Public – Skelton, Quinn

By James Tubb on October 1, 2025.

1. Please provide a short biography. Why have you chosen to run for trustee?

I have grown up, raised my family, and spent my career in Education in Medicine Hat. I have taught in Public Education for SD 76 for the past 35 years, served as a teacher and coach, while raising my family in our District as well. I am a strong advocate for balanced education including all academics, arts, and athletics for our students, both in the classroom and school community. I am a believer of Public Education to build our community. I also believe I am a product of a strong public education, from right here in Medicine Hat. I want to run to continue serving in Public Education and build our students, preparing them for success and enhancing our community.  I think my experience, balanced perspective and dedication, could serve SD 76 well

2. What are your top three priorities for your division, and how would you work to meet those needs?
A. Student Success & Achievement – What’s best for students?
Why it matters: The core purpose of a school division is to help all students reach their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

How to accomplish: Provide foundational and diverse learning pathways (academic, vocational, fine arts, athletics).

Offer early intervention supports for struggling students.

Encourage and foster strong relationships in the classroom, and student accountability for their educational success.
B. Equity and Inclusion
Why it matters: Every child should have fair access to education regardless of background, abilities, or circumstances.
How to accomplish- make sure all stakeholders know Public Education is for all students, all treated equal.
Ensure schools have strong supports for students with learning needs and our typical student needs
Foster safe, welcoming environments that reflect diversity and belonging.
Partner with families and communities to support students’ unique needs.
C. Fiscal Responsibility & Community Trust

Why it matters: Taxpayer dollars fund public education, so transparency and wise spending are essential.

How to accomplish:

Maintain clear, accessible reporting on budgets and resource use.
Prioritize classroom learning over unnecessary administration costs.

3. How would you aim to attract and retain students within your division?

-Continue to offer and build academic reputation for quality Core academics for our students across the District and grade level. 

-To enhance the variety of class options for students from K-12, working to meet the wants and needs for our very complex options and interests in our community today. 

-Build school community, arts, athletics and make it the place to be for their education.  Retention through reputation, student success and public knowledge that SD 76 is the best choice for their families education. Relationships are the cornerstone of teaching, helping to provide the best for our students, and where they want to be!!

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