Trustee Ward 1 - City of Winkler
Hello. I'm Leah Klassen. It has been my pleasure to serve on the Garden Valley School Division board since 2010. It has been an honour to be a part of a number of initiatives throughout the years, including building three new schools! I also have the privilege of serving as one of the vice presidents of our provincial association, MSBA. I have learned so much about education through a provincial lens.
My husband and I moved to Winkler in 2000 from neighbouring Altona. We had the opportunity to raise both our children here. Our oldest lives in Winnipeg and works full-time while also attending makers' markets showcasing beautiful artwork. Our youngest graduated this spring with an Education Degree and is teaching this fall. We are incredibly proud of both our kids for pursuing their passions with such dedication!
Outside of the school board, I'm a partner in and manage Pembina Valley Physiotherapy, serve on the Chamber, and am the President of the WSEDC board. I love the opportunity to talk about economic growth for our region and am interested in how education and economic growth go hand in hand.
In between work and meetings, we put great value in spending time with our family and friends plus we love to travel!