Nina
Peltomäki
Vaasa
"Jämlikhet i alla åldersgrupper - Tasa-arvoa kaikissa ikäryhmissä"
My name is Nina Peltomäki. I was born in Helsinki but have lived in Vaasa since I was 5 years old. I have two mother tongues, Swedish and Finnish. I am married and have two adult children. My son is studying to become a sea captain in Turku, and my daughter works as a news reporter for Sveriges Radio in Stockholm. We have a wonderful dog. I enjoy spending time at the cottage, walking in the forest with the dog, as well as reading and writing.
During the day, I work as a language immersion teacher at Länsimetsän koulu, where children from Finnish-speaking families attend early full immersion in Swedish. Three evenings a week, I work as a Finnish teacher for adults at the Alma Adult Education Center. I am the chairperson of the area committee in the northern districts. I am also the vice-chairperson of the local branch of SFP in Gerby-Västervik and a board member of the Vaasa Swedish Women's Club. I have written many textbooks in Swedish and Finnish for primary school. Currently, I am writing an A2-Finnish textbook for Swedish-speaking children in the 6th grade. I work as a lecturer on communicative teaching methods and language-aware teaching. I also serve as a lay judge in the Ostrobothnia District Court.
Important political topics
Children, Youth, and Families
I want to work for the mental well-being of children and young people by providing sufficient support for families. Preventive work is necessary to reduce bullying, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
Equality and Equity
An equal and equitable society should be a given for everyone. Everyone should have an equal opportunity for education, work, and healthcare. Everyone should be treated with respect and kindness.
Thriving citizens
Residents who are well are an asset to the entire society. Natural interaction between age groups contributes to well-being. Care and nursing should be guaranteed for all age groups. I want to work to increase the participation of all residents in society.