Public Safety & Policing
Schools & Public Education
Biographie
Sophia Woo has a master’s degree in Social Work, a mental health clinician, researcher, and former VSB school trustee. During her tenure, she was recognized and applauded for raising issues of public safety and improving public participation in board decision making. She successfully maintained funding for drug prevention. She and Trustee Ken Denike successfully negotiated with the Federal Government to fund settlement workers in public schools across BC. With 30 years of experience in public services, Sophia has the expertise and passion to bring much needed common sense and fiscal responsibility to public office. She recognizes the diversity of our community and parental aspirations.
Sophia’s priorities:
• Safe schools and substance use prevention
• Evidence-based decision-making
• Sound financial management and accountability
• Evidence-based strategies to strive for excellence in literacy and numeracy
• Transparent governance and community engagement
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Raison de la candidature
The core role of a school trustee is to oversee a system that motivate students and reflects the aspiration of parents as well as thevwider society and provides the direction to see us through.
The community needs a common sense trustee with a background as a mental health clinician to give the board a key perspective on human resource issues and youth behavior. I am able to deal with matters with a sensitive nature in a discrete way in the face of harsh predatory political response.
As a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Clinician, data scientist and former school trustee, I am eager to take on the challenge of serving as a school trustee in Richmond. With my extensive experience in mental health and governance, I possess a unique understanding of the complex issues facing our school district. I am committed to addressing the pressing concerns of budget shortfalls, declining student enrollment, and student well-being. My goal is to foster a collaborative environment that promotes academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Through my leadership, I aim to ensure that every student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in an ever-changing world.
As a trustee, I will prioritize listening to the community, holding the executive team accountable, and making fiscally responsible decisions that benefit our students and taxpayers. I am passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that allows every student to thrive.
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