Carly Sutherland - Member Statement

MS. CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : I rise today to mark World Teachers' Day. As last night's Law Amendments Committee is fresh in my mind, I want to mention Carly Sutherland, who presented there last night. Carly is a learning centre teacher in the Halifax Regional School Board. She's also the mother of a wonderful son with autism.

Carly spoke to us last night with heartbreaking clarity about how stretched our education system is and how poorly it serves students with diverse needs. As a teacher and a parent, Carly understands our education system better than most. Despite constraints, Carly goes to work each day to serve our students - the ones who need the most help. When the workday is done, she advocates for proper supports for her own son, and as a military spouse, she's often doing it quite literally on her own.

I ask the House to join me in thanking Carly Sutherland and all the teachers in this province for their hard work, dedication, and perseverance in the face of challenge.

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