Welcome to the Vernon Teachers' Association!
We support and represent our members in Vernon, Lumby and Cherryville (within School District #22).
Our commitment to our members is to advocate for a safe space where members are valued, respected, and feel a sense of belonging in order to meet their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical needs.
We value our members' voices and energy. We support members with resources to engage and elevate the profession.
We believe that with ample support and space members will courageously and confidently embrace their creativity and passion. This will result in members flourishing in their profession while experiencing peace of mind and joy.
Meet Our Executive & Staff Members
Our members are always helping you to succeed
Cori Huizer
President
VTA office
president@vernonta.com
Billie Jo Beaudoin
Vice President
VTA Office & Beairsto Elementary
vp1@vernonta.com
Robin Coogan-Penner
Pro-D Chair
VTA Office & WL Seaton Secondary
pdchair@vernonta.com
Shawna Mitchell
Bargaining
Kidston Elementary
bargaining@vernonta.com
Resources
We provide amazing resources for our teachers!
Our Latest News
Keep up to date reading our latest news
$15,000 of Financial Support for People Impacted by Wildfires.
To help ease the burden of evacuations and loss, Community Savings Credit Union is providing up to $15,000 of financial support to help union members impacted by wildfires. We will provide $500 in funds directly to individual union members that require assistance. $15,000 will be distributed through the Kamloops & District Labour Council, North Okanagan Labour Council, and South Okanagan […]
New Teachers’ Zoom Gathering
The BCTF will host its last New Teachers’ Zoom Gathering (NTZG) on Wednesday June 23, 2021. Last fall, we were shocked by a video of a Trans student being physically assaulted on school property in BC. This last NTZG will give new teachers an opportunity to reflect and share thoughts and concrete ways to make […]