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Notes on the upcoming BCPVPA elections

Voting info To be successful as President-elect, a candidate must receive 50%+1 of the votes cast.

If a second ballot is required, online voting will be held June 12 (late afternoon) until June 15 (5pm, PST).

Voting info Voting for Directors is scheduled for June 12 (late afternoon) until June 15 (5pm, PST HOWEVER if two ballots are required to determine the President-elect, the online voting for Directors will take place June 19 (late afternoon) until June 22 (5pm, PST).

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his special section of eNews contains statements from the BCPVPA members who have put their names forward for the upcoming election. President-elect: BCPVPA members will elect a President-elect who begins a one-year term on July 1, followed by a two-year term as President, and a oneyear term as Past-President. Ballots will be distributed via email on June 5 (late afternoon) and voting will remain open until June 8 (5 pm, PST). The candidates are:

• Darren Danyluk (Rocky Mountain) • David DeRosa (Kootenay-Columbia) • Carol-Ann Leidloff (Kootenay Lake)

Directors: BCPVPA members will elect four Directors to two-year terms, effective July 1. The candidates are:

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Susan Clough (Surrey) Steve Dalla Lana (Prince George) Karen Flello (Saanich) Beverly Forster (Bulkley Valley) Ashif Jiwa (Delta) Read Jorgensen (Greater Victoria) Susan Nichols (Vancouver Elementary)

Statements from all candidates follow on pages 2-11. In addition, speeches by candidates for President-elect at Chapter Council were recorded and are available for viewing:

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https://youtu.be/ajXwFQHg2rY

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Darren Danyluk

Candidate for President-elect

Voting begins late afternoon June 5 and continues until 5 pm (PST) June 8. If required, a second ballot will be held June 12–15.

Principal, David Thompson Secondary [email protected] to the system has decimated TTOC pools and taxed our members with the management of daily shortfalls. It is clear the welfare of our members did not feature greatly in planning a response to the ruling. The welfare of our members is further overlooked in the restoration of non-enrolling teacher ratios. The Strategic Plan of the BCPVPA concentrates the work of our Association upon these issues.

For an elaboration on points made in this commentary, visit: http://bit.ly/Danyluk y name is Darren Danyluk. I have been an educator in British Columbia since 1987, starting my career in Nechako. I began teaching in the tight knit community of Fort St. James. Having come from the Lower Mainland, life in a small community on Stuart Lake was an adjustment. It was an adjustment that stuck, and I have spent 30 years as an educator in rural communities. In 1995, I accepted a position as a vice-principal and joined the British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association. Since joining, I have served the membership of our Association as Chapter Representative, Chapter President, and Director. I wish to continue this service for our members as President-elect. I believe the BCPVPA to be the singular, authoritative voice of principals and vice-principals in British Columbia. It is the sole advocate for principals and vice-principals within the halls of government, wherein we need to advance our position to realize our objectives. Membership is important because leadership matters. The state of leadership in our schools matters greatly, and advocacy for that leadership will bring about the changes needed for healthy succession. Government decisions which fail to consider outcomes for our members are unacceptable. The restoration of contract language following the Supreme Court Ruling has had a significant impact for our members. Adding more teachers


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As a member of the Board, I participated in the review of our Strategic Plan. The pillars of the Plan shall focus my energies as President-elect. The BCPVPA will advocate for fair and total compensation for members. The concept of total compensation cannot be achieved until the benefits of our members are addressed. Our Association must continue to aggressively pursue this agenda. The BCPVPA will build the Association’s capacity to support members in their leadership roles. Our Association must expand the repertoire of Professional Learning on offer, addressing perceived gaps and leading the discussion of Continuing Professional Development. The Association will promote and advocate for the roles of principals and vice-principals. The well-being of our members must be a consideration of government. Negotiations, strategies, and innovations must examine the impacts upon our members and move forward only with measures to preserve a healthy work/life balance for our members. The Association will use technology to enhance communication and engagement with members and other audiences. The means to connect our membership in exciting ways exists. Our Association must continue to explore innovative measures to bring the advantages of membership to the field. It has been professionally fulfilling to serve this organization for more than 20 years, and I would be honoured to continue this service as President-Elect. Should you have any questions, wish to discuss my candidacy, or simply want to share your point of view, I will gladly make time to connect. Thank you for your consideration.

