When I met Trudy Spiller at the BC Primary Teachers’ Conference several years ago and I knew I had met a very special person.  I had the the  good fortune have a conversation with her and was immediately impressed with the power of her commitment to learning and learners. Trudy’s children’s book, Trudy’s Rock Story is a fine example of her ability to take complex issues and present them in a way people of all ages can understand. I started to follow Trudy on Facebook I learned she has had children in SD62 for 24 years, been a PAC member and District Role Model helping students learn about indigenous culture.  Of course, Trudy can help our district become more sensitive to indigenous issues. As well I admire her commitment to work for the mental health of all students and her willingness to work in congruence with educators. Trudy is one of the most thoughtful, kind people I have ever met and that combined with the ability to listen and articulate her ideas will make her and excellent board member. It is my privilege to endorse Trudy as a candidate for trustee (SD62).

I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Spiller for several years when we were both part of a quasi judicial tribunal dealing with  Employment Insurance appeals. I found her to be a thoughtful, careful and compassionate person who invariably approached the task at hand with complete objectivity and fairness. She was always well prepared and efficiently organized which was helpful to me in my job as chairperson.

While we worked together, I came to learn something about Trudy’s family dynamics and I was particularly impressed by the fact that, notwithstanding that her own children are grown, she continues to assume a leadership role in regards to the rearing and educational direction of young family members.

It is without hesitation that I recommend Trudy Spiller as a school trustee.

~ Roxanne Helme
Barrister and Solicitor, K.C. Green & Helme, 2022

I have had the pleasure of knowing Trudy for 10 years plus. She is well connected to family and community. A published author bringing aspects of her culture to many. Having already raised her children she is now raising her great niece and grandson. A tireless advocate for youth and education I fully support her efforts to become your SD 62 Board Trustee in Belmont Zone.

~ Carol Hamilton, former Colwood Mayor

I have known Trudy all my life. She is the type of mom that is always there for her kids, not just her own kids but every other kid she comes across. She preaches good values, most importantly love and respect for family. As a parent myself, I’ve instilled these same values in my children. Trudy is a hard worker and continuously puts people, family and community before herself. Her infectious spirit makes everyone around her want to be better and because of that I think she would be an amazing representative as school trustee.

~ Brian White

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Trudy is an excellent choice for school board trustee. Trudy cares about her community and has incredible insights in education and Indigenous knowledge. Trudy has published a curriculum-based First Nations children’s book that teaches children to turn to Mother Earth to solve problems.She has presented to SD62, sharing her book and cultural teachings.

~ Teddy Anderson, Publisher

I have known Trudy Spiller for 35 years.  She is a tireless worker and activist who will be a huge asset to the Sooke School Board.

Students, parents, and teachers will benefit from her dedication to them to make the difficult decisions to ensure the best possible educational opportunities for each and every student served by the district.

~Laura Neil

Trudy will bring a strong voice to the table as a Sooke School Trustee. She will speak up for public education and for policies and programs that recognize the diversity of our community.

~ Randall Garrison, NDP MP

Trudy has always been an activist in promoting public services, equity and a deeper understanding of First Nations’ culture and issues. Her advocacy, knowledge and commitment was a key factor in the Hospital Employees’ Union establishing and entrenching in their Constitution a First Nations’ Standing Committee. Her leadership served to educate and to create a deeper appreciation of Canadian heritage and resulted in HEU adopting positions that value diversity and are more inclusive. After more than twenty years, she remains outspoken at National, Provincial and community levels.

~ Fred Muzin, Former President Hospital Employees’ Union, 2022

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We’ve known Trudy for more than 10 years, witnessing her tireless work in a variety of community settings.

In particular, she has been personally engaged in advocating for the betterment of opportunities for First Nation’s children enrolled in our public schools. Her interest and her efforts have not been limited to First Nations, but have also included support for all special needs children.

In all of our contacts with her she has shown herself to be a good example as a parent as well as a team player and a positive contributor to the community as a whole.

~ May Partridge, Sayward, BC, 2022

I have had the pleasure to work with Trudy for a few years, I found Trudy always a pleasure to work with and from this forged a personal friendship.

Trudy is traditional, professional, morally outstanding and ethical, and she always goes the extra mile to make sure activities have been accomplished. Whether we need a professional opinion or personal involvement and commitment even at the last minute, Trudy cannot only take care of it, but will do it with passion.

Marsé (Thank You)

~ Don Moran, Senior Officer – CUPE/SCFP, Ottawa, Ontario
Office 613-237-1590 Ext 347, 2022
Meena ka wawpamitan Moñ freyrs pi Ma seurs
(I’ll see you again my brothers and sisters)