Table Officers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Lizanne Foster
President
pres@surreyteachers.org
(604) 635-3360-
Angela Marcakis
1st Vice President
1vp@surreyteachers.org
(604) 592-8396 -
Amrit Kaur Sanghe
2nd Vice President
2vp@surreyteachers.org
(604) 592-8390 -
Ziyad Shukri
Grievance Officer
grieve1@surreyteachers.org
(604) 592-8398 -
Kelli O’Malley
Grievance Officer
grieve2@surreyteachers.org
(604) 592-8397 -
Manjit Dulla
Health & Safety Grievance Officer
hs@surreyteachers.org
(604) 635-3365 -
Dana Neidig
Accommodations Officer
accommodations@surreyteachers.org
(604) 592-8391 -
Pauline Veto
Professional Support Services Officer
services@surreyteachers.org
(604) 592-8392 -
Erin Coleman
Professional Development Officer
pd@surreyteachers.org
(604) 594-8588
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