CANDIDATE FOR PSTA PRESIDENT: Chad Williams
My name is Chad Williams and I currently teach grade two at Venture Heights and pre-service teachers in Curriculum Studies at the U of S. I am eager and excited to accept the nomination for Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association president, and I am seeking your support.
I am currently in my 14th year of teaching, and in my 12th year with Prairie Spirit School Division where I have taught elementary, middle years and high school. I have been fortunate to be a part of K-8, K-12, and 9-12 schools. These experiences are necessary and pivotal in ensuring the president speaks for all teachers in our school division.
In addition to my role as a classroom teacher with PSSD, I currently hold or have held the following positions:
- PSTA councillor
- Member of the LINC committee
- Member of the PD committee
- Chair of the LGBTQ2S ad hoc committee
I currently sit on the following Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation / Canadian Teachers’ Federation committees:
- Supporting Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Mathematics Working Committee (STF)
- Practicum Advisory Committee (U of S – STF)
- Advisory Committee on Diversity and Human Rights – Alternate (CTF)
- Professional Growth Network – Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers’ Society – Past-President (STF)
My experience working closely with PSSD and the STF will ensure we maintain positive relationships and productive dialogue, while supporting and advocating for teachers and students.
As we continue to work closely with PSSD over the next two years, I believe we need to focus on the following:
- Staff and student well-being
- Teacher intensification with EDSBY roll out
- Lasting effects of COVID-19 on teaching and learning
- Data collection to better prepare for next LINC negotiation
- Better understand the impact of Learning Facilitators
My experience in teaching, committee work, and professional development facilitation has given me the skills, knowledge, and experiences to be the stronger voice for teachers the PSTA needs as president.
If you have any questions regarding my potential leadership as PSTA president, feel free to reach out via email at chad.williams@spiritsd.ca. I would be happy to continue conversations with PSSD teachers around what matters to you.
Regards,
Chad Williams
