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Full Service Schools An exciting new initiative at the TDSB is looking at how we use the space in our schools to fully support students, families and the community. I have the privilege of serving on the Steering Committee of this initiative, which is called the Full Service School Task Force. As we explore the idea of re-purposing our unused school space (instead of closing it)...
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Cathy
Dandy is the mother of three children who attend public schools. She holds
a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from York University and has completed
course work for her Masters degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in
Education (OISE/ University of Toronto). An education advocate for more than
10 years, Cathy served for six years as Spokesperson and Coordinator for the
Toronto Parent Network (TPN) before being elected to the Toronto District
School Board last November. Cathy is a strong believer in supporting the many
learning needs of students. The vision she brings to the TDSB is one of schools
as integrated centres of community where a host of programs and services can
be delivered to children, youth, and families.
Cathy's extensive experience in education and the community includes:
- Spokesperson and Coordinator, Toronto Parent Network
(2000-2006)
- Toronto Parent Network Representative, Mayor's Roundtable
on Children, Youth and Education (2005-2006)
- Board Member, Community Care East York (2004-2005)
- Board Member, Everdale Environmental Learning Centre
(2004-2005)
- TDSB Pathways/At Risk Task Force (2004)
- TDSB Environmental Policy Implementation Team (2004)
- TDSB Criminal Reference Check Committee (2003)
- TDSB Workplace Harassment Committee (2002)
- Co-chair, Campaign for Public Education (2001-2003)
- Board Member, Metro Network for Social Justice (2000-2001)
- Steering Committee Member, People for Education (1996-2000)