The Greater Essex County District School Board's (GECDSB) Board of Trustees includes 10 Trustees. They are elected for a four-year term through the municipal election process. The current Board of Trustees was elected in October 2022. The Chairperson is Gale Hatfield.
Board of Trustees
Gale Hatfield - Chairperson of the Board |
| Gale Hatfield
Representing Windsor Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8 519-971-1667 |
Nancy Armstrong |
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Representing the Municipality of Leamington 519-818-5529 |
Connie Buckler |
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Representing the Town of Tecumseh 519-818-8617 |
Julia Burgess |
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Representing the Town of Essex and the Town of Kingsville 519-733-5324 |
Sarah Cipkar |
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Representing Windsor Wards 3, 4 and 10 519-790-9518 |
Cathy Cooke |
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Representing Windsor Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8 519-890-1486 |
Ron Le Clair |
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Representing the Town of Amherstburg, Town of LaSalle 519-995-2277 |
Kim McKinley |
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Windsor Wards 1, 2 & 9 519-919-2701 |
Christie Nelson |
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Wards 3, 4, 10 519-919-2430 |
Linda Qin |
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Representing Windsor Wards 1, 2 and 9 519-300-3068 |
Ayah Khanafer |
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Student Trustee - City Representative |
Paige Hawkins |
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Student Trustee – County Representative |
How to Communicate with the Board or Individual Trustees
The Board welcomes and values input from students, parents, staff and members of the community regarding Board policies, practices, related issues and its overall education system.
There are established methods in place to assist with effective communication:
- Students are encouraged to approach their Student Trustee.
- Parents are encouraged to work through School Councils who share concerns with the Board through the Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee.
- Staff should refer to the formal communication protocol where appropriate or contact the Director's Office for direction.
- Members of the community should contact the appropriate Trustee representing their constituency.