I am a daughter, sister, wife, mum, aunt, loyal and sincere friend, graduate of UBC and SFU, a passionate SpecEd & History Teacher, SFU Graduate Program Mentor, Surrey Teachers' Association member, BC Teachers' Federation member, and BC Teachers' Council member.
My Portfolio Surrey Teachers’ Association President (Jan 2022 - Present) Surrey Teachers’ Association Acting President AND 1st Vice President (Nov 2021- Jan 2022) Surrey Teachers’ Association 2nd Vice President (July 2018- Nov 2021) My duties include: • Represent members in investigations and handle Code of Ethics issues • Address member concerns and interpret Collective Agreement • Act as political spokesperson for STA e.g. press/ media interviews • Liaise with STARA Steering Committee • Coordinate and approve communications to members • Attend Board meetings • Authorize all payments on behalf of STA • Approve agendas for Executive and General meeting • Liaise with Senior Administration and Trustees and with CUPE • Liaise with tenants and building manager • Manage office staff • Write and proof newsletters • Co-liaise with Local Representatives • Oversee STA objectives and execution of campaigns • Oversee STA calendar • Elections • Attend/assist with New Teachers’ Conference • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee • Coordinate district and standing committees, schedule FTTOs attendance at meetings • Liaise with DPAC • Plan retirement dinner • Assist with STA campaigns • Plan Induction Ceremony & New Teachers’ Conference • Assist with agenda preparation for Executive and General meetings • Oversee completion of Stewardship Report • Oversee website • Coordinate STARA training • Chair Resolutions Committee • Coordinate Honourary Awards and organize distribution of STA scholarships