I am a dedicated educator with over 14 years of experience teaching across K–12 settings, including both elementary and high school in Catholic school systems. My work in the classroom has given me a strong understanding of the diverse needs of students, as well as the realities teachers face in their day-to-day roles.

I hold a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and I am currently working toward a Diploma in Human Resource Management. As part of this program, I have intentionally focused on courses in labour relations and organizational behaviour to deepen my understanding of the relationship between teachers and their employer, as well as the frameworks that guide that relationship.

I am committed to ongoing professional growth and to strengthening my ability to support teachers in meaningful ways. This spring, I will be taking an accounting course to further develop my capacity to support financial processes, including reimbursement, and to collaborate effectively with the Vice President of Finance.

Throughout my career, I have taken on a variety of leadership roles. I have served on eight different committees, most notably the Constitution and Policy Committee, LINC Negotiation Committee, and Teacher Relations Committee. These experiences have allowed me to contribute to decision-making processes and advocate for teachers at multiple levels.

In my current role as Catholic System Coordinator, I bring forward issues that impact teachers but are not addressed through collective agreements or legislation. I work collaboratively with the employer to raise awareness and to develop creative, practical solutions that support teachers in their work.

I am passionate about being a strong, informed, and collaborative voice for teachers, and I am committed to improving working conditions through thoughtful advocacy and continued learning.

Kelsey has been involved with the STA Executive for the past 7 years, and has held a number of roles in that time. She acted as the Substitute Teacher Chair for three years, working to advocate for the rights of substitutes in Saskatoon, and has held the role of Superannuation chair/co-chair for the last 5 years. Kelsey has also sat on a number of committees, including Convention, Public Relations, Social, Elections, Professional Learning, and Executive Honorariums. 

Outside of the STA, Kelsey has been teaching for 12 years, with a wide variety of experiences. She worked as a substitute teacher for a while, and has had contracted teaching experiences in schools from a wide variety of socioeconomic statuses, as well as a dual stream French school and the OLCE in 2020-2021. She has taught as a arts education specialist for K-8, as well as being a classroom teacher from Pre-K to Grade 5. She is currently a primary teacher at King George Community School.

Kelsey is excited to have to opportunity to move into new roles with the STA if given the chance. She brings her variety of experiences and working knowledge of the STA with her and hopes to continue to work the membership in meaningful ways within this new role. Thank you.

I’m running for Executive Vice-President of the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association because our association needs experienced, inclusive, and strategic leadership.

Our profession is in a pivotal moment. With another challenging round of provincial bargaining ahead, and ongoing local work across both Catholic and Public divisions, we need leadership that understands both the complexity of the issues and the importance of bringing members along in a unified way.

I current teach the incredible young people at Bethlehem High School where I also coach wrestling and serve as the STA Rep and STF staff liaison. I am a Saskatoon person through and through: I went to Caswell, St. Paul’s, Leger, and St. Joe’s, and later the U of S where I wrestled for the Huskies. I trained to be a teacher in Ottawa and have an MA from UCL’s Institute of Education focused on young people’s democratic formation and a PGCert from Oxford where I studied the history of indigenous-newcomer relations in Western Canada. I have now spent 16 years teaching middle and high school in the United Kingdom, Ontario, and now back home in Saskatoon, and My experience across different jurisdictions, systems, and school contexts gives me a broad perspective and bucketloads of creative ideas. 

This year, I have served on the STA Executive, the STF Provincial Council, and on multiple STA committees, including recently taking over as chair of the Members Professional Learning Committee. Previously, I have served in roles very similar to this one as both Vice President and President of a district teachers’ association in the U.K. 

As my executive colleagues will tell you, I am focused on how we work together. I believe we need to significantly strengthen communication with members and school representatives. We need to find new ways to move beyond one-way emails that don’t get read and surveys that feel like they have disappeared, and move toward stronger dialogue, consultation, and clarity about decisions. Trust and collective strength are not optional; they are essential if we are going to advocate effectively for our profession next year.

I bring a proven track record of leadership in complex educational environments. I have been a middle and high school teacher in both rural and urban schools and have served as a department head, head of year, and head of faculty. I have been a school governor for both elementary and high schools, been a member of teacher advisory groups for organizations like Amnesty UK and Young Citizens and served as lead mentor for teacher candidates. My academic work on classroom teaching and citizenship education has been published in both Canada and the U.K.

As a disabled teacher, I take inclusion seriously. Our association must be a place where all members are represented, supported, and able to contribute to our profession.

At this moment, the STA needs leadership that can organize, communicate, and lead with credibility across our full membership. I am ready to do that work. I would be honoured to have your support.