Category: 2017 Role Models, Panelists

Parent engagement and student success are two key motivators that drive Suzanne Nurse to excel in her work and role as trustee for the Peel District School Board. Since 2006, Suzanne has been active in maintaining her passion in preparing students to achieve academic success in post-secondary education, the workforce and in positively impacting their communities.

As a Brampton resident for over 15 years, Suzanne has been committed to making a difference in the Peel board. She graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in food and nutrition and a minor in marketing. For 10 years, Suzanne worked as a project manager in the private sector. After the birth of her second child, she decided to stay home to provide a solid foundation for learning and the development of her two children. In 2006, driven by her passion for education and motivation for student achievement, Suzanne successfully ran for school board trustee.

Suzanne is passionate about her family, community and using her voice to make a positive difference. As a self-described problem-solver and mediator, Suzanne feels no issue is ever one- sided and there is always a solution where everyone can be heard and feel supported—particularly with students.

The greatest award Suzanne has received to date is her ‘best mommy’ award given to her by her two children. She describes her daily interactions with them as priceless.

Suzanne volunteers in her church and various community groups. She has worked with the United Way, United Achievers, local resident groups in Heart Lake and Brampton NorthWest Connects.