Our Children Deserve Better
In 30 years as a Catholic teacher, I've seen our schools work with ever-dwindling resources, while education has been displaced by social programming.
If elected, I promise to:
- Listen to you, my constituents, with regular polls to get your opinion
- Work to restore educational standards so our children can succeed
- Uphold Catholic values, and instill those in our children
"The soul grows by learning."
St. Augustine
Be Heard
If elected, I will be putting up regular polls whenever the board is making important decisions affecting our children and our schools. If you want to be heard, register here for my email list.
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About Me
Valerie Dove (née Albinati)
I’ve been a teacher in our Catholic schools for 30 years, a wife of 28 years, and mother of two grown children who attended Calgary Catholic schools as well as being an active volunteer. Born in Calgary, I am proud of my Irish, French Canadian and Swiss heritage. Growing up on a small Charolais cattle ranch on 85th Street (before it was a subdivision), I first attended St. Michael School but completed my schooling at Springbank. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Canadian History) from the University of Calgary and completed a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Social Studies) from the University of Alberta with additional studies in Religious Education from Newman Theological College. For the last thirty years, I have pursued my chosen vocation with Calgary Catholic Schoolboard, teaching in many of the schools within Wards 6 and 8. One of the greatest joys of my life has been serving our kids in the classroom in my capacity as a teacher, but I see running for Separate School Trustee as a unique opportunity to make a greater difference in the lives of students.
I have always striven to model active citizenship. In college, I served on the University of Calgary Catholic Community parish council, as well as traveling to Guayaquil, Ecuador as part of a medical/dental missionary team. My current volunteer work encompasses local theatre, the Calgary Folk Festival, the Calgary Stampede, and Holy Name Parish. My daughter and I sing in an Irish choir, performing at events, nursing homes, churches, and festivals. Together, my family competed as members of the Provincial Mixed Martial Arts Association; I completed my First-Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate at the age of fifty. I love gardening, hiking, and the creative arts.
As a cancer survivor and the wife of a fellow cancer survivor, I am committed to making each day count out of gratitude for God’s goodness and mercy. Freedom of speech, seeking excellence, and accepting personal responsibility; these are the core values that I humbly pursue in my daily life. I hope to share these perspectives in guiding the direction of the Calgary Catholic School District and representing you, the constituents, to make a better future for our children together.
Your Concerns
What are your concerns about our schools? What would you like to see changed? What are your priorities?
By taking the time to complete this short survey, you'll be providing me with essential information I will need if we're to improve our schools together.
Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns prior to the election I'd love to hear from you. You can use the form at right, or feel free to call or text me.