Welcome to the page of mini biographies! This page is the introduction that will lead you into exploring how local Abbotsford residents had schools named in their honor.

Although there are many more Abbotsford schools who have been named by local figures, I decided to focus on four. You will find four separate tabs that give a mini biography of each Abbotsford figure. These names include: John Maclure, the first settler and founder of Abbotsford; Dave Kandal, during his career had served as both a teacher and mayor of Abbotsford;  Margaret Stenersen, one of the first teachers and principals of Abbotsford; and Mary Ten Broeck, who had helped in the development of the primary program. 

I hope you enjoy getting to know a few of our past locals!