Paul Raines

Paul moved to Prince George in 1973. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Physical Education) from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s degree in Administration. Paul worked for School District No. 57 from January 1974 to December 2005. Part of Paul’s tenure was in Mackenzie where he served as a resource class school principal in the 1980s and also assisted in setting up a CDC outreach preschool program in his school there. As a teacher and school principal, Paul has a wealth of experience, over 35 years with children in the educational system including special needs students. Paul has enjoyed his tenure on the Board at AiMHi and 15 years of coaching Special Olympics. Paul’s younger child is a person with disabilities and so he brings a special needs parent perspective to the position.