SD72 Board Chair Elected President of Vancouver Island School Trustees Association

The Campbell River School District (SD72) is proud to share that Board Chairperson Kat Eddy has been elected as president of the Vancouver Island School Trustees Association (VISTA), a regional branch of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA).

VISTA represents school boards across Vancouver Island and plays a key role in advocating for public education and student success in the region. As president, Eddy will help guide regional priorities and work alongside BCSTA to ensure that the voices of Island school districts are heard at the provincial level.

"I am deeply honoured and take on this role with a strong sense of responsibility and a deep sense of gratitude," said Eddy. "I would also like to recognize and thank past VISTA president Janice Caton for her incredible 18 years of leadership and service. Her dedication has been instrumental in shaping our collective voice within the provincial education community."

Looking ahead, Eddy emphasized a continued commitment to collaboration and advocacy: "I'm committed to working closely with the BCSTA to ensure that Vancouver Island's unique perspectives and priorities are heard and reflected in our provincial advocacy. Together, we will continue to raise the profile of our region and make sure the voices of our Island students, families, and communities are represented in the broader conversation about public education in British Columbia."

The district extends its congratulations and full support as Eddy takes on this important leadership role in addition to her continued service as the chairperson for the Campbell River School District's Board of Education.