27 Years of Dedicated Teaching

• Served decades as a classroom teacher, consultant, and Instructional Lead

• Fully committed to nurturing local youth and supporting families through every educational milestone.

• "I still love hearing 'Light on Right', or being shown baby pictures - where did the time go for Mr. Smeaton?!"

Kawartha Community Foundation Leadership

• Promoted philathropy as an essential "fourth level of government" to bridge local resource gaps. 

• Collaborated closely with community leaders to deliver immediate support to our most vulnerable residents. 

• Actively working toward a new generation of local volunteerism by turning constructive conversation into direct civic action. 

Proven Council Experience

• Kawartha Lakes Conservation Authority: Managed regional watersheds and environmental policy.

• Kawartha Lakes Police Service Board: Advocated for local community safety resources.

• Kawartha Lakes Landfill & Roads Task Force: A strong voice in conversations regarding the future of landfill, and supporter of road infrastructure updates.

• Ross Memorial Hospital Board: Assisted local access to healthcare systems.

• Lindsay BIA & Lindsay C.H.E.S.T Fund: Distributed community grants and supported downtown economic development. 

• Task Forces: Active contributor to Developmental Charges and Cultural Centre strategic planning.