Marla Walton

Nominee Name: Logan Campbell

Home Community: Nipawin, SK

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Nominee Name: Marla Walton

Phone: 306-276-9392

Email: Marla Walton Email

Occupation: Semi-retired

Home Community - Nipawin, SK

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Public education has always been a priority for me and will continue to be my focus in the years to come. 

Experience: 

• Trustee of North East School Division (NESD), 2012 to present
• NESD Vice-Chair (current)
• NESD Chair (past)
• NESD Board Policy Revies Committee
• NESD Director Recruitment Committee
• NESD Audit Committee

Education:

• Johnson Shoyama Graduate School fo Public Policy (URegina and USask) - Public Sector Governance Certification
• Brown
• Governance and Shoyama Graduate School fo Public Policy - School Board Member Education and Certification (Professional Director)
• Saskatchewan School Boards Association Trustee Academy, and as well participated in multiple professional development opportunities.
• Canadian School Boards Association: Aboriginal Education, 21st Century Learning Skills, Student Health and Wellness and various pertinent professional development opportunites. 

Subdivision 1 - Hudson Bay and Area

Subdivision 2 - Arborfield, Carrot River and Areas

Name of Nominee: Sherri Hanson

Email: Sherri Hanson

Home Community: Arborfield, SK

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I Sherri Hanson am currently serving as the trustee for subdivision 2. I am a long-time resident of Arborfield, seeking re-election as your school board trustee. My commitment to our schools is deeply personal, my children attended Arborfield schools, and I now have two grandchildren following in their footsteps.

I believe strongly in holding the board and administration accountable, ensuring that policies and procedures are consistently followed. It is essential that we uphold the highest standards of governance to foster trust within our communities. Clear communication between the board and the families we serve is critical to achieving our shared goals.

I am dedicated to creating a safe and positive environment where every student can thrive. With my experience and focus on accountability, I am eager to continue working towards an educational environment that meets the needs of all our students. Thank you for your support in this important endeavour.

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Nominee Name: Ken Teichroeb

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Home Community: Carrot River, SK

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My name is Ken Teichroeb. I am happy to call Carrot River home. I have operated a small business in the Carrot River area since 2007. I have been happily married for almost 30 years, and currently have two children pursuing secondary education, one in Alberta and one in China. They are both products of the Carrot River schools, and I could not be more pleased with the quality of education they received in our small town. I would appreciate the opportunity to be involved with the NESD at the board level.

Subdivision 3 - Choiceland, White Fox, and areas

Elected by acclamation: Jason Ens

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Subdivision 4 - Melfort and areas

Nominee Name: Tim Hoenmans

Occupation: Geologist

Home Community: Melfort, SK (rural)

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TIm Hoenmans was born, raised and educated in Melfort before convocation from the University of Saskatchewan. He has served on Melfort City Council for the past eight years and is a Mine Geologist in northern Saskatchewan. Previous experience with the assessment management agency and city council means a firm understanding of the relationship between taxation and funding. 

Hoenmans believes in working with our educators to provide the best opportunities available and creating an environment that entices our graduates to be a part of our local community when they embark on their professional careers. 

Funding education in today's political climate includes responsible local decisions paired with holding higher leverls of government accountable for promises of proper funding and programs. 

Hoenmans wants to see his two young children educated such that they have the real-world skills and knowledge to succeed, and therein lies the movitation to run for Subdivision four. 

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Nominee Name: Christina Prybylski

Home Community: Melfort, SK

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My name is Christina Prybylski, my husband and I have lived in Melfort for 15 years. We have 3 children (14, 13, 11)  attending school here. Until my recent nomination, I was employed by the NESD as a casual Educational Assistant. I love being in the school, working with students, teachers and families. 

 I am active in 2 of our local SCCs, I sat as a chair for Brunswick School for 2 terms. Serving on the SCC piqued my interest in how our local division functions and led me to regularly attending the NESD Public School Board meetings last school year. I long to see open and transparent dialogue between our division, schools, and families. I believe this is key to ensuring our students receive a great education. Thank you for your consideration as new trustee of subdivision 4.

