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Carol Koran

Carol is originally from Camrose, Alberta, but moved to Lethbridge in 1980 to accept her first teaching position with Holy Spirit Catholic Schools. She met her husband here, and remained in Lethbridge and in the school system for the next 37 years as a teacher, associate principal and principal for Catholic Central High School. Carol also worked with the Alberta Teachers’ Association on the Strategic Planning Committee and as a Communications Consultant and Professional Development Instructor. After retiring from the school division in 2017, Carol and her husband moved to Tokyo, Japan for 3 years, where she served as Director of Learning for Nishimachi International School. After 3 years in Tokyo, they returned to Lethbridge in the summer of 2020. Carol currently works on a part time basis with the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education and Lethbridge College, instructing and supervising student teachers and education assistants. Carol is also a teacher trainer and Quality Assurance Coordinator with Maple Bear Global Schools. She appreciates the relative freedom of being employed on a part time, contract basis as she can now spend more time with her daughters in Vancouver and Calgary. As an English Language Arts teacher and an avid reader, Carol is excited at the opportunity to join the Board and to contribute to her community in a new way.

Donna Linn

Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Donna has lived all her life in Alberta and is very proud to lay claim to that distinction. After completing a diploma program in Business Administration at the Medicine Hat College, Donna moved to Lethbridge to pursue a career and start her life as a young woman. Finding it difficult to follow a career in her chosen field she took employment in the dental health area and went on to work as a Denturist. In 2002 she completed her diploma in Computer Information Technology at the Lethbridge College all the while raising a young son, who is her pride and joy. Consequently, she has earned a Bachelor Degree in General Studies [Arts and Science]

Donna has been involved with local women’s sport, participating in Ladies Slowpitch, Curling and Dragon Boating over the years, serving on committees for slowpitch and boating. Over the years she was always involved with Parent Council while her son was attending elementary school.

In 2007, Donna helped form a book club, Lost Among the Reads, and for some years now has led the group by keeping records, organizing meetings and generally keeping everyone in the know. Now that she is retired she enjoys not being too busy but has filled her need to serve by volunteering to serve as a trustee with the Lethbridge Public Library.

Yudith Ramos

Yudith was born in Havana, Cuba, moved to Lethbridge in 2007 and made Canada her new home. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and a sweet cat in West Lethbridge. In 2008, Yudith was a Read On student. She did not speak English when she moved to Canada, and she experienced different challenges, but recognized Read On as an excellent experience for her Canadian journey. As an educated, professional immigrant, Yudith understands the importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. She is an HR consultant with a focus on Immigration, has a Bachelor of Law Degree background from University of Havana, Cuba, and a Human Resources & Labour Relations Certificate from the University of Lethbridge. She has also worked as a volunteer in different organizations such as Family Centre, and Lethbridge Immigrant Services helping women, internationally educated and professional immigrants, temporary foreign workers, international students, and other newcomers integrated into Canadian culture. Her experience working in Southern Alberta inspired her to support new Canadians to overcome some barriers in Canada. Yudith is passionate about everything related to labour and immigration and helping others to settle in Canada. She is also passionately enjoys nature with her family, including camping, swimming, and cycling. Yudith likes to read bestsellers and is part of the Toastmaster Club. One of her favourite places in the city is the Library. One of Yudith’s goals is to make a meaningful contribution as a Library Board member with her expertise and cooperate to achieve the Library’s vision. She is excited for her new chapter and the opportunity.

James Chymboryk

James was born and raised in Southern Alberta. After graduating from Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, B.C) with a degree in Criminology, he returned to Lethbridge and started his career with Alberta Community Corrections as a Probation Officer and has worked for them for 36 years. During that time, due to transfers, he has lived in different communities in southern Alberta. Moving back to Lethbridge in 2004.

James and his wife have 2 adult children and currently 2 grandchildren.

James had previously served as a board member on 2 different community library boards and appreciates this opportunity to support the Lethbridge Public Library and promote all the programs they offer.