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David DeRosa



Principal, J Lloyd Crowe Secondary, Kootenay-Columbia [email protected] Twitter vide financial and professional benefits for members. https://twitter.com/principaldd

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In-depth personal, professional and platform descriptions may be found here: http://bit.ly/BCPVPA_DeRosa_Pres-Elect am a Principal and like you, I wear many hats. I am a teacher, learner, leader, manager, researcher, advocate and the holder of the Kleenex box. My school community keeps me busy, grounded, and reminds me daily that students are central to our work. The BCPVPA strategic plan has the needs of our membership at its forefront, but I believe our work will always be about students. We bring their voices and needs to all tables, literally and figuratively.


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Despite your limited time and busy schedules, I am grateful to have connected with so many BC colleagues. The conversations have been eye-opening, illuminating, and on many occasions inspiring. Your candid feedback, shared positives, and adversities have shaped the foundation for my vision, which reflects our current and future realities. With each connection, my admiration for the professional convictions of our membership grows and my vision for the BCPVPA becomes more defined, focussed, and resolute. This vision has 3 pillars: 1. The implementation of strategies to support members challenged by work-life balance and the engagement of our sector partners to define roles and responsibilities in developing new pro-active supports. 2. Developing leadership capacity and certification structures for PVPs, in and outside, of our jurisdiction. This revenue generating model could pro-

3. Compensation imbalances for PVPs and the 3Rs document provide the rationale for a common contract negotiation for members. Simply put, leaders and supervisors should receive compensation and benefits packages that reflect their roles responsibilities. I would also work to: • continue the professional leadership with Aboriginal worldviews for all learners, • increase the use of effective technologies for communication and professional growth for colleagues in remote areas and regions of our province, • differentiate professional learning supports to meet the unique contexts and needs of vice-principals and principals in their respective roles, • raise the profile of our members in their communities, their regions, and the province, and • bring the voices of our students, with their unique cultural and social contexts, to the tables and discussions that we engage in. My committee work, including Short Course, Contract Advisory, Professional Learning and currently, Mental Health and Wellness connects me to provincial colleagues and provides insight into the personal and provincial supports provided by the Association. I will provide a strong and respectful approach to leadership that acknowledges the challenging contexts that we have been working in with students at the foundation. I also bring years of experience as a VP, District and school principal, Chapter President, Contract Chair, and four years as BCPVPA Director. My passion for the work of the BCPVPA in promoting, supporting, and advancing your roles is why I have committed to running for President-elect. BC’s principals and vice-principals are proven leaders in education and deserve workplace environments that value health, happiness, and professional engagement. On June 6th, I would be honoured to receive your vote to continue this important work.


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Carol-Ann Leidloff



Principal, Trafalgar Middle School, Nelson [email protected]

For information about my experience and details on my three priorities, visit http://bit.ly/Leidloff


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e are entering a fascinating and challenging period in BC’s educational landscape. The Supreme Court Ruling has driven a shift in Districts that provides many opportunities for change, but also creates challenges that we, as building leaders, will be expected to resolve. Over the next few years, we will need to prepare our members to navigate these challenges, and position our Association to proactively influence the political scene in preparation for 2019 when the teachers’ contract will be re-negotiated. Over the next couple of years, I see the following areas as continuing priorities for our Association. Advocating for fair total compensation. While we have made significant progress on compensation, it continues to look different in every district. In addition to supporting our members in helping Districts move to the regional salary grids, we must also continue to develop a common contractual framework and improve our benefits packages. Our total compensation package needs to be better than those we supervise to mitigate the recruitment and retention issues we are experiencing in our districts. Workplace well-being will require sustained focus and advocacy, and must be a significant piece of the long-term vision for our Association. We must build a greater understanding of the role of Principals and

