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Melissa King
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Melissa King has been an educator in the York Region District School Board for 21 years and is currently serving as Principal at an elementary school. She has a passion for equity in education and works to eliminate barriers for students and families who have been traditionally marginalized, including Indigenous and racialized students. She is the great-granddaughter of Henry Thomas Shepherd, and is proud to share his story and contributions to Canadian military history.