The Hon. Karen Casey, ECNS

MLA - Colchester North

Critic Responsibilities

• Education
• Aboriginal Affairs

"My commitment to my constituents is to be open and approachable, and to provide assistance and support to all residents of Colchester North. I invite you to share your ideas, concerns and/or questions. Together we can seek solutions."

Karen Casey is a lifelong resident of Colchester North and currently lives in Valley, Colchester County, N.S. with husband, Glen. They have two married sons and two grandchildren.

Karen is a graduate of the Nova Scotia Teachers College. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from Mount Saint Vincent University, and has obtained her Masters in Education from Saint Mary’s University. Working in the education system, Karen was a classroom teacher, school administrator and assistant superintendent with the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board.

Karen is a former chair of the Colchester East Hants District Health Authority.

Elected in June 2006 as the MLA for Colchester North, Karen has been responsible for several portfolios in government:

• Minister responsible for the Youth Secretariat Act
• Minister responsible for the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
• Minister of Health
• Minister of Education

Karen was re-elected in 2009 and joined the Liberal caucus team on January 10th, 2011. She is currently the Education Critic responsible for both public schools and early childhood development.

“My motivation is to provide support, direction and assistance to those who are in need. My satisfaction is when their needs are met.”

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