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  • Lizanne Foster
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    Lizanne Foster

     

    Email: pres@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 635-3360

    President

    • Is the ex-officio member of all committees of the Association  
    • Manages STA finances 
    • Supervises and directs all office activities, oversees office operations, and building management 
    • Oversees the STA calendar 
    • Speaks publicly on behalf of the Association (press/media interviews) 
    • Liaises with Senior Administration/Human Resources, Trustees, CUPE leadership, Community groups 
    • Is the presiding officer of the Association and is the chairperson of the Executive Committee 

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns 
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues 
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints 
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources 
    • Foster and promote the cause of education 
    • Promote the professional development of teachers 
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment 
    PROFILE
  • Angela Marcakis
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    Angela Marcakis

     

    Email: 1vp@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 592-8396

    1st Vice President

    • Performs duties of President in their absence/ as assigned / as need be
    • Organizes Executive Committee training
    • Organizes job action and contract ratification
    • Oversees STA Committees
    • Oversees prep of agendas and minutes for EC, STARA, and General Mtgs
    • Organizes and facilitates STA/Trustee Liaison mtg, New Teachers’ Induction, New Teachers’ Conference, etc.
    • Oversees communications including website and newsletters

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns 
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues 
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints 
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources 
    • Foster and promote the cause of education 
    • Promote the professional development of teachers 
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment 
    PROFILE
  • Amrit Kaur Sanghe
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    Amrit Kaur Sanghe

     

    Email: 2vp@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 592-8390

    2nd Vice President

    • Performs duties of President/ 1st President in their absence/ as assigned / as need be
    • Coordinates and facilitates STARA rep training
    • Organize and facilitate all Awards Commitee (Chair)
    • Organize and facilitate Resolutions Committee (Chair) - co-ordinates changes to STA Policy and Procedures
    • Organize and facilitate BCTF AGM delegation (Chair)
    • Liaises with New Westminster & District Labour Council – attend mtgs and supports campaigns
    • Co-liaise with STA Local Representatives to the BCTF

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns 
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues 
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints 
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources 
    • Foster and promote the cause of education 
    • Promote the professional development of teachers 
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment 
    PROFILE
  • Ziyad Shukri
    •  

    Ziyad Shukri

     

    Email: grieve1@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 592-8398

    Grievance Officer

    • Processes grievances for members
    • Coordinates all grievances, meetings, and communications about grievances
    • Monitors status of referrals to arbitration
    • Makes a regular report to STARA

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources
    • Foster and promote the cause of education
    • Promote the professional development of teachers
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment
    PROFILE
  • Kelli O’Malley
    •  

    Kelli O’Malley

     

    Email: grieve2@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 592-8397

    Grievance Officer

    • Processes grievances for members
    • Coordinates all grievances, meetings, and communications about grievances
    • Monitors status of referrals to arbitration
    • Makes a regular report to STARA

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources
    • Foster and promote the cause of education
    • Promote the professional development of teachers
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment
    PROFILE
  • Manjit Dulla
    •  

    Manjit Dulla

     

    Email: hs@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 635-3365

    Health & Safety Grievance Officer

    • Advises members and site-based committees about H&S issues
    • Liaises with STA Health & Safety Committee
    • Coordinates Health & Safety Training
    • Liaises with District Joint Health & Safety Committee
    • Supports members in WorkSafeBC claims and appeals
    • Works along with Accommodation Support Officer on health & safety issues

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources
    • Foster and promote the cause of education
    • Promote the professional development of teachers
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment
    PROFILE
  • Dana Neidig
    •  

    Dana Neidig

     

    Email: accommodations@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 592-8391

    Accommodations Officer

    • Supports members with sick leaves, medical and non-medical leaves
    • Attends monthly meetings with Health Services and BCTF Health & Wellness
    • Liaises with STA Health & Safety Committee
    • Represents STA on the EFAP Committee
    • Works along with Health & Safety/Grievance Officer on health & safety issues

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources
    • Foster and promote the cause of education
    • Promote the professional development of teachers
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment
    PROFILE
  • Pauline Veto
    •  

    Pauline Veto

     

    Email: services@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 592-8392

    Professional Support Services Officer

    • Coordinates Peer Support Program and Mentorship Program
    • Liaises with Local Specialist Associations
    • Liaises with SD#36 Department Head training
    • Oversees mediation team and training
    • Coordinates Teacher Professional Inquiry

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources
    • Foster and promote the cause of education
    • Promote the professional development of teachers
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment
    PROFILE
  • Erin Coleman
    •  

    Erin Coleman

     

    Email: pd@surreyteachers.org

    Phone: (604) 594-8588

    Professional Development Officer

    • Liaises with Pro-D committee
    • In collaboration with Convention Committee, organizes STA Convention
    • Liaises with district representatives on Pro-D initiatives
    • Supports Job Shares and organize job share meeting
    • Oversees Pro-D funds

    All Table Officers

    • Address member concerns
    • Interpret the Collective Agreement and assist members with Code of Ethics issues
    • Represent and support members in investigations/discipline and harassment complaints
    • Liaise with Senior Administration and/or Human Resources
    • Foster and promote the cause of education
    • Promote the professional development of teachers
    • Represent members and regulate relations with the employer through collective bargaining of terms and conditions of employment
    PROFILE
  • Lizanne Foster

    Lizanne Foster

    President

    pres@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 635-3360

  • Angela Marcakis

    Angela Marcakis

    1st Vice President

    1vp@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 592-8396

  • Amrit Kaur Sanghe

    Amrit Kaur Sanghe

    2nd Vice President

    2vp@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 592-8390

  • Ziyad Shukri

    Ziyad Shukri

    Grievance Officer

    grieve1@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 592-8398

  • Kelli O’Malley

    Kelli O’Malley

    Grievance Officer

    grieve2@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 592-8397

  • Manjit Dulla

    Manjit Dulla

    Health & Safety Grievance Officer

    hs@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 635-3365

  • Dana Neidig

    Dana Neidig

    Accommodations Officer

    accommodations@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 592-8391

  • Pauline Veto

    Pauline Veto

    Professional Support Services Officer

    services@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 592-8392

  • Erin Coleman

    Erin Coleman

    Professional Development Officer

    pd@surreyteachers.org
    (604) 594-8588

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