Trustee Nickela Anderson
EPSB Ward D
About Nickela
Nickela Anderson (she/her) is honoured to serve as the Ward D Trustee for Edmonton Public Schools. She believes strong public education is built through thoughtful governance, meaningful public engagement, and evidence-informed decision-making.
With a professional background in research, evaluation, and public engagement (view LinkedIn profile), Nickela brings experience navigating complex issues while ensuring the voices of students, families, educators, and communities inform Board decisions. As a parent of two current Edmonton Public Schools students and one graduate, and with more than a decade of school council leadership experience, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her role.
Help Nickela improve. Your feedback on her performance as Ward D Trustee is valuable and helps her reflect, grow, and better serve the community. Please take a few minutes to complete the Trustee Feedback Survey.
Commitments
Protect public education
Public education is the foundation of a fair, thriving community.
I will work to keep our schools strong, well-funded, and open to every child - no matter their background, needs, or where they live. That means advocating for stable and adequate funding, reasonable classroom sizes, protecting the integrity of our public system from privatization, and ensuring that decisions are made in the best interests of students, not politics.
Include every student
Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported at school.
I will champion inclusive practices that meet diverse learning, cultural, and mental health needs. I will push for policies and resources that help all students - including those with disabilities, English language learners, and students who have been historically marginalized - to thrive in our classrooms and feel a true sense of belonging.
Look beyond the usual measures of success
Students are more than test scores and report cards.
I will advocate for learning that helps students grow into curious, capable, and confident people. That means supporting creative, hands-on, and real-world learning opportunities; valuing social and emotional development; and celebrating the many ways students succeed - in academics, the arts, trades, sports, and community leadership.
Listen & lead with care
Schools work best when the people in them - students, families, and staff - feel heard and respected.
I promise to be accessible, transparent, and open to your ideas. I will build genuine relationships in our community and make decisions guided by what I hear from you. Leadership to me means bringing people together, asking tough questions, and always doing what’s right for our kids.
I know that real change doesn’t happen alone. It happens when we work together, listen to each other, and stand up for what we believe in.
Nickela's here to listen
I value hearing directly from families, staff, students, and community members. Your experiences and perspectives help shape the conversations and decisions that support all students across our division.
Share your thoughts, ideas, or concerns by completing my survey. I'm also available anytime by email or phone.