parthi trustee presentation (travis final)

PARTHIKANDAVELElementary School Teacher | Masters in Education

TrusteeScarborough Southwest

Background

Family of Teachers

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Grandfather (Mr. Paramanantham Sinnathamby)

taught at Jaffna Hindu College

Background

Family of Teachers

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Grandmother (Ledchumypillai Paramanantham) taught

at Jaffna Central College

Background

Family of Teachers

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My father (Nagaiah Kandavel) taught in Sierra Leone

1972-1975

Background

Family of Teachers

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My parents both taught

in Nigeria 1977-1984

Background

Family of Teachers

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My parents both taught

in Nigeria 1977-1984

Background

Family of Teachers

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My father re-qualified and taught at the TDSB

(Burnhamthorpe C.I.)from 1993–2006

Background

Family of Teachers

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My wife, Anuppiriya Sriskandarajah, lectures Sociology

at McMaster University

Education Background

Qualified for the Position

Masters in Education

Medail le College (New York, USA)Research in effective character development strategies and programs.

B.A.(Mathematics & Political Science)

University of WaterlooPresident of Waterloo Tamil Students Association 2004

Scarborough Schooling

Corvette JPS, Henry Hudson Sr. PS, Woburn Collegiate Institute

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Teaching

Taught in Scarborough Southwest

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Taught at John A. Leslie Jr. PS (Midland & St.

Clair) & Regent Heights Jr. PS (Pharmacy & St.

Clair)

Introduction

Commitment to Education

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Rationale

Why I wanted to run for Trustee

2008 TDSB approves Afri-centric School“In a tight vote, Toronto District School Board trustees last night approved a contentious proposal for a black-focused school that opponents argued would be the equivalent of segregation.”

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Election Map

Scarborough Southwest

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2010 Election

Leadership Endorsements

Kathleen Wynne

Premier, then Minister of Education

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“Parthi has a solid value system. He understands how to connect with people. He is honest and articulate. He could chose to run for provincial polit ics, city council , federal polit ics, but he has chosen to run for the Toronto school board. Parthiis the kind of person who can lead us through issues of equity in education. He wil l be a great trustee for the school board. We need you all to pull the vote for Parthion election day.”

2010 Election

Leadership Endorsements

Bob Rae

Former Premier of Ontario

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“I know Parthi well. He has all the qualit ies we look for in a good friend, as well as a good representative. He is a reliable, very honest person, full of imagination, great good wil l and tremendous capacity for hard work. He has all the good qualit ies you want to see in a representive .“

2010 Race

Leadership Endorsements

Sheila Cary-MeagherTDSB Trustee Beaches-East York

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“Parthi’s recent experience in the classrooms of Scarborough Southwest will greatly serve not only your ward, but will be a tremendous asset at the School Board. That experience will be incredibly helpful as we make decisions that affect your children and our future.”

2010 Race

Leadership Endorsement

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Wednesday, October 20 th, 2010

2010 Race

Leadership Endorsement

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October 22 nd,2010

2010 Race

Leadership Endorsement

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Michael Coteau (Minister of

Tourism, Culture and Sport),

former TDSB Trustee

2010 Election

Election Result

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Teaching Experience

Sathya Sai School

Coached Basketball, Soccer, Public

Speaking, Drama

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Taught grade 3 this past year (2013 -

2014)

Taught grade 6 for two years (2011 –

2013)

Teaching Experience

Sai School Grade 6 2011-12

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Teaching Experience

Sai School Grade 6 2012-13

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Teaching Experience

Sai School Grade 3 2013-14

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Teaching Experience

Sai School Grade 3 2013-14

2012

Marriage & Home Ownership

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2012 - Present

CrossRoads

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Produced & Hosted important discussions on Tamil

politics, education, culture, religion, community, and

youth topics.

Competitor Background

Elizabeth Moyer

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Competitor Background

Elizabeth Moyer

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Competitor Background

Elizabeth Moyer

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Lack of Oversight

Toronto District School Board

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Lack of Oversight

Toronto District School Board

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Other Problems

Toronto District School Board

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