Vice-Principals with others outside our organization, for there to be a recognition that the requirements of the job are increasingly more complex and challenging. It is important to help develop mechanisms to support our members at all stages of their careers in building their capacity so that they can be effective in their roles, and able to manage the pace and workload in a sustainable manner. Principals and vice-principals are leaders in our communities and our Association is well positioned to advocate not only for our members, but also for our students’ and teachers’ mental health. We need to articulate the need for policy and a plan of action to support mental health for all. Healthy school leadership will help promote and sustain healthy school communities. Credentialing. As a result of Bill 11, the Teacher Regulation Branch has been discussing “credentialing” for BC’s Principals and Vice-Principals. The reality is that many of our newest members have little training or preparation before assuming their leadership roles. I believe our Association, through our Professional Learning program, can become the primary credentialing body for principals and vice-principals in BC. There are many opportunities for us to increase the profile of our Association and to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with organizations such as the Ontario Principals’ Council to expand the range of professional learning opportunities for our members. Credentialing will ensure that our newest members are well-prepared when they begin the job. This will raise the credibility of our members and build public confidence in the role we play in our schools. It is the next logical step in the evolution of our Association. If it’s coming our way, we must be well-positioned to influence and shape how it will roll out. It has been a privilege to work for you as a Director for the past three years and I would be honoured to serve as your next President.


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Susan Clough

Candidate for Director

Once a candidate has been successful as President-elect, voting for Directors will begin – either June 12 to 15 or June 19 to 22.

Principal, Westerman Elementary School, Surrey [email protected] at level A; attaining levels B and C, and, improving benefits. We must continue to develop a “top of mind” influential relationship with government. We absolutely deserve improved wages and benefits and we absolutely deserve to have our voices heard and valued.


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t has been a privilege to serve on the BCPVPA Board. The BCPVPA is an impressive Association of leaders! For many years I was a teacher in Coquitlam, a VP for six years in Langley, and, for 20 years, a principal in Surrey in small and large schools with varied income levels. As a leader of schools that offered a Ministry Resource Program for the Hearing Impaired, Late French Immersion, Social Development for students with severe behaviour, high English language learner populations, a segregated class of students with severe autism, District Intensive Fine Arts, and currently an inner city school, I bring a depth of experience to the BCPVPA from an insider’s perspective. These experiences help me to understand and support our members as they lead and manage their own schools. Years ago I was a facilitator for Short Course. The theme was, “It’s all about relationships.” Building relationships – with each other, within our Association, and our school, district, professional, and government communities – continues to be at the centre of our work to reach our strategic goals. We have been developing meaningful relationships, including those with BCPSEA and the Ministry of Education, and these have helped us to move our agenda forward including lifting the wage freeze. There is more to be done: having all of our members receive wages

One of my passions is mentoring for newly appointed Ps/VPs so that they can do the best that they can. The BCPVPA has begun its first steps on a continuum of mentoring. Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser said, “We are convinced that no teacher, no matter how talented, can get high equity and high quality for young people by working alone. The work is simply too difficult. Searching for colleagues who share your passion is crucial.” The same can be said for Ps/VPs. My plan is to work as a member of the BCPVPA team to develop mentoring programs to meet the needs of our members. As a member of the Board, I have supported the professional learning work of our staff, served on the Budget Committee, and the Work Intensification and Wellness Committee (WIWC). When it seemed Issues Forum might not be affordable, I advocated for this learning opportunity for our members at the Board table. When the WIWC expressed concern about wellness not having a clear focus in the strategic plan, I brought this forward to the Board. The Board agreed to move, “Advance a strategy to support member well-being” to the second objective of the goal, “Support the efficacy of school leadership provided by principals and vice-principals.” My plan is to continue to help our members build their leadership capacity and to keep well as they lead and manage the volume and complexity of their roles. It would be an honour to serve again as Director so that I may support our members, learn, lead, and facilitate. As Dr. Seuss said, “We’re on our way up! We’ll be seeing great sights! We’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights. Oh the places we’ll go.”


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Steve Dalla Lana



Principal, Westwood Elementary, Prince George [email protected]

We need to be recognized as a key player in the BC educational community

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have been honored to represent you, for the past two years, as a board member of your BC Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA). I believe it is important to continue to focus on the BCPVPA’s strategic plan. My focus is on the Three Cs: Compensation, Connections, and Capacity. Compensation: We need to achieve the full implementation of the regional salary grids. Our Association needs to continue to build relationships and work with our education partners to advance the case for fully-funded adjustments to compensation for our members. This compensation needs to include benefits. The Association needs to continue to advocate for and support our members in getting the increases they deserve. Connections: We all know the importance of the principal’s leadership to student learning. We too often get swamped with managerial tasks or get added duties that disrupt our work life balance. Our Association needs to continue to advocate for principals and vice-principals to have the time, resources, and support to be effective leaders. Leadership is about influence. We need to be strategic and strengthen our influence amongst our partners and the ministry.

