2011 Endorsements:
“Cyndi will be a very good trustee. She takes the time to understand the issues, carefully considers all perspectives, and does her best to challenge thinking and advance changes that are good for all students. Over the last few years, I have been impressed by her willingness to learn, to share information, and to truly collaborate.”
— Sheila Bouman, North Vancouver School Trustee, 2009-2011
“Cyndi Gerlach is one of North Vancouver’s most committed advocates for public education. She is passionate about her community and a tireless and dedicated volunteer for a variety of admirable causes. She has a very approachable and inclusive leadership style and she speaks out for anyone that needs help within our community. Cyndi will be a full-time School Trustee with a full-time commitment to North Vancouver students and schools.”
— Tim Morrison, former North Vancouver School Trustee, 1996-2002
“I have known Cyndi Gerlach for a decade. I have always found her to be a tenacious and well-informed advocate for the educational needs of her children. Over the years, she has become an insightful advocate on behalf of all students who have special learning needs. Also, she has come to realize that now, more than ever, the learning needs of every student will need strong advocacy.
Her many years of active involvement and inquiry have equipped Cyndi with a broad understanding of the public school system, the North Vancouver School District, and the local schools. As a school trustee, with her current breadth and depth of understanding, she would represent the interests of her constituents and the broader community honestly and effectively.”
— Larry Johnson, Retired Assistant Superintendent North Vancouver School District
“I know Cyndi from her work as an advocate for children and adults with special needs. With this and her other community work with children and youth, Cyndi brings a depth of experience and commitment that will make her very effective as a school trustee.”
— Eleanor Gregory, former Vancouver School Board Trustee, 2005-2008
“Cyndi Gerlach is a key member of the Board of Directors of the North Vancouver FC, where I am President. Cyndi’s leadership in our Risk Management portfolio demonstrates her skills in looking beyond the surface, asking the right questions, and developing creative, responsive solutions to difficult situations. I look forward to our second term working together serving the boys soccer community in North Vancouver.”
— Chris Davie
Excerpt: “Cyndi’s strength and commitment are evident in the many roles and responsibilities to which she commits. Cyndi’s breadth of knowledge as well as her capacity to listen to other points of view provides a well-rounded and balanced approach to her work.
I have found Cyndi to be innovative, reasoned and determined in the causes that are important to her. Perhaps one of Cyndi’s greatest strengths is her ability to recognize and advocate for those that may have lesser representation.”
(click here to read full endorsement letter from Diane Wadham, NVFC First Vice Chair)
— Diane Wadham
“I have known Cyndi for many years in many capacities. I feel her tenaciousness, objectivity and willingness to bring up hard topics for discussion will make her a valuable candidate as a NV School Trustee. Want to see movement leading to results? Then Cyndi is the person.”
— Joy Hayden
“Cyndi is absolutely dedicated to seeing that children get the best schooling possible.”
— Helen Hughes, Retired teacher, Windsor House, North Vancouver BC
“Cydni has the knowledge and the dedication to be a strong, positive voice on the North Vancouver School Board.”
— Don Bell, former MLA, Mayor of the District of North Vancouver, former School Trustee for North Vancouver
“Cyndi will bring passion, commitment and genuine insight to solving the problems facing our publicly-funded school system. I urge NV District voters to elect her on September 19th.”
— Diarmuid D. O’Dea, Past President, Ridgeway Annex PAC; former NV City Library Trustee; former VP, North Shore Girls Soccer Club
“Cyndi Gerlach has been a tireless advocate for a public education system that meets the needs of all students, and I know she will make an outstanding school trustee who understands the complexities and opportunities of our public school system. Cyndi knows how to bring education partners together to find solutions that will work for our students and our communities.”
— Patti Bacchus, Chair Vancouver Board of Education
“Cyndi Gerlach understands adult education is an integral and vital part of the learning programs within our school community. I believe Cyndi has the experience and knowledge to be a strong and effective school trustee.”
— Rob McGowan, Vice Principal Vancouver School Board
“I’m supporting Cyndi Gerlach as I thought she ran well last time and rather than fading away after her 5th place finish has kept her finger in the fire as a close observer of the board. She’s middle of the road and not beholden to special interest groups and is a genuinely nice lady who I think would be an asset. I voted for her in 2008 and plan to do so again.”
— Lyle Craver, North Vancouver District Parent and Business Owner