Theresa Lalonde Pankow is preparing to take on her new role as trustee for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO).
She says improving student achievement will be a major priority.
She is looking forward to representing local schools, and working with fellow trustees.
Pankow hopes her election encourages more people to run for office and participate in democracy four years from now.
The first board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 17.
Story by: Harper Cotie