Hello I'm Loretta Durst.
I am hoping to be re-elected as a Trustee with the Catholic School Board for the City of Peterborough. I am currently a Trustee for the Catholic School Board representing the City of Kawartha Lakes (a mid-term appointment). I am seeking to be re-elected in the City of Peterborough to continue to serve our community as a School Board Trustee.
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I have 24 years experience working in the education sector at Trent University as an administrator. Our 4 children all went to Catholic schools in the City of Peterborough.
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Being a Trustee has allowed me to continue my connections with the Catholic school community, learn more about current education initiatives and be an advocate for parents and families. I would like to continue to promote student learning, advocate for students and be a voice of support for Catholic education. Thank you for your support!
Loretta Durst
CANDIDATE FOR TRUSTEE
CATHOLIC SCHOOLBOARD
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CITY OF PETERBOROUGH
Supporting education in our community
I appreciate your support on election day
Monday October 24th, 2022
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EXPERIENCE
1998-current
Administrator
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
I have had the privilege of working in many positions at Trent University over the last 24 years. I am currently the Manager of Finance & Administration for the Library & Archives.
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2015-2017
Trent University
Board of Governors
I served on the Board of Governors at Trent University as a staff representative. During this time I learned about governance and fiduciary responsibility of governing at an educational institution.
EXPERIENCE
1998-current
Administrator
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
I have had the privilege of working in many positions at Trent University over the last 24 years. I am currently the Manager of Finance & Administration for the Library & Archives.
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2015-2017
Trent University
Board of Governors
I served on the Board of Governors at Trent University as a staff representative. During this time I learned about governance and fiduciary responsibility of governing at an educational institution.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Salvation Army (2020-2022)
Kawartha Food Share (2009-2012)
Education Brigade (Honduras)(2010)
Member of the Peterborough Singers (2015-2022)
EDUCATION
2005
Trent University
Bachelor of Eduation
2002
Trent University
Bachelor of Arts Degree
1982
Notre Dame High School, Toronto, ON
Ontario Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma
CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS
ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES
SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY
VOICE FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
I will continue to be a liaison for families with the school board when parents have questions or concerns about their children's education or transportation. I am responsive and can help families get in touch with the right people to help.
I will help promote student learning, and will review decisions so they are equitable for all students. There are many issues facing our students today in this post-pandemic era, including requiring additional supports for students. All students and families should feel at home in our schools, and I support diversity and inclusion in our schools.
We are privileged to have a wonderful, caring community of Catholic Schools that are funded by our province. Let's work together to ensure this continues and to ensure an education that supports students intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual needs.