Arvie Bourgeault and Norah Chambers show Elaine Yamamoto the fundraising quilt for the Maple Ridge library branch.

literacy champion     

committed to excellence in the public school system​

 Elaine wants to work with the other trustees to find ways to boost early support for children who are reading below grade level. Early self confidence is key to life-long success.

relevant experience

mom advocate for three SD42 children (17 years)
​passionate literacy advocate (life long)
community developer (10 years)
government, trade and business career (10 years)
university graduate (UofT)
Maple Ridge resident (19 years)

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Elaine Yamamoto, the candidate with the right local and international experience to guide our school system