91原创 school trustee David Tod won鈥檛 be running again.
鈥淚鈥檓 looking for a more quiet life, less involved in education issues,鈥� Tod told the 91原创 Advance Times, adding he will still be involved 鈥渋n the background.鈥�
With his daughter graduating this year, it was time, Tod said, to step down.
He hopes to be replaced by someone who has a child in the school system.
鈥淚 feel like somebody that鈥檚 got something in the game would be a little more appropriate [as trustee],鈥� Tod commented.
鈥淪omeone who鈥檚 got kids in the education system, that would be wonderful.鈥�
Tod said he feels like he made an impact during his eight years on the school board.
鈥淚t was indeed a pleasure to be a trustee,鈥� Tod commented.
鈥淓ight years seemed to fly by.鈥�
The Willoughby resident has taught in multi-grade settings, as a PE teacher, elementary school counsellor and a learning support teacher.
The municipal election will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15.
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