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As your public school Trustee I will advocate for you.  “Kids First” is my promise.  I can commit to you that for every decision, I will first ask the question, “What is best for the kids?”  As I evaluate & initiate policies and contribute to the Board, I will represent children’s interests above all.  My focus is on expanding our ability to provide all children with an optimal start, so they can achieve their full potential.

I am pleased to be running here on Treaty 6 Territory. I am committed to work to fulfill the Calls to Action of the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission within the Edmonton School Division (Edmonton Public School Board).

I am uniquely qualified to provide strategic leadership, and to advance public education.

  • Extensive experience as an education advocate within Edmonton Public Schools and Alberta, leading and representing parents for 8+ years, including 5 years as Chair of the parent society at Garneau School (CSCPS), and 2 time delegate at the Alberta School Councils’ Association Conference.

  • Strong business acumen including strategy, research and analysis (MBA, 10 years management experience in international companies).

  • Experienced educator through my business Nancy’s Notes Music.
  • Personal experience advocating for my three kids, currently in elementary, junior high, and high school.

I have a proven track record of success – leading change and overcoming obstacles. Click here for more about my experience and accomplishments.

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October 3, 2021

Equity

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EQUITY in education is my primary reason for running for Trustee.  Equity is many things.  At the highest level, equity in education means that ALL students have fair, accessible, and free access to high quality public education. 

Over the past few months, I have talked with thousands of families and it is alarming how many students we are not serving well today.  The burden on parents and caregivers can be huge to advocate for needed testing, support or programming, and the burden on teachers can be huge when we don’t have the resources to properly serve all students. 

Our funding is severely lacking and we do not have the measurements in place to be able to understand the magnitude of the shortfall.  Operationally, there are several elements:

  • Available programming to suit all students including those with physical, sensory, neuro and cognitive differences.
  • Support services to support each child to achieve their potential.
  • Accommodation services to enable students to learn in their optimal way.
  • Fair and adequate funding to deliver the above programming.
  • Regular review and measures of how well we are serving different segments of students.

To truly deliver our Division’s goal of “success for all students” we need to look carefully at all groups, not just averages, so we can understand and improve how we serve all students equitably.

 

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 – Nancy Hunt for Edmonton Public School Board Trustee -Ward F

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“I've known Nancy for over 20 years through tennis, including in her role as President. Over these years, I've come to appreciate her collaboration, her efforts at building community and her exemplary, inclusive leadership. These qualities, including her unwavering integrity, will serve her well as trustee. ”
LeeAnne Pawluskiformer President, Garneau Tennis Club
“Nancy reported to me for 5 years as Division Manager for Quicken Software. I can attest to her outstanding problem solving and analytical skills, her excellent team leadership and her collaborative approach. Nancy championed new customer engagement and research methods, which gives me confidence that she will be very effective at connecting with citizens and representing Ward F!"
Bruce Johnson former CEO, Intuit Canada
"Nancy is an engaged and effective advocate who can create a vision for supporting the needs of students, parents, and teachers. I have directly witnessed how she works collaboratively with others and gets results. In my role, the evidence and legacy of Nancy’s stewardship during her tenure is apparent, and I look to Nancy for mentorship without hesitation. She’s simply the most qualified and best positioned to advocate for the needs of students in Ward F. I have confidence her experience, background, and character are ideally suited, and will meet the challenges of being a trustee."
Sean FultonChair IDEAS Lab Parents’ Society
"Educated, prepared, and an effective advocate, Nancy Hunt is the leader we need for our School Trustee. I've served beside Nancy on executive school boards and I have witnessed her ability to listen and engage with parents, then bring about the needed change at the school board level, even when the odds were stacked against her. She genuinely cares and her commitment to our community is needed now, more than ever."
Dr. Lyn K. SonnenbergNeurodevelopmental Pediatrician, Pleasantview resident
"In the decade I’ve known Nancy, as a music teacher, fellow parent and collaborator on many school projects, I’ve witnessed her passion for education and commitment to doing her best in all endeavours. Her strategic thought process, careful consideration of issues and big picture view will make Nancy an excellent Trustee."
Jenn Roggeveenpast Parent Society & School Council Chair, Royal Gardens resident
"Nancy Hunt's history of community engagement and involvement with her local school make her an excellent candidate for School Trustee. She is experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated to quality public education. She will represent the interests of Ward F with integrity, fostering trust while making a real difference in the everyday life of Edmontonians."
David BuchananGarneau Development Committee
"Nancy is a smart, compassionate leader who I have been privileged to learn from over the past 5 years. She is open minded and open hearted and will be a brilliant advocate for children and their parents and/or guardians."
Nicole Gartnermother of two
"I met Nancy while I was a Faculty Director of the Child Study Centre. In this role, I was able to appreciate Nancy as a strong advocate for high quality education for young children. We become allies in setting optimum conditions for all children to achieve their full potential. I have no doubt that she will work tirelessly and will not rest until this goal is met. Nancy’s unique education and professional background that combines fine arts, business and strategic planning is what is needed to continue to stand up for children and parents who want the best for their children."
Dr. Anna KirovaProfessor of Early Childhood Education, University of Alberta
"I've known Nancy for almost 10 years. … Nancy's a great listener and incorporates everyone's ideas. She's always been an education and community-oriented person. …. She is also a critical thinker and problem solver, which are needed to be an excellent educational trustee."
Carol OkamotoMother of 3 elementary school children
"I’ve known Nancy for 9 years. I have never come across someone as authentic and a big picture thinker as Nancy. I can’t say enough about Nancy’s leadership, her authenticity, her ability to listen and get things, and her vision for all kids having an access to education - not just the education system catering to a certain few that wound up lucky enough to learn the way the system works."
Vik MarajExecutive Coach, Unstoppable Conversations
"I have known Nancy for 12 years. I worked as an instructor for her children’s music program, Nancy's Notes. What continues to impress me about Nancy is her keen ability to really listen to people, quickly grasp the bigger picture and make room for others' points of view in her vision to make things better for kids. That's why I am proud to be working on her campaign as an accessibility advisor."
Susan FearnleyQueen Alexandra resident
"I’ve known Nancy for over 10 years as a parent and involved member of the School Council. She is thoughtful, engaged, dedicated and committed to listening to different points of view and finding solutions. I know that she would make a great Trustee!"
Sarah Dixonpast School Council and parent society Chair, Queen Alexandra resident
"Nancy impressed me with her ability to move goals forward and be an active board member. Nancy is a smart, capable leader whose background and experience make her exactly the type of person I feel we need as school Trustee."
Susan AndrewProfessor Emerita, mom of 2
"Nancy is friendly and approachable. … She is a good listener with an open mind. Nancy is willing to listen to different views and opinions … She seeks to find a compromise without losing her ideology and principles."
Amy ChooParent society colleague, Belgravia resident
“When I think of Nancy, integrity and trust are two of the qualities that I can completely vouch for as a Trustee. Nothing like being someone's tennis partner and opponent to see someone's true character!”
Kathy T.teacher
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