Your Candidate
I graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in finance and marketing. I then spent 14 years at Bell MTS in a range of corporate roles, with much of my work focused on data and analytics.
In 2022, I joined Manitoba Hydro, where I helped establish its newly created Customer Data Analytics & Research department within the Customer Strategy and Experience division. My work there has centered on understanding people's needs and finding ways to make life easier for Manitobans.
My wife and I have three sons in our school division, currently in grades 8, 9 & 11. Like every parent, I want them to have the support and opportunities they need to thrive. We've always encouraged them to stand up for those who need help, welcome people who feel new or alone, and learn from the mistakes that they're bound to make in life.
Those are the values I would bring to the role of school trustee. I would listen to families, look closes at the evidence behind decisions, and keep the well-being and future of all students at the center of my work.
What Is Important To Me?
Preparing students for a changing world
The students in our classrooms today will build their careers in a world that may look very different from the one we know now. Artificial intelligence is already changing how people find information, solve problems and do their work. Schools have an opportunity to help students understand these tools while building the judgement to use them well.
I believe students should learn what AI can do, where it falls short and why its answers need to be questioned. That learning should go hand in hand with strong reading, writing, math and critical thinking skills. These foundations will help students adapt as technology continues to change, whatever path they choose after graduation.
Support thoughtful AI Learning
Encourage age-appropriate opportunities for students to explore AI, understand its limitations and use it responsibly as part of their broader education.
Keep opportunity accessible
Look for ways students across the division can benefit from learning about emerging technologies, regardless of their school or background
Strong foundations for every student
Every student deserves a solid foundation in reading, writing, and math, along with the support to keep growing when school becomes challenging. These skills open doors throughout life. They also give students the confidence to explore new subjects, pursue their interests and make the most of opportunities ahead.
Children learn at different speeds and in different way. When a student starts to struggle, families and educators should be able to work together to understand what they need. I want our schools to pay attention to these needs early and help students make steady progress.
Keep foundational learning a priority
Support decisions that give students a strong grounding in reading and math at every stage of their education
Help students get support when they need it
Encourage the division to listen to educators and families, identify barriers to learning and make thoughtful use of the resources available.
Open communication and community trust
Families should know how important decisions affecting their children are made, and they should have a meaning opportunity to be heard. When concerns arise about student safety, school resources or other sensitive issues, silence can leave families feeling shut out and unsure whether their concerns have been taken seriously.
I believe the school board should communicate clearly about its policies, the reasons behind its decisions and the steps it takes in response to serious concerns. Some details must remain private to protect students, staff and fair processes. That should not prevent the board from explaining what it can, listening to different perspectives and being accountable for how concerns are handled.
Make board decisions easier to understand
Encourage timely, plain language communication about significant decisions, the information considered and what happens next, while respecting privacy requirements.
Give families and the community a meaningful voice
Support opportunities for parents, students and community members to raise concerns and contribute to discussions before decisions are made whenever possible
Encouraging entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is about more than starting a business. It gives students a chance to notice a problem or opportunity, imagine a solution, try an idea and improve it through feedback. Along the way, they can practice creativity, teamwork, communication and reslience.
I want students to see that their ideas have value and that they can take an active role in shaping their futures. Some may go on to build businesses. Others may use the same skills in a trade, a profession, a community organization or their everyday lives. Giving students room to explore and create can help them discover strengths and interest they might not find through traditional course work alone.
Encourage hands-on opportunities
Support learning experiences that let students develop ideas, solve practical problems and learn by doing
Connect learning to life beyond school
Encourage opportunities for students to learn from people and organizations in the community and see many paths that their skills can open