Amber lives in Canal Flats with her family. Before joining the Board of Education, Amber was involved in the local school Parent Advisory Council which began her journey with the District.  She was first elected in 2011 and was re-elected in 2014 and 2018.  Amber has been the Chairperson of Board of Education for almost eight years.

As a Trustee, she enjoys hearing the opinions of her fellow Board members and seeks collaborative decision making that enables our district to provide options, equity, and success for each learner.

“Educating our youngest citizens is the most valuable job we are given as Board members, as parents, educators, and community members”.

Years as Trustee: 4 years

I moved to Invermere in 2002 to pursue a career in the ski industry. I have been working at Panorama Mountain Resort since then and am currently the Risk and Safety Programs Manager.

I am married with two children. We enjoy snowboarding, camping, fishing, and mountain biking together.

The aspects of education that are most important to me are:

1. Transparent communication between the board of education, faculty and parents.
2. Curriculum compliance. The curriculum is set by the Ministry of Education and is the cornerstone of the provincial education plan.
3. Access to Resources. Students and teachers have the best opportunity to succeed when they are equipped with the right resources and support.

Years as a Trustee: 3

I have been a full-time resident of Radium Hot Springs since 2012 and have served as Chair of the Radium Library Board and am currently a member of the Radium Rotary. Prior to my retirement, I worked as a teacher, principal, and curriculum leader in SK for 34 years. As a Trustee, I believe that Boards of Education make a difference when we have a clear vision focused on student achievement, and align resources and actions to achieve strategic goals related to high expectations for students, staff development, and community involvement. As a mother and a grandmother, I understand the importance of an excellent education system and the impact on future generations.

I am privileged to live and work as a Trustee in SD6, the ancestral lands of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people and where many Metis call home. I love the Columbia Valley and spend much of my time outdoors - skiing, hiking and kayaking.

Children are the future. Our vision, mission and decisions are vitally important. I take my role as a Trustee very seriously, recognizing and welcoming the diversity of each child, wishing to ensure inclusivity and respect for all.

In addition to my work as an SD6 Trustee, I am now serving on the BCSTA Board of Directors. In this role, I am bringing the aspects and unique needs of rural communities to the table in order to make policy and decisions that support these districts. I am proud to be this voice.

Years as a Trustee: 4 years

My spouse Connie and I moved to Golden in 1996 and together we raised two children; Alexandra and Emily. I work at Pacific Woodtech Corporation in the role of Silviculture Forester. My passions as a Trustee are Indigenous Education, outdoor education, student success, mental health and adequate funding.   

Years as a Trustee: 35 years

Professional Background: B.A. (with distinction), Faculty of Human and Social Development, School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria, BC, 2001

Retired Golden Infant Development Program Consultant – 29.5 years

Community Volunteer: Over the years, I have served as the Chair of the following: Golden Family Centre; Golden Healthy Community Committee; Golden Food Bank; CSRD Community Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. I am presently the Secretary for the Special Olympics BC-Golden Local Committee and the Columbia Valley Learning Centre Society

Personal: Husband of 50 years - Infinity; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren  (3 attending Golden Zone Schools).

What is important to me as a Trustee: I live by the Code of Ethics for School Trustees, including: “I will do my best to protect, conserve, and advance public education, giving the students of Rocky Mountain School District educational facilities and services that are as complete as it is possible to provide”.

At this time, I am particularly interested in the newly expanded mandate of the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care – which now encompasses early learning and child care.

Trustee Barrett is a third-generation trustee, a base administrator at the airport, and a rancher.   She was one of the first women that worked in a sawmill, in the mechanic industry, and underground mining.  She has advocated for women's rights for many years.   

Trustee Barrett believes "no child should be left behind" and that education fuels and enables positive discussions and outcomes based on facts.  It is education that provides tools to read, understand, and know where to find information.  

Trustee Barrett has two children, their spouses, and three grandchildren. 

I am born and raised in Kimberley although away from the community for university, work, travel and career development for approximately 20 years. I returned to Kimberley in 1981 after teaching high school in Grand Forks for 5 years. Upon my return to Kimberley I embarked on a 28 year with College of the Rockies beginning with instructing in the classroom and finishing in Senior Management as Dean of Instruction. I have always been very involved in my community whether it was serving as a member of Kimberley City Council including two terms as Mayor or volunteering for numerous nonprofit organizations and societies to supporting local sports organizations by way volunteering to help organize high level sporting events. I am committed to seeing the students and staff in our district be the very best they can be and to support parents, guardians and caregivers of our children with open, honest and transparent communication. Inclusiveness is a cornerstone of everything we do in the district. As a Board member I am committed to ensuring that inclusiveness remains central to all of our decision making.

First elected on October 15, 2022 in Kimberley.

Darryl Oakley was born and raised in Kimberley. After graduation from Selkirk Secondary, Darryl attended post-secondary school at the University of Alberta and Simon Fraser University, attaining a B.Sc. in Arctic ecology and a BC professional teaching certificate, respectively.

Subsequently, he spent many years working in the Canadian High Arctic as a field biologist, and, later teaching in various schools in Prince George and Calgary.

Darryl is a firm believer in open transparent communication in the school community and will work hard to support a culture of learning that will lead to happiness and emotional well-being of students.