Trustee Profiles
Marian Peers - Board Chair
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Hometown
Acadia Valley, Alberta
Schools Represented
Warren Peers, Bindloss, Acadia Colony, South Central High School
Years Served
I was first elected to the Acadia School Division in 1987 in a by-election and continued on with Prairie Rose after regionalization.
Committees
Teacher/Board Advisory, Support Staff/Board Advisory, AISI, Communications
Reasons for choosing to become a Prairie Rose trustee
I became a trustee to ensure that all students, whether they live in rural Alberta or in the urban centres, have equal access to a sound education. I salute the teachers, students, parents and central office staff of Prairie Rose School Division for doing a great job!
Contact
marian.peers@prrd.ab.ca / 403-972-3776
Georgine Westgard - Board Vice-Chair
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Hometown
Sibbald, Alberta
Schools Represented
New Brigden, Oyen Public, South Central High, Prairie View Colony
Years Served
Elected in 2001
Committees
ATA Negotiating, Support Staff Negotiating, Finance, Family School Liason, SCARC
Reasons for choosing to become a Prairie Rose trustee
Continue to be an advocate for all of the students in our rural school division. I strongly believe that education is the greatest gift you can give to a child.
Contact
georgine.westgard@prrd.ab.ca / 403-676-2167
Stuart Angle
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Hometown
Bow Island, Alberta
Schools Represented
Bow Island Elementary, Senator Gershaw High School, Burdett, Ponderosa Colony, Shamrock Colony, Winnifred Colony
Years Served
Elected in 2007
Committees
Support Staff Negotiating, AISI, Finance, Professional Learning, ASBA Alternate
Reasons for choosing to become a Prairie Rose trustee
Continue to advance the possibilities for students.
Other Information
I am and will continue to be the number one supporter, promoter, and cheerleader for Prairie Rose (students, staff, and parents).
Contact
stuart.angle@prrd.ab.ca / 403-545-6647
Arnold Frank
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Hometown
Redcliff, Alberta
Schools Represented
I.F. Cox, Margaret Wooding, Parkside, Jenner
Years Served
Elected in 2001
Committees
Support Staff Negotiating, Communications, Family School Liaison (Redcliff), ASBA Representative
Reasons for choosing to become a Prairie Rose trustee
I have had a career in education and felt it was an area I could make a contribution back to my community.
Other Information
It is a very exciting time to be involved in education. The success of our students and the programs we have initiated (ie: videoconferencing), can easily be contributed back to our staff who continue to embrace new opportunities to learn. I am very proud to be involved in a community where everyone continues to work and learn together.
Contact
arnold.frank@prrd.ab.ca / 403-548-6553
Paulette Heller
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Hometown
Walsh, Alberta
Schools Represented
Schuler, Irvine, Eagle Butte High School, Elkwater Colony, Roseglen Colony
Years Served
Elected in 2001
Committees
ATA Negotiating, Teacher/Board Advisory, Arts Council, SALRC, PSBAA Alternate
Reasons for choosing to become a Prairie Rose trustee
Continue to work for all students in Prairie Rose School Division so that they will receive a well rounded education.
Other Information
I want to express a big thank you to all the students, parents, teachers, and staff at PRSD for working so hard to help students achieve their potential.
Contact
paulette.heller@prrd.ab.ca / 403-937-2227
Kathy Cooper
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Hometown
Etzikom, Alberta
Schools Represented
Foremost, Rosedale Colony, Sunrise Colony, Silver Sage Colony, Mayfield Colony, Plainsview Colony, Starbright Colony
Years Served
Acclaimed in 2004
Committees
ATA Negotiating, AISI, FNMI, Support Staff (Evaluation), PSBA, Family School Liaison, FNMI Student Success
Reasons for choosing to become a Prairie Rose trustee
Over the years, I have worn many different hats in the school system as both an employee and a parent. It has always been my goal to provide opportunities for our students so they can be the best that they can be. And while I am proud to be part of one of the best school divisions in the province, we must always be looking for new ways to improve and grow in the future.
Other
Kathy has spent many years involved with Alberta's Child and Youth Services at both the regional and provincial levels.
She has been appointed by the Minister of Child and Youth Services to serve on the Southeast Alberta Authority Board for Region II.
Contact
kathy.cooper@prrd.ab.ca / 403-666-6749
Graeme Dennis
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Hometown
Medicine Hat (Wisdom)
Schools Represented
Ralston, Seven Persons
Years of Service
Elected in 2004
Committees
Support Staff/Board Advisory, Finance, FSLW, Communications
Reasons for choosing to become a Prairie Rose trustee
Continue to be an advocate for children and families within the school system.
Contact
graeme.dennis@prrd.ab.ca / 403-527-6362 (home) / 403-502-0903 (cell)