NEWS RELEASE
Greater Essex County District School Board
451 Park Street West, Windsor ON N9A 6K1
519-255- 3200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15th, 2025
Contact: Communications Officer Madeline McEachern
Phone: 519-255-3200 ext. 10389
Two New Trustees Appointed to the Greater Essex County District School Board
The Greater Essex County District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Trustees, Cheryl Lovell and Chandrika Abhang.
Cheryl Lovell will represent the Leamington/Pelee Island area, while Chandrika Abhang will represent LaSalle/Amherstburg.
Their appointments were made following a public interview process and Board vote during a Special Board Meeting held on December 15, 2025. Both Trustees will be sworn in at 4:00 p.m. on December 16, 2025, and will then attend the regular Board Meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Madeline McEachern
Communications Officer
Greater Essex County District School Board
519-890-3174
madeline.mceachern@publicboard.ca
About GECDSB
The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) provides public education to approximately 36,000 students across Windsor and Essex County. The board operates 52 elementary and 14 secondary schools in nine regional communities. With a dedicated team of over 4,700 staff, the GECDSB offers a wide range of learning opportunities and specialized programs. Committed to equity, inclusion, and student well-being, the board actively promotes Indigenous education, anti-racism and mental health initiatives. For more information, visit www.publicboard.ca.
