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Maggie Harvey, former Communications Manager (Ottawa-Carleton District School Board): “Lorne is a consensus builder. His compassion for children and their education is second to none. He is a strategic thinker, straight-forward communicator and skillful negotiator. Electing Lorne as Trustee for Zone 9 is the right thing to do. Ottawa's largest public education system needs his depth of experience and insight at the board table."
Pat Holloway, Visiting Professor (University of Ottawa), former English consultant (Ottawa Board of Education) and Head of English (Adult High School): “Having worked with Lorne for more than 25 years, I have always been impressed by his ability to understand and manage the complexity of a school system. Such a job requires a strong vision of what needs to be done and great skill at getting things done. Lorne has both, and therefore I am delighted that he is running for Trustee.”
Diane Koven, CFP, financial advisor: Lorne Rachlis is a serious, dedicated, and experienced educator who cares deeply about students, a perfect combination for school trustee."
Myrna Laurenceson, former school trustee (Ottawa-Carleton District School Board): "As chair of the school board's Special Education Committee, I was impressed by Lorne's concern for special needs students."