Making a Difference Big and Small for Andrew School

Making a Difference Big and Small for Andrew School

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Members of the Andrew School Committee set sail on their maiden voyage this past summer, and have been trying to find ways to engage residents and parents from the village and county as well as elected and school officials to find ways to make it more viable.

Kylie Rude is one of several community members who have joined the volunteer committee in the hopes of making a difference; not only for her children but for other children, so they will be able to or continue to attend the school now and in the future.

Kylie said her in-laws Warren and Sharlene Rude as well as her husband Jordan joined the committee before she did. But as soon as she was feeling ready, Kylie began attending meetings, and in turn, her husband stayed home to look after their two young children, three-year-old Brinley, and nine-month-old Briella.

“I joined to make a difference. I work in municipal government, and I am currently on maternity leave… Committees and public service are right up my alley so I thought I might be able to help out in that regard.”

Kylie is a Legislative Supervisor with the Town of Redwater. She has a Business Administration Diploma from NAIT and has received her Certified Local Government Manager Designation from the U of A.

The school was one of the main factors in the couple’s decision to move back home four years ago. “We knew we wanted a family. We built where we did because we wanted to be close to Andrew and send our kids to school there.”

Their oldest daughter started pre-school in Andrew School in September. “Things are going well. The teachers are doing a really good job and...

Read the full story in the December 9, 2020 edition of the News Advertiser - now online!