Empower Our Schools: Transparent. Collaborative and Accountable
Practical solutions to support every Parkland School student.
Advanced Voting
Heavy Metal Place
Wednesday October 8, 4pm-8pm
Friday October 10, 1pm-6pm
Elks Hall
Tuesday October 14, 1pm – 6pm
Thursday October 16 th 4pm-8pm
Saturday October 18, 10am-4pm
Core Values
Integrity
Always honest, always transparent.
Collaboration
Building bridges between families, educators, and administration.
Empathy
Listening deeply to the unique needs of our children. Appreciating the complexities of
teaching and empower educators.
Accountability
Providing regular updates and maintaining open communication with the community.
Excellence
Committed to helping every student reach their full potential.
Respect
Honouring what makes each child unique.
WHAT DARLENE WURSTER STANDS FOR
I will work to ensure policies that empower our public schools.
I’m dedicated to policies that strengthen public education and deliver results that matter.
1. Better Communication, Better Partnerships
Parents and educators deserve full transparency. I am committed to open, clear communication
that builds trust and strengthens our school communities. I also support partnerships that
encourage collaboration and promote the wellness of children and youth.
2. Smart Use of Resources
Planning that assesses the flow of funding and ensures resources are directed where they are
most needed. It involves evaluating and recognizing what is working well, while also redirecting
and advocating for additional funding and resources in priority areas.
3. Mastering Core Skills
Quality education begins with the fundamentals. I am dedicated to strengthening literacy and
numeracy through proven approaches that help every student develop a solid foundation for
learning.
My Guiding Principles
Strengthening our schools with a values-driven approach rooted in real-world experience.
Foundation First
As a Social worker, I understand the importance of building strong support within the school system, as this impacts all students.
Empowering Educators
Teachers deserve support and autonomy with regard to the teaching of basic education. I believe in reducing administrative burdens and valuing classroom expertise. Supporting educators who report abuse in the classroom is fundamental to improving trust and collaboration.
Fostering Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Education thrives when parents and educators work in tandem. I’ll advocate for partnerships that keep families involved and informed.
Foundation First: Building Strong Support for Every Student
As a social worker, I recognize that a solid Building strong support within the school system is vital, as it shapes the well-being and learning outcomes of all students.
Listening First, Leading Together
As Trustee, my commitment is to listen first — ensuring our community’s voice drives the future
of education in our schools
Fostering Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Education thrives when parents and educators work in tandem. I’ll advocate for partnerships that keep families involved and informed.
About Darlene Wurster
I am a proud resident of Spruce Grove in Ward 5. I have been married for 22 years, and am a mother of three, stepmother of two, and grandmother of nine. My family has given me a lot of insight into the lives of students and within a variety of education systems. I have a passion to see children thrive and this motivates me to represent you as a School Trustee.
Professionally I have 16 years of experience as a social worker. I have dedicated my career to supporting women and children at risk. This has given me a deep understanding of the many challenges families face. I look forward to bringing workable solutions to improve the lives of students within our school system.
I am committed to building a solid foundation with an emphasis on basic education – literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills for they are key to lifelong success.
Regular Voting Oct 20th
Locations 9am - 4pm
Heavy Metal Place
Spruce Grove Alliance
Elks Hall
Living Waters