COMMUNICATION

 

I have endeavoured to meet and hear the voices of as many teachers as possible to hear the successes and challenges of each local and understand the dynamics of each local in Central Alberta.  Many of the conversations I have had with individual teachers  were before and after meeting or on the phone;  allowing me to hear as many viewpoints as possible to authentically represent the teachers I serve. Please continue to message me so that I can understand and represent the views of our teachers with other locals and provincially.

 

LEADERSHIP

 

As a leader in the Association, I have endeavoured to represent the views of teachers in decision making and actively represented the goals and values of the Association to teachers, politicians, the media and communities.  I have worked hard to support and enhance Locals’ ability to conduct their core business of supporting teachers by attending every local and provincial meeting possible within my scope.  In my role, I have shared information, provided clarity on provincial decisions and shared the views of our teachers with the Provincial Executive Council.

I hope that I have inspired teachers to become informed and to stand up as a leader for our Association and the cause of education in Alberta. 

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EXPERIENCE

 

• Many years serving Red Deer Public as Communication Officer (LCO), Political Engagement Officer (LPEO) and Vice President

• Two terms District Representative

• Served on the following Provincial Committees: Provincial Executive Council, Canadian Teacher Federation, DEHR, Wellbeing of Children and Youth, Political Engagement, Resolutions, Executive Staff Officer hiring and Negotiating Committees, Council for Inclusive Education, Council of School Counsellors, Teachers’ Convention, Chair of Communication, Advocacy, and Political Engagement Committee (CAPEC)
   

 

ADVOCACY

 

I have remained strongly committed to advocating for the teachers of Central South. I have shared the news and actions of the provincial Association with our teachers at every opportunity and conversely shared our local issues and triumphs with the Provincial Executive Council.  I have provided support in the operation of our local committees and encouraged teachers to run for provincial committees and actively endorsed their nominations. I facilitated the sharing of the expertise of specialist councils to add to the messages of the Association around special education and inclusion rooms and the impact of Covid on the return to school stress.