The Saskatchewan NDP has named Moose Jaw teacher Kyle Lichtenwald as candidate for Moose Jaw North in the upcoming provincial election.
“I have seen how the Sask. Party’s approach of underfunding crowded classrooms have let Moose Jaw teachers, students and parents down,” Lichtenwald said in a news release. “I believe it’s time to put people first and that means addressing class size and composition as well as properly funding education.”
Lichtenwald has been teaching in Moose Jaw for more than a decade. He has completed the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic School Division’s leadership course and volunteers to review teaching resources for the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation, where he provides educational experiences for teachers through the STF Professional Learning Community.
He has been active with Saskatchewan Outdoors and Nature Moose Jaw. He has also served on the St. Joseph Parish Council since 2011 and has been involved with many international, national, and local projects with the St. Joseph social justice committee.
Lichtenwald and his wife Joleen have five children.
“Moose Jaw has been left without a voice in the legislature for over a decade and it’s for that to change,” said NDP Leader Ryan Meili. “Moose Jaw North will be well-served by Kyle’s commitment to putting people first.”
