Who's Listening

Angus has worked in education for 25 years, first as a teacher, vice principal, and principal, at both the elementary and secondary levels, before becoming a Superintendent in 2008. Formerly in northern BC, Angus has overseen Mission Public Schools since 2016.

Karen has been an educator in public schools for 27 years, including two years as faculty associate at Simon Fraser University. She has worked in district level administration since 2014, first as a District Principal of Curriculum in Surrey and has now been with Mission Public Schools since 2019 as Assistant Superintendent.

Corien has worked for 30+ years in the public sector: 25 years with 5 local governments as an accountant, chief financial officer, and chief administrative officer, and 5 years as the Secretary Treasurer for Mission Public Schools.

Derek has CPA and CGA designations and has served as the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer for Mission Public Schools for 8 years. Prior to joining SD75, Derek held various senior accounting roles in the private sector.

Tracy has served as a trustee since 2014 and has been the Board Chair since 2017. Tracy owned and operated a small business for 17 years, has had children in Mission schools since 2007, and currently serves as a Director for the BC School Trustees Association.

Randy and his wife have resided in Mission since 1975.He has been a Trustee since around 2006. All three of their children attended Mission Public Schools, two graduated from the French Immersion program. Randy coached girls soccer for many years. His career includes 25 years with the railroad, BC Hydro, and 10 years with BC Tel, during which he gained a lot of experience in union activism. Randy also volunteered on the Fraser Valley Crisis Line for 6 years and served on the Board of Directors for Mission Community Services for 2 years.

Shelley is a third term trustee since 2011. She has had 3 children attend and graduate from Mission Public Schools, and grandchildren attending. Shelley is a certified Hairstylist and certified Floral Designer. Shelley is a passionate advocate for Public Education. She served in PAC executive roles at Dewdney Elementary and Hatzic Secondary every year since 1992. She also served as DPAC Chair and Secretary. She sits as MPSD Board Rep to BCPSEA and BCSTA Provincial Council. Shelley is the BCSTA Trustee Branch President for the region. (Fraser Cascade, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission) Shelley also sits on the Board of Directors for Mission Community Foundation and the Mission Heritage Society through the District of Mission.  

Rick has served 4 terms as a school trustee in Mission. Rick and Susan have 4 children and 12 grandchildren, many attending school in the MPSD.   

Rick is retired from WD/DFO as a Manager of Upslope Revitalization and Community-based Programs. He owned and operated Goldies Sports Ltd. Sport retail stores and Goldies Enterprises Inc. import and distribution of sporting goods.  Rick and Susan also own and operate Willow Creek B&B and Horse Stables in Deroche.  Rick is a strong voice for Indigenous Education.  Rick is a decedent of the Matsqui First Nation. He serves as a K-12 Education Advisor to the Sto:lo Nation Chiefs Table and the Leq;a’mel First Nation. 

Julia has a Diploma of Technology in Financial Management, a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences and has earned a CGA designation. Her career experience is in accounting, finance, budgeting, internal auditing, and process analysis. Julia is one of the directors of the Stave Falls Community Association that advocated for re-opening of the now thriving Stave Falls Elementary School.