Endorsement from Alex Cullen

I was a Trustee with the Ottawa Board of Education in the early 1980's when the School Board adopted the alternative schools program. I remember well the debate then and the Board was convinced this was a different approach to education that wasn't normally offered. In my view the alternative schools program, the teacher commitment and parent commitment distinguishes this approach to education from the regular classroom. This program has proved its worth over the years and should be maintained.

Alex Cullen

Councillor, Bay Ward

City of Ottawa

O.B.E. Trustee 1982-1988