I began my career in Edmonton as a science teacher before returning to teach in Saskatoon at Montgomery School, Bedford Road Collegiate, and most recently at Evan Hardy Collegiate. Prior to teaching, I spent a decade in biomedical research, but my experience teaching English abroad shifted my focus towards education. This led me to channel my passion for science into the classroom. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I am actively involved in the Saskatoon Teachers' Association, contributing to the STA and STF as an SSR (and SSL in the recent past) as well as turns on the Executive Expense, PD, and Election (when we still did in person vote tallying) Committees. I have also regularly served as a non-Executive Member at STF Council. I am committed to improving education and maintaining a transparent and collaborative educational community.

I am a dedicated and passionate Grade 4 teacher committed to the advancement of public education and the empowerment of fellow teachers. I believe in the transformative power of education. Beyond the classroom, I am invested in the community and am passionate about advocating for positive change within the field. I believe that collaboration and solidarity among educators are essential for driving meaningful progress in public education. As such, I am eager to leverage my skills, experiences, and passion for teaching to contribute to the association's initiatives. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded educators and contribute to the Saskatoon Teachers' Association.

Katie has been a teacher for 12 years, half of those with Regina Catholic School Division in high school and the other half with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools in elementary school. As the current Chair for the Constitution and Policy Committee for the STA, Katie was worked hard to build an understanding of the STA Finances in order to develop sound policy. She hopes to extend her knowledge of financial practices and to act on the policies she has co-created by working as the Vice-President of Finance. Katie has an eye for detail and a rule-following nature that would be well-suited to the role and responsibilities of the Vice-President of Finance. She would ensure consistent, honest, and transparent communication of how the STA is allocating Member's funds. Vote Katie Groskopf for Vice-President of Finance! 

Kelsey has been involved with the Saskatoon Teachers' Association in several ways since 2017. This has included time as a School Staff Representative, as well as being on the STA Executive for the past five years.

As an executive member, she has been the Substitute Teacher Representative (2021-2023) and Executive Representative to Substitute Teachers (2023-present). She has also chaired and co-chaired the Superannuation Committee since June of 2021, a project which she is very passionate about. In addition to the committees she chairs, she has worked with the Convention, Executive Expense Allowance, and Executive Professional Learning Committees.

Kelsey loves her work with the STA Executive and is especially interested in substitute teacher rights, superannuation, and member engagement. If she has the opportunity to continue in this role, she would also like to be more involved with the mentorship of new teachers. She is hopeful that she will have the opportunity to continue working with the STA Executive next year.

I have been an educator in Saskatoon since 2006, having taught across various elementary classroom grades. For the past eight years, I have worked as a French Immersion Learning Assistance Teacher, presently holding this role at Saskatoon French School.

I take pride in representing my school on the STA, a responsibility I have undertaken on and off over the last 15 years. The past couple years I’ve been diving deeper into our association - attending the rally in Regina, volunteering at our Saskatoon mini rally, and working as a site deputy during every strike day.  I have also recently joined a new STA committee - the Executive Allowance Committee. Additionally, I have previously served on a committee with the STF.

However, It's time for the next step! I hope to be elected as an Executive Member of the STA, so I can help to lead the STA towards its “Big, open, and transparent” future.    

Christian is a teacher at Holy Cross.

Cathlia Ward is an Elementary School Teacher with Saskatoon Public Schools. Originally from the East Coast of Canada she has called Saskatoon home since August 2020 with her husband and two young children. Cathlia brings with her a diverse academic background that includes a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies (double minor in French and Business Admin), a Bachelor of Education, Early Years and a Post-Grad Diploma in Human Resources (Labour Relations) all obtained from the University of New Brunswick. Prior to teaching Cathlia worked in various roles including sports administration as well as several years as a political aid as a special assistant to an MLA. Years of high-level athletics enable Cathlia to bring a championship mindset to every aspect of her life. Cathlia has competed in the sport of curling at some of sport's highest levels including a Junior World Championship and the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Cathlia aims to bring the same levels of dedication, precision, excellence and determination to her professional endeavors and looks forward to serving as a strong advocate for teachers in Saskatoon.