Trusted by people who know the work.

I spent more than 30 years representing the citizens of Port Moody as a school trustee. In that time, I worked with many different trustees to make critical decisions. Emily has the skills and capacity it takes to be an effective and thoughtful school board trustee. Her enthusiasm, commitment and openness are important qualities in an elected leader, and that is why I am supporting her in this election.

I have had the pleasure of working with Emily Cheadle over the past few years. Emily is a force of nature, jumping into a role that, at best, can be described as overwhelming. At a waterfront union with more than 800 members, she managed our office and met members’ concerns with professionalism and patience. Her skills kept our office moving during a time of transition, and her legal training brought an irreproachable level of professionalism. Emily is active in her current work at the BCGEU, supporting members inside and outside the office.

Beyond her professional life, Emily is deeply dedicated to her family, friends and community. She is often out in nature with her partner, son and dog, Walter. She has sung in local choirs and continues to volunteer annually with her high school music program. She participates meaningfully in her son’s school as an active PAC member, helping make it a better place for all students.

Emily has a kind, genuine manner that speaks to the people she interacts with every day. She is progressive in her thinking, has a knack for finding solutions and builds bridges between communities.

I count Emily as one of my dear friends and can wholeheartedly recommend her to the Port Moody community as a School District 43 trustee. Emily’s strong sense of community and concern for children’s well-being will be at the top of her agenda.

As someone who has worked in education for nearly two decades and served with Emily on the Pleasantside Parent Advisory Council, I've seen firsthand her ability to bring people together and get things done. Emily is a passionate advocate for students, families, teachers, and support staff, and she understands the importance of protecting the arts, humanities, and inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. She listens and leads with integrity, and will be a strong voice for parents and public education in SD43.

I have known Emily for over ten years - initially as a colleague and soon after as one of my closest friends. She is kind, down to earth and intelligent. She cares deeply about her family, friends and community and is an extremely attentive parent. On the basis of these and many more positive attributes, I have full confidence that Emily would be excellent in the role of school trustee and would encourage all to put their confidence in her, too. Her integrity and leadership would be an asset to the board, students and staff, and I know she will work exceptionally hard to achieve her commitments.

I am not surprised that Emily is running for school trustee. She has spent every year
since her own high school graduation involved in education. Here’s a perfect example:
Each year I would take grade 8’s on a music trip to Loon Lake camp in Maple Ridge.
Emily would take time off work to come to the camp and chaperone the students,
helping with logistics and organizing activities. For over 2 decades she volunteered her
time, getting to know young people, and helping foster a love for the outdoors and
music.

Emily is an outgoing, social person. Her strengths are really caring about and listening
to people. It will be important to her that the needs of all groups in education are heard
and helped. I can say with the utmost confidence she will pour her whole heart into this
position if she is elected.