Name: Betty Jean Wright, Catholic Wards 2,3,4

Occupation: Retired Teacher - Former Religion Teacher at CCH and

PrimaryTeacher at Blessed Sacrament.

Family Information: Widow with one son who was a Two Term
Trustee with the Board and is a former Chair of the Board.

Community Work: Co-Chair - Parish Council Blessed Sacrament/

St. Patrick's Church.Team member Sacramental Preparation, Co-
author of Confirmation Preparation Program, Volunteer Literacy
Teacher

Personal Experience with Board: As a Primary Teacher at an East

End school, I became aware of the inequities between school. In June
I made a presentation to the Board at the Budget meeting. I had
several questions, which have never been answered.

Issue on my radar. The Board intends to build a new high school at

the cost of at least $27M, in a location that is not its first choice, when
there is a current decline in enrollment that would see the need
disappear in five years. The area that they are going to build in is
currently served by five high schools, two Catholic and three public.

Hope for change: It is my hope that the Board and the educational
system, would become more transparent and certainly more
accountable to the public. The Catholic Board should be updating the
East Affiliate schools to bring them in line with some of the new
schools that have been built.

Why I want to be a Trustee: I believe the East End schools need a

strong advocate to ensure that they are no longer treated like the poor
cousins. I know that the system could be more reflective of Gospel
Values and I would like to ensure that our schools are providing the
best possible educational opportunities to all our students.

Name: Sandra Cruz, Wards, 2,3 & 4

Occupation: Caseworker

Family Information: Married with 2 children

Community Work: Volunteered at School councils as Chair,

Secretary, Parent representative, Uniform committee member, Hot
lunch captain, Child Life Volunteer at London Health Science Centre,
volunteered in various positions at London Health Science Centre,
Vision Screener for the London Middlesex Health Unit, Treasurer for
the Holy Spirit Marching Band, Chair of the Children’s Christmas Party
for the City of London, Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee, Children & Safety Village Committee

Personal experience dealing with the school board:

Trustee. No personal agenda. I represent the parents of my wards
and sit at the table and make decisions for the entire system.

What education issue is on your radar, and why?

Maintain student achievement at or above provincial average including
writing, reading and mathematics. Early learning and maintain
supervision and school safety.

What do you hope to change about the education system?

 I will continue to govern with approving curriculum guidelines and
budget, school boundaries, class size, early learning program, anti-
bullying, safe school initiatives and end to portable classrooms.

Why do you want to be a school board trustee?

During my previous term as trustee, I worked hard towards improving
and promoting our Catholic School Education System. I am a parent
that is involved in the school system for many years. I will continue to
offer the school board fresh ideas and new perspectives. I am
committed to educate our students in the Roman Catholic traditions
with integrity and dedication. I will continue to ensure that students
feel safe at school and on school grounds. With your help we can work
together to achieve and promote a quality Catholic Education. I would
be honored and look forward to serving for the next elected term as
trustee.