Community Update from Thames Valley District School Board Trustees For this month’s Villager, we would like to recognize the contributions of Joyce Bennett, former trustee, to the community. Joyce passed away in June. Joyce was first elected as a trustee in London in 1988 and she served as a trustee for TVDSB consistently until 2022 – more than three decades of service to the community. In her time with the Thames Valley District School Board, Joyce served on committees that focused on student well- being, including the Special Education Advisory Committee, the Supervised Alternative Learning Committee, and the Equity and Inclusive Education Committee. She also provided leadership as Chair of the board for four years. She was recognized by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association with the Dr. Harry Paiken Award for her outstanding contributions as a trustee. She was also honored as a life member of the Thames Valley Council of Home and School Associations, reflecting her enduring commitment to education and community service. Joyce’s dedication to children extended beyond her role as trustee. She was also an engaged member of several community organizations where she left a lasting impact. While the full list is too long to be recreated here, some of the organizations in which she was involved include Craigwood Youth Services, London Parent Safety Patrol, Traffic Safety Education on the City of London Safety and Crime Prevention Committee, Youth
Opportunities Unlimited, and the Community Safety Councils of Ontario. She was also instrumental in the creation of the Children’s Safety Village. Joyce was an outstanding leader in the community. She was also a colleague and friend to many in the community. We know she will be missed by those who had the privilege of knowing her. You can find Thames Valley District School Board online at www. tvdsb.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/tvdsb X (Twitter): @tvdsb / Instagram: @thamesvalleydsb
Beth Mai b.mai@tvdsb.ca 548-388-8137
Sherri Moore sherri.moore@tvdsb.ca 519-452-2000 ext. 22409
Joyce with her sons, Kevin and Scott
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