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Immediate Priorities
Complete the publication and modernization of all core governance documents (Collective Agreement, Constitution, bylaws, policies).
Launch a formal Governance Review, including:
Clear election procedures
Defined committee mandates
Transparent record-keeping standards
Written decision-making protocols
Implement policies for Executive and Reps to abide by that define Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Expense & Travel, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Establish transparent election administration standards for future cycles, including:
Defined timelines
Clear communication protocols
Accessible candidate information
Consistent procedural safeguards
Engage and mentor new members early in their careers, ensuring onboarding is neutral, inclusive, and transparent.
Re-engage veteran members by restoring clarity, consistency, and respect in governance processes.
Build and maintain a modern, accessible union website and secure resource storage system
PSAT District 30: 2016–2025
District Officer: 2017–2025
President: 2016–2017
Chief Negotiator: 2022–2026 Collective Agreement
Chief Negotiator: 2019–2022 Collective Agreement
Negotiations Team: 2014–2017 Collective Agreement
I did not initially pursue teaching to become a unionist, but witnessing colleagues being mistreated and excluded motivated me to act as a steward for our members. Transitioning from teaching the deaf to serving as an educational coordinator, I have worked across all three PSAT Provincial School Deaf campuses. I have a strong record of collaborating as well as challenging senior administration, the Ministry of Education, and union leadership to protect members and ensure fair treatment. I have represented teachers and worked closely with support staff, educational assistants, and itinerant instructors. I am committed to union leadership that prioritizes accountability, transparency, and protects its members rather than itself; aiming to build a union focused on grassroots membership where every voice matters and everyone is treated with dignity.
We need strong leadership moving forward.
Leadership that is rooted in service, not status.
With nearly twenty years of teaching experience, I have worked directly with Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing learners. I am fluent in ASL and hold Blind Part I qualifications. Beyond teaching, I have coordinated educational programs and literacy initiatives, represented members in complex workplace legal matters, engaged with senior OPS administration and the Ministry of Education, and led challenging conversations in the realm of health & safety (both physical and mental health). I have also served as a strike captain multiple times, organizing our local when it is time to stand up to the Ministry of Education. My strengths in advocacy, strategic thinking, and conflict resolution skills will be valuable in navigating the current challenges we are facing in education.
A Union that listens. A union that protects.
A Union that belongs to its Members — not its Executive.
Member protection is essential—teachers facing false accusations or unfair investigations must never defend themselves alone; due process is non-negotiable. Members deserve timely communication about decisions affecting them, not after the fact. Strong, united collective bargaining at local and provincial levels is crucial to secure the protections, compensation, and conditions teachers deserve. Removing systemic barriers to participation, especially for Blind, low-vision, Deaf and hard-of-hearing members, is vital. Amid growing vilification by government and media, we must restore respect, support well-being, and uphold professionalism for teachers.
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