parthi trustee presentation (travis final)
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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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