Testimonials 2026

Throughout my years of knowing Cyndi Gerlach, I've witnessed her unwavering dedication to public education. She is a passionate advocate for students and families, particularly in areas like inclusion, accessibility, and ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and has the chance to succeed. Cyndi doesn't stop at advocacy for individual students; she works to transform practices at the policy and procedure level, so that inclusive approaches are built into the system itself rather than depending on individual goodwill.

 

What truly sets Cyndi apart is her ability to distinguish between advocacy and governance. She is not afraid to ask challenging questions and lean in on assumptions, yet she also recognizes the trustees' responsibility to listen to diverse perspectives, collaborate effectively as a Board, provide thorough oversight, and make decisions that benefit the entire school district.

 

Good governance requires experience, institutional knowledge, and the courage to speak up when necessary. Cyndi possesses all of these qualities. She takes her responsibilities seriously and understands the importance of transparency, accountability, respectful debate, and maintaining public trust, values that matter deeply to students and families who have not always felt safe or heard within the education system.

 

Cyndi's extensive experience, her deep commitment to public education, and her unwavering focus on students make her a strong candidate for re-election as School Trustee in North Vancouver.