This is why we need new trustees:
1. To Prioritize Student’s Needs First. We need new Trustees that are willing to fund choices that increase essential student supports instead of hiring managers to manage managers
2. To Make Classrooms Safer. We need new Trustees that will focus on decision-making that will increase safe learning environments; not one where violence is hidden or minimized.
3. To Make Better Decisions and Be Accountable. We need new Trustees that will work with the public and families to ensure transparency and access to information.
We are proud to endorse the candidates from Our Surrey: Kyle Jones, Vick Karam and Anne Whitmore.
Kyle Jones
Kyle Jones has spent his career supporting students directly in classrooms, giving him a strong understanding of what public education looks like on the ground. Kyle has worked in the Surrey School District and has first-hand experience to what students need in order to make better Surrey schools.
As an Education Assistant, community advocate, and Surrey resident born and raised, he has seen firsthand the pressures facing students, families, and school staff. His experience has shaped his commitment to transparent governance, responsible stewardship of public resources, and ensuring that supports reach the students who need them most.
Kyle focuses on equitable access to services and learning environments that allow every student to grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.
Vick karan
Vick Karan was raised in Surrey and spent both his elementary and secondary school years in the Surrey School District, which has given Vick a first-hand knowledge of what schools need in order for students to feel safe, families to feel connected and to be heard. As a Surrey resident, he is a dedicated public servant who brings valuable leadership experience and a strong commitment to community service. His work in public service, combined with a background in financial leadership and public administration, has given him a solid understanding of accountability, responsible decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving.
Vick’s experience has reinforced the importance of building strong, trusting relationships between schools, families, and the broader community. He is focused on ensuring that every student has access to the supports, stability, and opportunities they need to succeed.
anne whitmore
CUPE 728 knows firsthand the strength and leadership that Anne Whitmore brings through years of collaboration in support of Surrey students. From fighting to stop cuts to StrongStart and learning centers, rallying at the legislature in Victoria along side support staff and the Surrey Teacher’s Association at a Surrey MLA Office, Annes focus as always been to ensure our children have access to proper education.
Anne is dedicated to building strong connections through a collaborative approach with families, school staff, and decision-makers, focusing on fostering relationships, encouraging meaningful dialogue, and bringing education partners together to support student success. She worked alongside the Surrey Teachers’ Association and CUPE 728 on the “Surrey Students Deserve Better” campaign, which highlighted the challenges facing Surrey students and the need for greater support in Surrey schools.
As the current DPAC President and leadership coach Anne has extensive experience in parent advocacy and community leadership, Anne is a respected and consistent voice for public education in Surrey. Anne is committed to ensuring students have access to appropriate learning environments and the supports they need to thrive. She believes that accountability, respect, and collaboration are key principles in strengthening public education for all students.