Executive

Introducing Your GVTA Executive for 2026-27.

GVTA School Reps are in bold print.

Table Officers:

  • President – Mike Urichuk (GVTA)
  • Vice-President – Kirsten Carman (GVC)
  • Secretary – Mary Eberling-Penner (PCS/EDW)
  • Treasurer – Susana Hawryshko (DO)

Standing Committees – Chair / Co-Chair:

  • Collective Bargaining
    • Jessica Riddell (GVC) / Crystal Kehler (BVS)
  • COSL Representative
    • Garrett Brook (COSL/PRS)
  • Education Finance
    • Vacant / Vacant
  • Employee Benefits
    • Kirsten Carman (GVC) / Crystal Kehler (BVS)
  • Equity & Social Justice
    • Val Harder (DO) / Karla Rootsaert (SWD/HES)
  • Indigenous Education
    • Victoria McIntosh (DO) / Vacant
  • Professional Development
    • Mike Urichuk (GVTA) / Jim Parry-Hill (SUB)
  • Public Relations
    • Jonathan Cullen (NPC) / Karla Rootsaert (SWD)
  • Teacher Wellness
    • Kirsten Carman (GVC) / Vacant
  • Workplace Health & Safety Liaison
    • Christan Froese (PLS)

Members-at-Large and Additional Executive Members:

  • Members-at-Large
    • (ECS)
    • (JRW)
    • (PDS) – Sam Goertsen
    • (PRS) – Patrick Derksen
    • (WES) – Cassidy Bassett
  • Provincial Executive
    • Joel Swaan (PLS)