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Standing for Our Students. 
Listening to Our Community.
Delivering Accountability.  

Cristina has made a habit of showing up — listening, researching, questioning, and working alongside parents, educators, and community members to turn concerns into meaningful action.

On October 26, 2026, vote for:​
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Prioritizing Student Success & Wellbeing

Meaningful Parent Participation 

Supporting Educators to Teach

Truth, Trust & Transparency

Student Success
& Wellbeing

 

Establishing educational excellence through strong literacy and numeracy, age-appropriate learning, physical activity, creativity and balanced use of technology — fostering capable, confident, healthy and resilient students.

Priorities

Meaningful Parent Participation

Ensuring that parents genuinely contribute to decisions affecting their children — helping families navigate the path forward and when concerns extend beyond the Board’s authority, carrying those voices forward. 

Supporting
Educators to Teach

Removing unnecessary barriers and ensuring safe, well-supported classrooms so educators can use their professional expertise where it matters most — delivering effective instruction with measurable results.

Truth, Trust & Transparency

Building public confidence through honest two-way dialogue, transparent decision-making, clear accountability and responsible governance — where differing views are heard and personal beliefs are not substituted for fact nor imposed through policy.

Experience

Experience That Makes A Difference

As a mother, healthcare professional, leader, and active community member, I bring practical problem-solving, compassion, and commitment to service. 

Healthcare Provider &

Home (Human) Economist

Experienced in complex systems, decision-making and business operations. Looks beyond the symptoms of a problem to identify root causes and sustainable solutions.

Community Member

An active volunteer, organizer and supporter of local initiatives. Experience identifying community needs, bringing people together, planning and executing events, and turning ideas into action, responding to what communities need.

Parent & Neighbour

Deeply invested in the quality of the schools, neighbourhoods and institutions that shape our children’s lives, the wellbeing of our children and the state of our society at large.

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Vision
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A Vision for WRDSB

Imagine a public education system grounded in truth, strengthened by trust, committed to excellence, and focused on preparing young people to think deeply, live wisely, and contribute meaningfully.

Integrity      Discernment      Contribution

From the board table, through every classroom,
to the character and purpose of every student.

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MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT

Vote October 26

The future of our schools is decided by those who show up.

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Get Involved

I appreciate your time and am thrilled to connect!

Your voice matters. Let's build the best possible future for our kids—together.

I'm Listening.

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Cristina Bairos Fernandes  |  For WRDSB Trustee | Waterloo & Wilmot

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