The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees has re-elected Mary Martin as chair and Linda Wellman as vice-chair for the 2020-2021 school year at its public board meeting held Wednesday, June 17, at the Catholic School Centre (1000 - 5 Avenue SW).
Trustee Martin represents Wards 13 and 14. She has served on the Board of Trustees for the past 13 years. She was re-elected board chair in February 2019, after previously serving as board chair from 2011-2014. Trustee Martin has held numerous positions with the district since 1995, including serving as school council chair at several schools. Trustee Martin's involvement includes past director for the Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association and the Alberta School Boards Association. Earning her bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Calgary in 1983, Trustee Martin has worked as an acute care registered nurse for over 30 years. She and her four children are graduates of CCSD.
Trustee Wellman represents Wards 3, 5 and Airdrie. She has been a CCSD trustee for over 30 years, during which time she has served in many capacities both locally and provincially. She has served as board chair and vice-chair twice during her tenure. At the provincial level, Trustee Wellman has served as vice-president of the Alberta Catholic Schools Trustees' Association. Trustee Wellman has volunteered for various school councils, community associations and constituency associations. She previously worked as a human resources generalist in the oil and gas service business. She is married and has three adult children who are all graduates of CCSD.
CCSD Board of Trustees for the 2020-2021 school year
- Mary Martin, Wards 13 and 14, Chair
- Linda Wellman, Wards 3, 5 and Airdrie, Vice-Chair
- Myra D'Souza, Wards 1, 2 and Cochrane
- Pamela Rath, Wards 4 and 7
- Lory Iovinelli, Wards 6 and 8
- Cheryl Low, Wards 9, 10 and Chestermere
- Cathie Williams, Wards 11 and 12
