I am co-chair of the school board and chair of Audit Committee. Last year I was elected to our BC Trustees Association metro branch executive. I collaborate with colleagues from Metro Vancouver to advocate for issues common to our region. The mentorship I’ve received has been invaluable both as a new trustee, and today.

This year my metro peers elected me to the provincial learning committee. PLC helps set the course for trustee orientation and professional development throughout BC. I am part of the Metro English Language Learners Consortium. This group is made up of teachers, staff, SWIS workers, trustees and administrators. We work toward common goals and advocate with Provincial and Federal government to ease the transition for students and families new to Canada.

I am also co-chair of joint traffic and safety, along with a municipal councillor, our DPAC rep, bylaw, police, and engineering and facilities staff. Speed bumps, safety blitzes, and flashing crosswalks are some of the tangible results of this work. There’s much more to do, particularly around improving public transit, and safe biking and walking, and I hope to continue this work for our students and families.

Please visit www.sheelahdonahue.com and https://westvancouverschools.ca/board-of-trustees to learn more about me.