SD72 Board Chair Elected President Of Vancouver Island School Trustees Association

The Chair of the Campbell River School District has been elected as president of the Vancouver Island School Trustees Association (VISTA).

As president, Kat Eddy will help guide regional priorities and work alongside the British Columbia School Trustee Association to ensure that the voices of Island school districts are heard at the provincial level.

VISTA represents school boards across Vancouver Island and plays a key role in advocating for public education and student success in the region.

“I am deeply honoured and take on this role with a strong sense of responsibility and a deep sense of gratitude,” said Eddy.

“I would also like to recognize and thank past VISTA president Janice Caton for her incredible 18 years of leadership and service. Her dedication has been instrumental in shaping our collective voice within the provincial education community.”

Looking ahead, Eddy emphasized a continued commitment to collaboration and advocacy, saying she will work to ensure that Vancouver Island’s unique perspectives and priorities are heard and reflected in their provincial advocacy.

“Together, we will continue to raise the profile of our region and make sure the voices of our Island students, families, and communities are represented in the broader conversation about public education in British Columbia.”

SD72 said in a release that it fully supports Eddy as she takes on the role, in addition to her continued service as the chairperson for the Campbell River School District’s Board of Education.