A retired School District 43 education assistant who worked with children with special needs for 30 years is the first Port Coquitlam candidate to launch a campaign for trustee in the fall civic election.
Christine Pollock is making a bid for a Port Coquitlam seat after longtime Trustee Judy Shirra announced she will not run in the Oct. 20, 2018 election.
“I have spent 30 years supporting the most vulnerable students in our school district. I’ve experienced first hand the challenges faced by students, staff and families when it comes to ensuring quality education for these, and all students. I feel strongly that I have much to offer to the continued growth and advancement of learning environments in District 43,” Pollock said in a statement to the Tri-City News
Pollock worked as an EA at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels, and for the past 10 years was a member of the SD43 Learning Services team, supporting students with behavioural challenges.
She has also been a volunteer in the lacrosse community, including a post as chair of senior lacrosse in B.C., served in the accreditation office at the World Junior Hockey Championships and was a welcome centre host during the 2010 winter Olympic Games.
