Jordan Gerrard
Independent for Saanich School Board
Schools & Public Education
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking
Especially with the rise of AI usage in everyday life, building a structure that promotes education on the basis of empirical evidence and scholarly sources is more relevant now than ever before.
Neurodivergent Students & Support
It is my priority to ensure that all students are supported throughout their educational journey, regardless of ability, or comfort in the public school system, and this will be my primary focus as a trustee.
Student Involvement & Engagement
Whether in standard class material or extracurriculars, I acknowledge how important it is to have students want to continue with education, and will work to allocate resources that support this
Biography
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I work as a Specialized Child and Youth Worker in Saanich BC, aiding kids and teens from ages 8-19 in navigating the group home system while trying to keep a sense of normalcy in their lives. If elected, I will not leave this position, as it is closely tied to why I am running.
Promises
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Media Literacy & Critical Thinking
Especially with the rise of AI usage in everyday life, building a structure that promotes education on the basis of empirical evidence and scholarly sources is more relevant now than ever before.
Neurodivergent Students & Support
It is my priority to ensure that all students are supported throughout their educational journey, regardless of ability, or comfort in the public school system, and this will be my primary focus as a trustee.
Student Involvement & Engagement
Whether in standard class material or extracurriculars, I acknowledge how important it is to have students want to continue with education, and will work to allocate resources that support this
Reason for running
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Youth in care often find themselves among the most vulnerable when it comes to pursuing education. My goal as a trustee is to help build and support a system where all students in SD63 successfully engage with schooling to completion, regardless of their person circumstances.