The PSTA is stronger because of the history and knowledge experienced members bring to the work of the PSTA Executive and Committees. It is also important to bring fresh voices and perspectives to help the PSTA evolve and grow. While I am excited to see new PSTA teachers join the Executive and Committees, it means we must say goodbye to some as well.
Jeff Joanette joined the PSTA Executive as an STF Councillor in 2012 and has since filled roles on the PSTA including Vice-President in 2015 and numerous working committees like the PSTA Student Scholarship Committee and the PSTA Teacher Wellness Committee. We might be saying good-bye for now, but we hope to see Jeff back again.
Amy Orth has represented PSTA members as an STF Councillor since 2014 and was instrumental in the 2016 PSSD/PSTA Teacher Time and Workload Intensification Survey. Amy is currently on leave and we hope to see her return to the PSTA Executive in the future.
Brenda Epp has been a consistent member of the PSTA LINC teams since 2015 and has represented PSTA members in several rounds of LINC negotiations.
Justin Sauer has been an active school staff liaison for many years and joined the PSTA Executive as a STF Councillor. 2020 was a tough year to join the PSTA Executive where all meetings were held online and we missed out on many of the typical opportunities learn from others and to network with teachers across the province at the STF Fall Council and the Annual Meeting of Council. Justin will be representing his school as a school staff liaison in 2021.
In 2020 we saw both Brandon Debert and Justin Olnhoff join the PSTA’s Professional Development Committee. Because of other commitments, Brandon and justin have stepped down from the PD Committee.