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BCPTA Committees

We are always interested in new (and old) members getting involved in the various committees.

Committee members are the “cogs” that turn the BCPTA wheel! Read on to find out more about the committees and what they entail.

Education Committee

Helen Ritchie (Education Director)

The Event Coordinator position is available. Click here to find out more about this role (Event Coordinator)

The Marking Coordinator position is available. Click here to find out more about this role (Marketing Coordinator)

Lianne Naguiat (Vendor Coordinator)

Jonathan Boudin (Play Café Coordinator)

The Education Committee is a vital part of the BCPTA and is responsible for organizing and facilitating professional development through workshops, lectures and other events. Members of this very active committee:

  • Propose and research appropriate workshop topics
  • Find speakers
  • Book venues and set up any catering
  • Advertise
  • Gather needed materials
  • Coordinate workshops
  • Coordinate Play Cafés
  • Building on the eLearning Library

Anti-Racism Committee

Crystal James

Natascha Lawrence

Kaela Blahey

Kiilea Saunders Mason

The ARC collaborates to support the BCPTA and BCPTA board members to stay accountable to our anti-racism commitment. It is made up of both Anti-Racism Committee BIPOC Advisor Members and Anti-Racism Committee Members

Communications

Charlotte King-Harris (Communications Director)

  • Coordinating advertising
  • Updating and managing BCPTA’s social media accounts

Credentialing Committee

Charlotte King-Harris (Credentialing Chair)

Kimberly Ajele (Credentialing Application Reviewer)

Allison Thomson (Credentialing Renewal Reviewer)

  • Reviewing applications
  • Ensuring CE renewal accountability
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PO Box 19009 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC
V6K 4R8

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