About

Bev Horsman and Catherine Alpha bring years of experience to their work as progressive advocates for public education.

 

Bev Horsman

Catherine Alpha

  • Strong voice for fairness, equity and inclusion
  • Tireless opponent of school closures and the sell-off of  school lands
  • Active music and immersion parent and advocate, Chair School Lunch pilot program
  • ESL instructor and advocate
  • Served twenty-five years on Greater Victoria Board of Education and innovative Chair of the Education Policy Standing Committee
  • Former Director, BC School Trustees’ Association, President, Vancouver Island School Trustees’ Association and VCPAC
  • Seeking re-election for a second term on the Greater Victoria Board of Education
  • Committed to supporting quality learning environments for all students including students with special needs
  • Worked on the Needs Budget Committee lobbying the Ministers of Education for funding that meets our students’ needs and is predictable for the long term
  • Active member of the Education Policy Committee and strong supporter of public participation
  • 34 years experience as a classroom teacher, early childhood educator and active parent