Capacity: I joined the Association because it offered me professional learning and professional development. Our organization needs to be able to support the rapidly changing reality of educational leaders. We need to continue to provide opportunities like; Short Course one and two or the Supervision for Learning program 1 and 2. To support these programs, we need to explore ways of gaining long-term funding for a provincial leadership development strategy. I have 12 years’ experience as a leader in Prince George School District in both the elementary and secondary settings. I have been an executive member of my Chapter representing the members on several local committees, on the contract negotiation team, and as my district’s representative for the BCPVPA’s Contract Advisory Committee. My many roles in my chapter and as a BCPVPA board member have helped develop my understanding of and ability to work with the complex issues and challenges principals and vice-principals face on a daily basis. I ask you for your support so we can continue to keep the BCPVPA in the forefront of the educational community in Canada.


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Karen Flello



Principal, SIDES, Saanich [email protected]


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y name is Karen Flello, and I would be honoured to serve you as a member of the Board of Directors. I have been an educator in BC for 27 years, working as a secondary teacher in Greater Victoria and as a secondary teacher and administrator in Saanich. I am Principal of the South Island Distance Education School (SIDES), a K–12 public Distributed Learning School serving more than 3000 students. During my nine years as an administrator, I have represented and served my administrative colleagues through our local Chapter as the Contract Chair (2009 – present) and as a member of our Pro D Committee. Further, I have served as an executive member of the BC Distributed Learning Administrators’ Association (BCDLAA) in the roles of founding Director, President and Past President (2011 – present). I have represented both the BCPVPA and the BCDLAA as a DL representative in multiple meetings and working groups with the Ministry of Education. Throughout my administrative career, I have been grateful for the support I have received from the BCPVPA – attending Short Course (2009), participating in the Coach Approach to Leadership (2011-12), and representing Saanich at Contract & Legal Seminars and Chapter Council meetings. Having access to the collective experience, expertise, and wisdom of the

Directors and the Contract and ProD teams has been invaluable in my growth as a leader and to my work on behalf of my colleagues, particularly as it applies to our work in the areas of contract and compensation. I feel it is imperative to give back, and I believe that as a Director I would be in the position to do that. Specifically, I would have opportunities to: · provide a voice for our administrators of Distributed Learning schools and programs – an area which has largely been absent from the conversation but which represents a substantial number of administrators from more than 50 public DL schools and programs around the province; · support the critical work of the BCPVPA in pursuing fair and appropriate compensation for principals and vice-principals and in navigating the critical issue of “compensation tied to performance” in such a way that it does not damage or compromise our professional learning and growth; · advocate for principals and vice-principals who continue to absorb the pressure from both “above and below,” recognizing that capacity is not limitless and that mental health and wellbeing are issues of great concern in our ranks; · support administrators in honouring and acting upon the calls to action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; and, · support the continued mentorship and professional growth support that is offered to our members through our Association. I believe, and research proves, that school leadership is a critical indicator of student success. But we cannot do our jobs and provide leadership in isolation; we cannot work to our potential when we are feeling stretched, undervalued or alone. The work of the BCPVPA is to provide community for administrators which can help them to thrive, and it would be a great honour to be able to participate in this work. I thank you for your consideration and support.


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Beverly Forster



Principal, Muheim Elementary/École Muheim, Bulkley Valley [email protected]

an appreciation for the diversity of challenges we face daily as educational leaders. Our Association is more important now than ever as we pursue fair and total compensation. In some districts, we continue to have to work extremely hard to get to the given levels on the 3R grid.


