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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

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519-971-1667

Nancy Armstrong

Nancy Armstrong

Representing the Municipality of Leamington

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519-818-5529 

Connie Buckler

Connie Buckler

Representing the Town of Tecumseh and Municipality of Lakeshore

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519-818-8617

Julia Burgess

Julia Burgess

Representing the Town of Essex and the Town of Kingsville

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519-733-5324

Sarah Cipkar

Sarah Cipkar

Representing Windsor Wards 3, 4 and 10

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519-790-9518

Cathy Cooke

Cathy Cooke

Representing Windsor Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8

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519-890-1486

Ron Le Clair

Ron Le Clair

Representing the Town of Amherstburg, Town of LaSalle

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519-995-2277

Kim McKinley

Kim McKinley

Windsor Wards 1, 2 & 9

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519-919-2701

Christie Nelson

Christie Nelson

Wards 3, 4, 10

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519-919-2430

Linda Qin

Linda Qin

Representing Windsor Wards 1, 2 and 9

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519-300-3068

Sarim Muhammed

Sarim Muhammed

Student Trustee - City Representative

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Colin Pyne

Colin Pyne

Student Trustee – County Representative

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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.
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