Carla Smiley

Catholic Schools have a unique mission rooted in Christ and the teachings of His Church.

Public funding allows us to do this well.

Home + School + Parish together educate the whole child forming a circle of support and a strong foundation for life.

Home + As your child’s first teacher you create the foundation for learning

School + A Catholic school’s unique role is to build upon that foundation of faith

Parish + This partnership completes the circle of support for your child and family

Advocated for Ward 73: Replacement School Ben Calf Robe-St. Clare (K-9) & 5 playgrounds!
Initiated Community Engagement Committee: Rebuilt Board relationships and reputation
Championed as a Board for new Schools to be built: 4 including a North End High School

As your Catholic School Board Trustee I will continue to:

Stand with you, upholding parent voice and our unique Catholic identity
Stand with you, advocating for budget priorities that support our mission
Stand with you, as we live and declare that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life, this is always Good News!

Active Catholic, 25 years in voluntary ministry to children, youth and adults in Catholic parishes
14 year resident of Ward 73, member of Beverly Heights Community League, I know my neighbours!
Married for 29 years; two adult daughters-both graduates of Edmonton Catholic Schools
School Council member for 10 years, I appreciate the vital contributions of School Councils!
Bachelor of Social Work, UBC; Catholic School Trustee certificate, Newman Theological College
As a social worker, supported disadvantaged youth to complete high school
As a fundraiser, worked with Archdiocese of Edmonton supporting Catholic education