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Veena Joshi

Candidate for Thames Valley District School Board Trustee Wards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

In their own words

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Where they stand

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What a trustee actually does

Does the candidate understand the trustee job?

Joshi: running because she believes in 'equity, accountability, and community voice' in education.

  • Newcomer-turned-community leader (President of Hindu Legacy); mother of two TVDSB students.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I'm running because I believe in equity, accountability, and community voice in public education.”

Source: Veena Joshi for TVDSB Trustee — campaign platform (own website)

Confidence:High

Student wellbeing and learning

Will kids be safe, supported and learning well?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Joshi: expand school mental-health supports, reduce stigma, so students feel 'safe, seen, and supported'.

  • Mental health & well-being platform: expanding school-based supports and reducing stigma.
“Expanding school-based mental health supports, reducing stigma, and ensuring students feel safe, seen, and supported every day.”

(one sentence)

Source: Veena Joshi for TVDSB Trustee — campaign platform (own website)

Confidence:High

Joshi: champion ESL programs and settlement services so 'every newcomer child thrives from Day 1'.

  • Newcomer support platform: ESL programs, settlement services in schools, culturally responsive education.
“Championing ESL programs, settlement services in schools, and culturally responsive education so every newcomer child thrives from Day 1.”

(one sentence)

Source: Veena Joshi for TVDSB Trustee — campaign platform (own website)

Confidence:High

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