Re-elect Gretchen Conti
for
School Board Trustee
Work:
- Gretchen was elected as School Board Trustee for qathet School Board in 2o25
- As a trustee Gretchen has taken on numerous responsibilities:
- Elected Vice Chair
- Elected School Board representative to Provincial Council
- Elected Provincial Branch Secretary
- Board representative on three District committees
- Gretchen is the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Powell River Brain Injury Society
- Gretchen is a volunteer Board member for the qathet Climate Alliance
Education:
- B.A. in International Relations and Development (U Windsor,
2005) - Educational Assistant and Community Support (VIU, qathet, 2022)
Past Experience:
- Committed EA for over ten years, in SD 47 & SD 74 (2013-2025)
- Auxillary Instructor of Education Assistant and Community
Support program for VIU (2025/2026) - Active PAC member and District PAC representative in SD 47
What I've Learned
Joining an established Board 2 1/2 years into the term meant the learning curve was steep. I studied daily, and asked a lot of questions to learn the process and parameters of trustee work.
What I Value
One of the most important roles of a School Board is to create a Strategic Plan. Trustees are responsible for bringing forward priorities that are valued by the community and that will equip students with the skills they need to succeed.
What Remains the Same
There are values that I’ve held for years and that continue to inform my decisions. These include: Inclusion, Truth & Reconciliation, Social Emotional Learning and a sense of Belonging and Connection.
I value the opportunity to live, learn, and advocate for future generations on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation. I am committed to working towards reconciliation by adhering to Calls of Action 62 and 63 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Authorized by Gretchen Conti- gretchenconti@gmail.com