Waqqas Syed

About Waqqas

My name is Waqqas Syed and I am your candidate for the position of Trustee from the town of Ajax. Ajax has been my home for the past 22 years. I have spent 14 years working for the Durham Board of Education, collaborating closely with educators, parents and students, which has helped me develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and concerns surrounding our education system. My passion for understanding and improving the education system motivated me to obtain a Diploma in School Board Administration from the University of Guelph. 

My number one priority as a Trustee is to ensure students success. I am dedicated to building a better future for students and have arranged youth programs, and professional development workshops to foster success.  A critical element of facilitating student success is to provide a healthy and safe environment free from bullying. Additionally, I believe it is critical to implement input from parents and help our educators to tackle their issues and further enable student success. Finally, we must ensure opportunities for success are in place for special needs students. Special needs students are very close to our hearts and I have felt the pain and sufferings of these special ones. 

In addition to my background and experience in education, I have been greatly involved in various community services, such as hosting food and clothing drives for donations, raising funds for Ajax hospital, and providing programs for seniors and families, alongside many other services.