President’s Welcome

Hello SHETA Members,

I trust this message finds you all in good spirits despite the challenges this year posed! With the academic year drawing to a close, I wanted to provide a brief update on what has been happening within SHETA this past year.

First and foremost, our Mini-Conference held in October was a delightful success! Delegates had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a day of learning and networking, all while engaging in hands-on activities such as creating beautiful ribbon skirts, exploring the world of medicinal herbs and recipes, and crafting beaded lanyards.

At the conference, we also conducted our SHETA Annual General Meeting, during which we introduced our revamped SHETA Board of Director Roles. We are optimistic that these new role alignments will better serve the needs of our membership. Additionally, it was with great pleasure that we welcomed Katie Kulchar back to our team. With that said, we are always looking to welcome new members to our Board, so please reach out to learn more.

Despite the challenges posed by the uncertainty surrounding job actions, the SHETA Board of Directors met in person in November and virtually in May. We understand the importance of staying connected with our members, and while face-to-face interactions were limited, we endeavoured to provide support through our online resources and social platforms. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so please do not hesitate to share how we can enhance our support for you and your classroom needs.

On a regrettable note, I must inform you of the official cancellation of the Conference planned for Tisdale in October. Following a decisive “NO” vote and considering the potential impact on our Conference Director, her planning team, and the community of Tisdale, we deemed it necessary to make this difficult decision. However, we remain hopeful for the future. Once the dust settles from the contract negotiations, we eagerly anticipate reconvening as a collective to continue our tradition of connection and mutual learning.

As the school year draws to a close, I wish each of you a restful and rejuvenating summer break. We look forward to collaborating with you again in the 2024 – 2025 school year.

Warm regards,

Michelle Hardy

SHETA President