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am Bev Forster from the School District 54 (Bulkley Valley) and I am seeking your support to serve the BCPVPA as Director. I have come to this place in time through a desire to contribute my voice to the larger provincial conversation. I have been a principal for the past 15 years; prior to that I began my career in a small rural school in Quick, BC. I have had the honour of leading four schools. My current school is a large Dual Track French Immersion Elementary School in Smithers, which has a substantial Indigenous population. Each school I have been at has provided me with different challenges and significant learning opportunities. I am a learner at heart and through this Association have connected with colleagues from across the province as Chapter Professional Development Representative and President. I have been working closely with the BCPVPA for the last eight years. I worked with a team on the initial Supervision for Learning committee and as part of that team assisted in developing Supervision for Learning training DVDs that are now used at the local Chapter level. I participated in the Coach Approach to Leadership series and I am proud to have facilitated at Short Course for the last two years. Through my work at Chapter Council, I have gained

As we renew the BCPVPA strategic plan our priorities and strategies must adapt to the impetuous times we live in. Public education in BC is at a pivotal stage and we need the expertise to ensure the best for the students that enter our buildings. With the revised curriculum, new reporting guidelines, and the world of technology presenting challenges to many educators, principals and vice-principals need growing access to the amazing Professional Learning opportunities that this Association can provide. We need to continue advocating for principals and vice-principals by building on work done by our current and former boards to remain a trusted voice at the education table. As performance models become a reality, we need to ensure we have a voice in building a growth plan model that is collaborative and truly develops leadership skills. Finally, we need to continue developing a comprehensive mental health strategy to ensure our members find balance in their lives. I indicated earlier I am a learner at heart and I believe strongly in this Association. If elected, I promise to bring a broad-based perspective to the Board table that includes my rural background and provincial outlook. The role, I believe, of a Board member requires passion and commitment to be a voice that is heard at all levels. I would be honoured to be that voice and serve my colleagues across the province as director and invite you to vote for me. Thank you in advance for your support.


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Ashif Jiwa



Principal, Cougar Canyon Elementary, Delta [email protected] principals are vital during this period. We must lead with our hearts, and let our voices be heard loud and clear. Our scope of influence is broad, which makes it exciting to be an administrator. If I am elected to the Board of Directors for our Association, I will strongly advocate for our members and the system that we work in. Ultimately, this advocacy will impact students in our schools in a positive way.

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absolutely love being a principal! In this profession we listen empathetically, guide gently, and support unwaveringly, all with the intention of helping children live up to their full potential. My good friend and colleague, Matt J., said at his last principals’ meeting before he retired, ‘I was lucky enough to have a job that allowed me to come to school everyday, and be with children.’ What a great perspective! I keep Matt’s words in mind, especially on those days that don’t go exactly as planned. Colleagues, my name is Ashif Jiwa and I am running for the position of Director for the BCPVPA. I am currently the Principal of Cougar Canyon Elementary School in North Delta, my home for the last seven years. There is no better way to start my day than to greet students and parents as they arrive to school. Connecting with people is definitely the best part of my job. Hearing the stories of a child’s lacrosse game or about a parent’s new job are the connections that make our roles so important and a source of joy. Education, in particular public education, is going through an interesting time. A little bit of change, plus a tad of redesign, coupled with a new generation of work force. and sprinkled with some politics, all adds to this fascinating time. Principals and vice-

For the last seven years I have been a member of our local Association. I began as a Professional Learning Rep, which led to me taking on the role of the Geographic Rep that would attend the Chapter Council meetings. This is where my interest for the provincial perspective was heightened and connecting with colleagues from all over the province was definitely a highlight. From that role, I moved on to being the Vice-President for two years, and now the Chapter President. The strength of collaboration is a powerful force and building networks among principals and vice-principals would be a focus if I were to be elected Director. Learning is lifelong. It is lifelong for our students, for our teachers, and especially for us as educational leaders. From being an active member of our local Association’s professional learning committee, to working on the BCPVPA steering committee for the Connecting Leaders Conference, and the staff at our school on professional learning, I truly embody the passion for life-long learning. If elected, I would help continue the wonderful work that our Association is doing to provide meaningful professional learning opportunities for our members, often done by our members for our members. Our local Association has always felt supported by the BC Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association and I would be honoured to serve as a Director. I would take this role seriously and would bring the same passion, care, and dedication to it as I do, being the Principal at Cougar Canyon School.


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Read Jorgensen



Principal, View Royal Elementary, Greater Victoria [email protected]

As a director I am interested in supporting our members in promoting three different areas.

