board, representing the Township of Langley. I am a dedicated advocate for improvements in education within the District and across the province. If you Google Lorraine Baldwin and Langley, you will discover my track record of advocacy for Langley’s children. As a parent and a person concerned about those who have been marginalized, I cannot stand back and let this story unfold the way it is. The Board has done some great work in the last couple of years, and I think I can use my expertise and my voice to help drive those changes further. I have lived in Willoughby for nine years and I have two children in the public school system in Langley. Our family has experienced first-hand the challenges the school district is facing as a result of overcrowding and unsustainable practices in the community. I am determined to ensure that the drive for development throughout the rest of Langley does not override the educational needs of the children who live there. Some people call me an angry mom and they’re right! I am angry. I’m angry that many children are in overcrowded schools. I’m angry that teachers and parents are subsidizing our school system because the government is failing to meet its obligations. I’m angry that resources for children in need are being cut and that their voices are not being heard. I want to do everything I can to help and that’s why I’m running for Trustee. As Trustee, I will engage with the community to foster an educational ecosystem through a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and trust. I will also leverage my professional skills and expertise to advocate for Langley’s children. With more than 25 years of experience in the communications industry, I have held various roles in strategic integrated communications for a wide range of public, private and non-profit organizations. Currently, I am a Win Strategist with IBM. I am an active volunteer and have lent my skills to many non-profits that need strong strategies and guidance. I was a member of the PAC Executive at RC Garnett Demonstration Elementary School for six years, three years as president, and am currently president of the PAC for the new Yorkson Creek Middle School. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia. I have also completed many professional development courses, and am currently pursuing Lean Six Sigma education. You can find me on Twitter at @LorraineJLola or email me at lorrainebaldwin2014@gmail. You can also communicate with me right here on Facebook. Please - ask questions and tell me your concerns. I want to represent ALL of Langleys children.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:37:26 +0000
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