hard working. experienced. PROGRESSIVE.

Jo-Ann believes that the role of trustee is to bring the needs of schools and students, especially the most vulnerable (as those are the voices that usually need amplifying), to the decision-making table. 

Education decisions are increasingly centralized at Queen's Park, too often with a one-size-fits-all approach.  It's the role of the Board of Trustees to shine a light on where the system is failing our schools and students, especially the marginalized.

Catholic education should be about every student having the opportunities they need to live their life to the fullest. 

For example, academic success for some springs from the confidence gained from other successes - like sports, the arts or school clubs - so those opportunities need to be there for students who wouldn't otherwise have access to these experiences. 

Equity means teachers and principals need to have the skills to recognize when students are in need - in need of resources, tools or programs, to create a more level playing field between students across our Board.

We are blessed in Ontario with publicly-funded Catholic education. 

There are those without who would like to see its demise.. And even more 

troubling, there are leaders and organizations within our Catholic community who don't seem to understand that publicly-funded  means publicly-accountable. 

Our schools must advance the Common Good (a Catholic Social Justice principle).. 

We must value and serve ALL students.