SOTA Executive

robert lavoie

I have been teaching for 23 years mainly in Seven Oaks school division. I have served on SOTA Executive on the Economic Welfare committee and as a member at large. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to serve the teachers of Seven Oaks School Division once again. I find the work challenging and rewarding. At this time in my career I plan to work with Educators in the community to continue in the betterment of their professional lives. I have enjoyed my years as a teacher and appreciated the efforts made by past Executive councils to make those years productive and successful. Outside of my professional life I am an avid Hot Yoga enthusiast and traveler. I also spend my time relaxing with my family and son Daniel.

vice-president

jamie krutkevich slight

I have been a teacher in Seven Oaks for eight years, and am looking forward to serving as your past president this year. Although being president offers many different challenges than a classroom, it has been an interesting and enlightening learning experience. Helping to improve the working lives of teachers so they can excel at doing what they do best has always been my priority, and that will continue in my role as Past President. I look forward to sharing my perspective from the Past President chair and I am honoured to continue to advocate for the teachers in Seven Oaks.

past president

joyce nault

Hello everyone! This year will be my 31^st year as a Seven Oaks teacher and S.O.T.A. member. In my capacity a Resource/Learning Support Teacher at Leila North, I am aware and fully appreciate the numerous demands and expectations being placed on the classroom teacher. As a member of your executive, my intentions are to work along with my colleagues in our effort to find ways to support and/or change the environment teachers presently find themselves in. I look forward to continuing to serve you as an executive member in the capacity of S.O.T.A. Treasurer.

treasurer

elisha dahl

I have been teaching grade 3 at Victory school for 5 years. I have enjoyed helping coach the Cross Country team, badminton, as well as Team Handball. This was the first year I have been Head Councillor at my school. Being Head Councillor and going to council meetings has developed a strong interest in helping others in Seven Oaks. I am looking forward to learning more by being on Executive and giving back to the much deserving members of SOTA.

secretary

hasmita trivedi

I have been teaching for a total of 27 years and out of that, 22 have been in Seven Oaks School Division. I am presently teaching at Riverbend School. Having the opportunity to work as a Head councillor, Member at Large, and presently the Chair of the Professional Development Committee has given me many opportunities to further appreciate the time and effort that is in put in by members of the Executive. I look forward to another year of working with an enthusiastic and hardworking Executive.

professional issues

karen mozdzen

I am currently teaching at H.C. Avery School as a guidance counsellor. I have taught in the Prairie Spirit and Seven Oaks School Division. My teaching experience includes teaching K-9 as well as music and special education. My experiences with SOTA have included being a Head Councillor and being a Member at Large for the executive. I look forward to serving on the SOTA Executive another year and contributing to the ongoing decisions and advocacy for SOTA members.

member at large

darren roy

I am entering into my 9th year teaching in Seven Oaks, at Leila North. I am also going into my fifth year with a 3-year middle years multi-age. I have directed and produced 8 musicals at the school . I enjoy reading and my favourite authors are Stephen King, Eric Walters, and Jeff Kinney (of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series). In SOTA I have helped with the hospitality room during the A.G.M. and I look forward to taking on the role as member-at-large with the association in the 2011-2012 school year.

member at large

catherine robertson

Hello everyone. I have been teaching for eight years in the division. I am currently at O.V. Jewitt School teaching a multi-age 4-5 class. I have been on the SOTA executive for two years now and have enjoyed being involved in the discussions and activities. Last year I became the sole editor of the ACORN and have been involved with the planning of other activities such as the wine and cheeses. I am happy to be working with such wonderful and dedicated people on your executive and hope to work towards supporting all of our members. Thank you for the opportunity and please feel free to contact me in regards to the ACORN!

member at large

derek sholdice

I have been teaching in Seven Oaks School Division for 10 years, all ten of which have been at Maples Collegiate. During those years I have taught primarily math, some grade nine science, and had the opportunity to teach within a school based athletic program. I have been involved in several school committees, as most teachers are, and have enjoyed the challenges and successes of these endeavours. Previous to my teaching career I played football in the C.F.L. with the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. I look forward to the challenge of being part of SOTA.

member at large

kerri waldbauer

I am a grade 6 classroom teacher in my 7^th year at Leila North Community School. I have taught in both the French Immersion and English programs and have enjoyed both. I keep busy in the school coaching, serving on several committees and being involved with our school musical, talent shows and family fitness nights. One of my passions is teaching and learning about Space Science. I am very involved with the Canadian National Marsville program and I help to train teachers who are new to the program. To extend my learning, I have attended programs at the Canadian Space Agency and the U.S. Space and Rocket Centre. Outside of school I enjoy playing soccer and have been Ukrainian dancing for 26 years.

This year I was inspired by our school’s SOTA representatives to attend the Resolutions Committee meetings. I have been moved by the passion and commitment of the committee members to become involved with the Executive myself. I am looking forward to attending the annual general meeting and having the opportunity to work with the Executive to make a difference for SOTA members.

member at large

elizabeth walker

After being a parent volunteer in 1991, which led to substituting as a para, then becoming a full time para, I decided that teaching was the career path I wanted to follow. I began my education towards becoming a teacher in 1993 and after graduation began my teaching career in the Seven Oaks School Division in 1998. I continued to attend university obtaining a degree in physical education, and a post-bac in special education. My interests outside of the classroom include traveling, belly dancing, and classical voice lessons (although you will never hear me sing in public!). I love to spend time with my husband, two children, and my Wheaton Terrier, Bailey. I am honoured to have the opportunity to serve with the SOTA Executive and pledge to work hard on behalf of its membership!

member at large

leslie deck

I have been teaching in Seven Oaks for 16 years. Since 2005 I have been a strong advocate for the members of Seven Oaks on the SOTA executive as Secretary, Member at Large, and for the last two years Economic Welfare Chair and Vice-President. I have also been involved in many SOTA executive initiatives such as social events, SOTA Wear, Educational Leave, Education Finance, SOTA/Board PD Fund, and Resolutions. Working closely with the SOTA President and Past President along with MTS involvement via AGM, Metro and Provincial Meetings and Seminars, I have acquired the historical and current knowledge and experience which has prepared me for the role as your SOTA President. Colleagues whom I work with know my commitment and dedication to SOTA. I am honoured to continue to work on your behalf as SOTA President.

president