Community involvement is a way to give back to the places we call home. Raising five children here in Coquitlam, Jennifer interacts with the school system on a daily basis and knows how valuable each resource is to our students and their families.  First elected to the School Board of SD43 Coquitlam in 2018 and then again in 2022, she also serves on the Finance and Audit Committee, as the Coquitlam School Board's representative to both Metro and Provincial Council, and as the co-chair of the Tri-Cities Children's Research Action Team.
JENNIFER'S GOALS
  • EARLY ACCESS TO ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
    Volunteering in classrooms, I've seen that the research is right -  early intervention is the best, most cost-effective solution to learning difficulties.

  • CREATING SPACE IN SCHOOLS FOR DAYCARE 
    Families are challenged to find a safe, quality daycare space for their children.   Co-operating with the province and the school district can maximize this opportunity.  

COMMITTED TO EDUCATION IN COQUITLAM 
Since being elected to School Board in 2018: 
  • Secretary, Metro Branch, British Columbia School Trustees Association (2023 - Ongoing)
  • Board Member, ACCESS Youth Outreach Services (2022 - Ongoing)
  • Co-Chair, Tri-Cities Child Research Action Team (2021 - Ongoing)
  • Director, Coquitlam Foundation (2021 - Ongoing)
  • SD43 Board Representative to Metro District BC School Trustee Association
  • Chair, Tri-City Task Force on Daycare (2018 - 2021)​
  • SD43 Board of Education Representative to BC School Trustee Association Provincial Council (2021, Ongoing)
  • Member, TCCAT (Tri-Cities Task Force on Opioid Addition) (2019 - Ongoing)
  • Member, Homelessness Task Force (2019 - Ongoing)
  • Volunteer, The People's Pantry
  • Graduated in 2022 Master of Education in Educational Leadership (MEEL)

As a 2018 recipient of the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, Jennifer was recognized for her commitment to many school district, community, and provincial initiatives, including: 

  • Community Advisor to City of Coquitlam during consultation process for Rochester Park restoration, 2015-2016
  • Secretary/Member of PAC for Maillard Middle School, 2014-2018
  • Association Director, Odyssey of the Mind British Columbia, 2014–2020
  • Organizer of STEM day camps in Coquitlam & Burnaby, 2014–2020
  • Member of the Citizens Advisory Council for Metro Vancouver East Correctional Area, Federal Corrections, 2014–2017
  • Parent Reading Program Coordinator, Rochester Elementary, 2014–2016
  • Board Member, Creative Problem Solving Society, 2013–2018
  • Coach of Odyssey of the Mind team; 2013, 2014, & 2015 World Finalists; 2013–2018
  • Reading Link Coach, School District 43, 2013–2016
  • Social Coordinator for Rochester Elementary School, 2012–2014
  • Girl Guides of Canada Troop Leader, 2009-2014
  • Board Member, Life Skills Training Program in Surrey for young mothers to achieve graduation, 2004–2006
  • Volunteer tax preparation for low-income seniors, 2001–2006
  • Conversation partner and tutor for new Canadians, 1996-1998
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Remembrance Day 2021 at the Coquitlam Legion
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2017 Coquitlam Teddy Bear Picnic Parade
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2018 Coquitlam Teddy Bear Picnic Parade
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