Subdivision 5 - Naicam, Star City, and areas

Elected by acclamation: Ryan Pederson

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Subdivision 6 - Tisdale and area

Nominee Name: Lindsey Ernst

Home Community: Tisdale rural

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My name is Lindsey Ernst, and I was born and raised in Tisdale, and currently live on an acreage North East of town. As a mother of a school aged child I recognize the importance of a good education to help better prepare our children for a bright and prosperous future. I would be honored to represent Tisdale & Area in Sub-division 6 as a board member for the NESD.

I have gained extensive knowledge of the NESD Board of Education in the following ways:

·         Attending:

1.       Board Meetings

2.       Elector Meetings

·         Reviewing:

1.       Board Minutes

2.       NESD Board Policies

3.       The Education Act

4.       The School Division Administration Regulations

 My Priorities:

• Education – Focus on Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic
• Communication – Listening to Problems and Finding Solutions
• Transportation – More Bus Drivers, Less Cancellations
• Budget & Expenses – Tax Dollars are being Spent Wisely
• Health & Safety – A Safe Environment for Staff and Students
• Responsible Governance – Transparency and accountability

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Nominee Name: Lori Kidney

Occupation: Trapper Creek Farms - farmer

Cell: 306-852-8833

Email: Lori Kidney

Home Community: Tisdale, SK (rural)

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I am proud to serve the NESD.  We have a strong school division, excellent employees, and opportunities for all kids.  I have had two children graduate from NESD and I am grateful to all that played a role in their success.

Education:

• U of S Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Marketing and Human Resource Management.
• Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy – Public Sector Governance Certificate.
• Reconciliation Education, Four Winds of Reconciliation First Nations University of Canada

 Experience:

 North East School Division:

• Trustee NESD, 2016 to present.  Currently sit as the Board Chair.
• Saskatchewan School Boards Association, Audit and Investment Committee
• Government and Trustee Bargaining Committee

Suncrest College:

• Suncrest College Board of Directors
• Chair, Governance and Risk Committee

SHEQAB

• Board Member Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance Board

 Volunteerism:

• Tisdale Minor Ball
• Tisdale Minor Hockey
• Kidsport
• Co-Chair - 2024 Provincial Scotties Championship

Subdivision 7 - Bjorkdale, Porcupine Plain, and areas

Nominee Name: George Schroepfer

Home Community: Arborfield, SK

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I am running for school board trustee in subdivision 7.  I have run my own business in the North East for 25 years.  I have three children who are going to school in the NESD.  My goal is to bring transparency to the school board, and endeavor to create a school community where teachers and students are 100% safe and supported.

My goals are

•           Give teachers the support they need, including more Educational Assistants
•           Give teachers a voice, so they can help find solutions that work.
•           Ensure every school is properly maintained.
•           Support small town schools with the funds the Saskatchewan government has earmarked for small town Schools unlike what is presently being done by the incumbent board.
•           Find a solution to the terrible transportation issues we have.
•           Cancel NESD policy BP 111

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Nominee Name: Mark van Haastert

Occupation: Rancher

Home Community: Bjorkdale, SK (rural)

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My name is Mark van Haastert, my wife and I live on a cattle operation in the RM of Barrier Valley, 10 miles west of the Village of Bjorkdale, where our three children attend school.  I've lived in the Tisdale/Bjorkdale area my entire life, I attended school for K-12 in Tisdale and finished off my schooling with a diploma in agriculture at the U of S. 

For the past 10 years I've served on the school community council in Bjorkdale and this has given me multiple opportunities to have interactions with the NESD school board and I have realized how important it is to keep a good connection with all schools in the division. 

I would like the opportunity to serve on the NESD Board to help ensure that our children continue to receive a quality education.

Thanks for you consideration.