The Burnaby Teachers’ Association will have a new leader when B.C. teachers return to collective bargaining after their contract expires next June, but the local union executive will also be stacked with past presidents.
Moscrop English teacher Leanne Sjodin, who has served as first vice-president of the local for the last two years, was elected president at the BTA’s annual general meeting on May 15.
Daniel Tetrault, a Moscrop social studies teacher, was elected first vice-president, and Heather Skuse (South Slope) was elected to the second vice-president post.
Past presidents Rae Figursky (Alpha) and Patti Jukes (Burnaby Online) were elected secretary and treasurer respectively.
Another past-president, Richard Storch (Burnaby North) was elected secondary representative, while Renee Kerluke (Westridge Elementary) was elected elementary rep.
Jennifer Heighton (Nelson Elementary) and Katie Marsh (a teacher on call) were elected as elementary and secondary members at large respectively.
Local reps to the BCTF will be Derek Cockram (Taylor Park), Donna Morgan (math and science consultant) and Shanee Prasad (Byrne Creek).
“We have an intelligent and committed executive committee ready to continue the work of supporting our colleagues in educating and caring for our students,” Sjodin said in an emailed statement. “With bargaining for a new collective agreement on the horizon, we are looking forward to advocating for more supports for teachers and students.”