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y name is Read Jorgensen and I am running for a position on the Board of Directors for the British Columbia Principals’ & Vice Principals’ Association. I am currently the Principal of View Royal Elementary School in the Greater Victoria District #61. I have served in public education for 28 years in Saskatchewan and British Columbia starting as a Music and Drama teacher, followed by 16 years in administration; 12 years as Principal in five different schools. In the past two years I served as the President of our Chapter in Greater Victoria and now as Past President. I also have experience at the provincial level working with the BCPVPA Supervision 4 Learning Committee and most recently working with the Professional Learning Advisory Committee. I am excited about the opportunity to serve our organization and I believe that I can bring a skill set that will complement our already dynamic Board of Directors. In addition to my experience in public schools, I have an MBA, and several years ago worked outside of public schools in the field of international for profit education that provided me an opportunity to look back on our industry and practices from a different perspective and to acquire different skills not commonly found in public education.

First is to continue the strong advocacy begun by the BCPVPA in the past year regarding our role in the education system. It is critical that our public, provincial government, local boards, and employee partners hear our voice as a trusted source and understand the important roles performed by principals and viceprincipals. We are, by nature, humble at heart and we need to remind ourselves, and our partners, of our vital role in this entire enterprise. The second area of interest is in continuing to support strong, relevant, practical professional development by creating learning opportunities that support administrators in their day-to-day responsibilities. Most importantly we need to foster specific skills that sustain and grow our members as we handle these increasingly complex and demanding roles. Last but not least, I am interested in the health and welfare of our members. With so many people counting on us day-to-day, including our families, we have all felt that sense of increasing pressure. I hope we can start an important dialogue with members to understand work pressures and to talk about common areas of concern. In addition, we need to promote a culture where it is OK to reach out for help and support and, in turn, to help and support others. I am looking forward to working with the BCPVPA Board of Directors and our members to solving some of these future challenges and hope that you will allow me to serve you as we as we tackle these defining issues.


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Susan Nichols



Principal, General Wolfe Elementary, Vancouver [email protected] Leadership development and succession planning. Much has already been done by the BCPVPA in this area, and it is important we keep building on these strengths to support those new to the profession as well as provide a source of inspiration and renewal for those Ps/VPs with more experience. Total compensation including benefits. Thanks to the advocacy and hard work of the BCPVPA, progress has been made on compensation for our members in many districts. Further work is needed, especially in the area of ensuring our benefits are equal to or better to the staff we supervise.


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ho am I? My name is Susan Nichols, and I’m proud to have been an integral part of the transition team that led our local Association (Vancouver Elementary) back to full Chapter status with BCPVPA this past year. In addition to this role, I am currently privileged to be the President of our Vancouver Association and a representative to Chapter Council. In addition to my service with our local Association over many years and BCPVPA over the past year, I have been an educator for 29 years, including eight years as a Principal, five years as a VP, and many years of elementary teaching. I believe passionately in public education and the role of the Principal and Vice-Principal in leading and supporting caring, safe, and healthy public schools. However, I recognize that our roles have become increasingly complex and demanding, and that often the demands of the role may distract our attention from our core focus: students. I am also a mother, a wife, a dog-lover, an avid hiker and enjoy spending time at our place in Whistler whenever I can.

Workload/complexity. The role of P/VP has changed so much since I first started in administration, and next year, many of us are looking at supervising more adults in our building with the same amount of administrative time we had this year. Continued advocacy for increased administration time to accompany increased leadership/management expectations will be important in the coming years.

Why now? When Vancouver Elementary was thinking about whether to rejoin BCPVPA, one of the rationales I discussed most with our members was our need for a stronger provincial voice, and the advocacy and support a provincial association could offer us. I also talked about what Vancouver could bring to the BCPVPA. Despite the challenges of working in a district that is so often in the news, I am incredibly proud of the work our Principals and Vice-Principals do and am committed to encouraging and supporting them to become active and full participants in the BCPVPA, both for their benefit and for the benefit of their colleagues around the province. While I How can I serve the BCPVPA? My colleagues de- am a new face in the BCPVPA, I am excited to offer scribe me as organized, efficient, hardworking, and my service as a prospective Board member. I believe able to work collaboratively to accomplish goals — all my skills, knowledge, and passion will enable me to required skills to succeed as a BCPVPA Board mem- represent you and to continue the important work of ber. While there are many issues that deserve our at- our Association, united in representing the interests tention, I believe that our focus as a provincial Asso- and needs of Vice-Principals and Principals in every district of the province. ciation needs to be in the following areas: eNews election statements/11