Barb Parrott’s endorsement of Suzie Mah
Suzie Mah is an active listener, an effective communicator, respectful, focussed, open-minded, empowering, confident, and organized. She’s a strategic thinker and a problem solver. A caring and compassionate person, Suzie has a passion for public education.
Above all, Suzie Mah is an exceptional leader. She has developed these skills in a variety of ways, including as a classroom teacher, a Distance Educator. Her Union work included VESTA President and a VSTA Staff Rep.
Suzie has helped people in need, volunteered with community groups, and organized activities for seniors.
Suzie Mah understands commitment and developing trust. A vote for Suzie in October produces one-ninth of a perfect school board.
Barb Parrott
COPE School Board Trustee
Jody Polukoshko’s endorsement of Suzie Mah
I have such high esteem for Suzie Mah and am delighted that she will be running for Vancouver School Trustee. Suzie and I have crossed paths within our union and schoolwork for almost two decades, and I know Suzie as someone who makes decisions based on her deeply held values and principles. Suzie believes in meaningful consultation and understands that the best decisions come from passionate people putting their heads together to solve problems. Suzie is comfortable working with very complex matters, can persevere in emotionally charged settings, and is able to discuss controversial matters non-defensively and with an open heart and mind. I feel confident that Suzie’s leadership on the Vancouver Board will be ethical, informed and connected to the lived experiences and knowledge of educators.
Jody Polukoshko,
President, Vancouver Elementary and Adult Educators’ Society (formerly VESTA)
Jinny Sims’ endorsement of Suzie Mah
I wholeheartedly endorse Suzie Mah’s candidacy for school board. I’ve known Suzie for over twenty years. I’ve seen her excellent negotiating skills in action at the provincial bargaining table advocating for better teacher working conditions. As a teacher and a union leader, she has dedicated her working life to improving public education in Vancouver and in B.C. Suzie’s leadership style is collaborative, respectful, and democratic. She’s also able to quickly understand complex issues and work with others to find effective solutions. Not only is Suzie able to focus on details, but she is able to see the bigger picture. I am confident that she would work hard to make Vancouver schools inclusive, equitable, and safe. Suzie would be an excellent school trustee. Vote for Suzie Mah on October 15th.
Jinny Sims
MLA Surrey Panorama and former President of the B.C. Teachers Federation
Rob McGowan’s endorsement of Suzie Mah
Throughout all of my different positions in my 25+ years with the Vancouver School Board, I have known Suzie Mah. While we have never totally seen eye-to-eye on all issues, I can 100% say without hesitation that we both have the best interests of public-school students at heart. That she has chosen to run for a trustee seat is simply a natural extension of her position on & within public education. If I lived in Vancouver, I would vote for her.
Rob McGowan,
President, Adult Education sub-local of VESTA
Vancouver District #39
Stella Horng’s endorsement of Suzie Mah
I have known Suzie Mah professionally for many years. Her priority has been and always will be creating and maintaining a safe space for our students to learn effectively. She has a deep understanding of our school system and its role in our society. Suzie is extremely astute and can identify current valuable practices while incorporating innovative strategies for improvement. She is adept at communicating ideas and facilitating shared understanding. Her mentorship has benefited students and peers.
We need Suzie to help our schools navigate a world of rapidly changing youth needs, complex educational research, and challenging health concerns.
As an experienced teacher, I respect her for her integrity, passion and vision.
I urge you to vote for Suzie Mah for Vancouver School Board so that she can continue to be a strong advocate for all students.
Stella Horng,
Vancouver Secondary Teacher
P. Ing’s endorsement of Suzie Mah
Suzie Mah is genuinely devoted to the quality of education. Her perspective, vision, strong leadership, and commitment to hard work ensures her to be an outstanding representative as school trustee.
Vote for Suzie Mah
P. Ing,
Parent of a former Vancouver Learning Network Elementary student
Tim Louis’ endorsement of Suzie Mah
It is without hesitation and with great enthusiasm I am endorsing an outstanding candidate for election to Vancouver School Board – Suzie Mah. Suzie’s track record towers above all others. She has over 30 years of experience teaching Kindergarten through grade 12 and in adult education. This gives her a deep understanding of how schools operate on the ground.
Her excellent leadership skills have been recognized by all of those around her. She is a textbook example of a teacher activist.
Suzie knows that one cannot provide quality leadership without first listening. She is an excellent listener. Equally important are her communication skills which allow her to communicate complex matters in simple everyday language.
Suzie has a 30-year track record of working collaboratively with people from very diverse backgrounds.
Once elected to the Vancouver School Board, Suzie will continue to learn from and listen to others in her never-ending quest to create the very best possible school system for students.
Suzie will bring her strong labour background to the table and will acknowledge the hard work that all school district employees do. She will support all school district employees in their work.
Tim Louis,
Former two-term Vancouver Councillor and veteran Vancouver lawyer
Mel Lehan’s endorsement of Suzie Mah
It is with extreme pleasure that I endorse Suzie Mah. Suzie has been a tireless advocate for children and for the public education system her entire life. She has the skills and knowledge needed for this important job – student learning and well being, facilities planning, and bargaining. In addition, her record as an anti-racist activist and supporter of women’s rights and employment equity make Suzie the person we need on our school board.
Mel Lehan
Retired teacher and community builder
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