(Schools and centres located within this Electoral Division: Arundel Elementary, Laurentia Elementary, Morin Heights Elementary, Sainte-Adèle Elementary, Sainte-Agathe Academy and CDC Lachute)

• Resident of Sainte-Adèle

• Fluently bilingual in English and French

• Graduate of SWLSB schools in Ward 1

• Mother of two children, graduates of LRHS

• Graduate in Special Care Counselling – Vanier College

• Certificate in Administration – UQAM

• From 1986 to 2001: Sectorial manager for SRSOR offering services to people and their families who are intellectually challenged and/or on the autism spectrum

• From 2001 to 2021; Sectorial manager for the CISSS des Laurentides offering services to people and their families who are intellectually challenged and/or on the autism spectrum

• Governing Board chairperson; Sainte-Adèle Elementary (from 2005 to 2016)

• Governing Board chairperson; Laurentian Regional High (from 2016 to 2020)

• 2021 to present day Retired

• 2022 to present-day independent contractor for the CISSS de Laval

Écoles et centres situés dans cette circonscription électorale :
Arundel Elementary, Laurentia Elementary, Morin Heights Elementary, Sainte‑Adèle Elementary, Sainte‑Agathe Academy et CDC Lachute.

Résidence et parcours

• Résidente de Sainte‑Adèle

• Parfaitement bilingue (anglais et français)

• Diplômée des écoles de la CSLWL dans le quartier 1

• Mère de deux enfants, tous deux diplômés de LRHS

Formation

• Diplôme en Techniques d’éducation spécialisée – Collège Vanier

• Certificat en administration – UQAM

Expérience professionnelle

• 1986–2001 : Gestionnaire sectorielle, SRSOR

  • Offre de services aux personnes et aux familles ayant une déficience intellectuelle et/ou un trouble du spectre de l’autisme

• 2001–2021 : Gestionnaire sectorielle, CISSS des Laurentides

  • Poursuite du leadership dans les services destinés aux personnes et aux familles avec une déficience intellectuelle et/ou un TSA

• 2021 à aujourd’hui : Retraitée

• 2022 à aujourd’hui : Travailleuse autonome pour le CISSS de Laval

Leadership scolaire et communautaire

• Présidente du conseil d’établissement, École Sainte‑Adèle (2005–2016)

• Présidente du conseil d’établissement, Laurentian Regional High School (2016–2020)

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Designing the Ideal School

Big Question:

✨ If we could design the perfect school, what would it look like, and how would it prepare students for life after school?

You are part of a School Design Committee made up of student leaders. Your task is to design an ideal school experience for both elementary and secondary students.

🔍 Step 1: Start With the Learner

Every great school starts with students.

🧠 Discuss:

• What do students need to succeed inside and outside of school?

• How are the needs of elementary students different from secondary students?

• What skills do students need for:

  • Post‑secondary education?

  • Vocational or trade pathways?

  • The workforce?

  • Adulthood and everyday life?

📚 Step 2: Design the Courses

Think beyond traditional subjects.

💡 Design a course offering that prepares students for the future.

Discuss:

• Which core subjects are essential?

• What real‑life or practical courses should be offered?

  • (Financial literacy, life skills, technology, mental health, leadership, communication, trades, entrepreneurship, creativity)

• What courses should start in elementary school?

• Which should be added or expanded in secondary school?

• How can students explore different pathways before choosing one?

👉 Ask yourselves:

What do students wish they learned earlier?

⏰ Step 3: Design the Ideal School Schedule

Time affects learning—so design it carefully.

🕒 Explore:

• What does an ideal school day look like?

• How long should classes be, and why?

• Should there be flexibility or choice in schedules?

• How much time should be dedicated to:

  • Learning?

  • Movement and activity?

  • Creativity?

  • Breaks and social connection?

Consider differences between:

• Elementary schedules vs. secondary schedules

• Younger learners vs. older learners

🏗️ Step 4: Design the Learning Spaces

Learning happens everywhere, not just at desks.

🏫 Imagine:

• What would classrooms look like in your ideal school?

• What is the ideal class size, and why?

• What materials would students use?

• How would technology support learning (not distract from it)?

• What kinds of spaces support:

  • Collaboration?

  • Quiet focus?

  • Creativity?

  • Well‑being?

Think about flexible seating, outdoor learning, maker spaces, calm areas, and labs.

🤝 Step 5: Support for All Learners

A strong school works for everyone.

💬 Discuss:

• What academic supports should be available to students?

• How can schools better support:

  • Students who need extra help?

  • Students with special needs?

  • Students who learn differently?

• How can support feel normal, respectful, and empowering?

Ask: 👉 How do we design a school where no one feels left behind?

🌱 Step 6: Prepare for Life Beyond School

School is more than grades, it’s preparation for life.

🌍 Design opportunities for:

• Career exploration

• Community involvement

• Student leadership

• Real‑world problem solving

• Learning independence and responsibility

🎤 Step 7: Share Your Ideal School Design

Prepare to present:

• What does your ideal school look like?

• How does it support both elementary and secondary students?

• How does it prepare students for the future?

• What makes it better than what exists now?

✅ Goal:

To imagine a school where learning is meaningful, inclusive, flexible, and truly prepares students for the real world.