Cher Ellis is a concerned parent from Edmonton who actively engages with her daughter’s education and advocates for parental rights in schools. Ellis testifies about concerning experiences with her daughter’s school, including an unauthorized class on transgenderism and a questionnaire that promoted secrecy between students and teachers. She shares her efforts to address these issues with school administration.
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Summary
Ellis testifies about several concerning incidents at her daughter’s school. She describes an unauthorized class on transgenderism given to 11-12 year olds without parental consent. Ellis also shares details about a questionnaire given to students that promoted secrecy between students and teachers, potentially undermining parental authority. She expresses concern about a driver’s education class that included seemingly unrelated content about gender identity. Throughout her testimony, Ellis describes her efforts to address these issues with school administration, including contacting the principal and superintendent. Despite her attempts, she was unable to view materials shown to her daughter in class. Ultimately, Ellis and her husband decided to move their daughter to a different school within the district that had a more reasonable approach to social issues.
Credentials
Cher Ellis is a dedicated mother who takes an active interest in her daughter’s education. She believes in protecting children’s innocence and maintaining open communication between parents and schools. Ellis is not afraid to speak up when she sees issues that concern her, and has shown persistence in addressing problems through proper channels, including contacting principals and superintendents. Her testimony demonstrates her commitment to ensuring that parents have a say in their children’s education and that schools maintain transparency in their curriculum and practices.