Lambton-Kent Elementary Occasional Teachers'
Karen Churcher
President
Karen has been your President since Sept. 2016 and on your Local Executive for the past 20 years. Karen became a member of the Lambton Kent Elementary Occasional Teacher Local 2001. She is dedicated to this Local and will work hard for you as your President. She is committed to working alongside members, dedicating her efforts to expanding and bringing awareness to the many issues that affect the Local’s membership. Karen is a Union Activist and is very involved at both the Local and Provincial levels. Karen works closely with the Executive team to help make the job of an Occasional Teacher safe, healthy, progressive and fulfilling. She would like to ensure Occasional Teachers are recognized for their contributions to the students they teach as well as to the teaching profession. Karen can often be heard breaking down the stigma of "Just an OT". She strongly supports that we are certified Teachers who hold a unique role and responsibility in the education system.
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Please feel free to email anytime at preslkeot@bell.net
Mary Ellen Davison
Vice President / Treasurer
Mary Ellen has been a committed member of the Lambton Kent Occasional Teachers’ Local since 2011. She has progressively taken on additional leadership responsibilities within the organization, serving on the executive since 2018 and currently is your Treasurer and Vice President. Mary Ellen has participated in three rounds of Collective Bargaining as a member of the Local Bargaining Team and has completed the Collective Bargaining Academy course through ETFO. Since 2019, she has attended the Annual General Meeting on behalf of the Local each year. Mary Ellen manages the Local's webpage, ensuring effective communication within the organization.
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Outside of her professional commitments, Mary Ellen values spending quality time with family and friends across the province. During the summer months, she enjoys cycling along the St. Clair River, reading, and hiking throughout Ontario.
Sheri Henderson
Secretary
Lisa Taylor-Figaro
Executive Member
This is Lisa's second term as a member of the LKEOT executive. She is the mother to one teenage son and has been an Occasional Teacher in the LKDSB for the past 14 years. She enjoys Occasional Teaching because it allows flexibility and the opportunity to work in many different school environments. Lisa enjoys gardening, cooking and cheering on her son's baseball team in her spare time.
Callie Wright
Executive Member
Sarah Gordon
Executive Member
Sarah Gordon is an Occasional Teacher with over 20 years of experience, bringing energy and dedication to the classrooms of the LKDSB! You'll find her helping students in both elementary and secondary schools, as she loves the variety of working across all age levels.
Whether she's stepping in for a day or tackling a Long Term Occasional (LTO) role, Sarah is a passionate supporter of her colleagues. She has even served on the Occasional Teacher executive boards at both the elementary and secondary levels. Sarah stays sharp by attending provincial training events and is a committed cheerleader for better working conditions for her fellow Occasional Teachers.
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When she's not in the classroom, Sarah is busy keeping up with her two teenagers and loves unwinding by spending quality time with friends and family.