2022/2023 LATA Executive
President: Jennifer Chobotiuk
Jennifer graduated from the University of Lethbridge with her B.Ed. in 2003. Since then she has taught in a variety of roles and settings in both Alberta and British Columbia. Through her experience she has developed a passion for supporting diverse learners. Jennifer has been fully immersed in her role as a Resource Teacher for the past 6 years in the Vancouver School District . She uses her collaborative nature and creativity to work with classroom teachers to support all of their students.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Lethbridge with her B.Ed. in 2003. Since then she has taught in a variety of roles and settings in both Alberta and British Columbia. Through her experience she has developed a passion for supporting diverse learners. Jennifer has been fully immersed in her role as a Resource Teacher for the past 6 years in the Vancouver School District . She uses her collaborative nature and creativity to work with classroom teachers to support all of their students.
Vice-President: Danielle Neer
Click to see Danielle's bio from our January newsletter.
Click to see Danielle's bio from our January newsletter.
Past President: Dennis Mousseau
Treasurer: Sylvie Afilal
I am Sylvie Afilal and I teach Early French Immersion in Surrey. I have an interest in Learning Assistance because as a classroom teacher I find that when I have a collaborative approach with the Learning Support Teacher (that is the title of Learning Assistance Teachers in Surrey) I can best support students in my classroom as they are leaning in an additional language. I am proud to serve LATA as treasurer this year.
I am Sylvie Afilal and I teach Early French Immersion in Surrey. I have an interest in Learning Assistance because as a classroom teacher I find that when I have a collaborative approach with the Learning Support Teacher (that is the title of Learning Assistance Teachers in Surrey) I can best support students in my classroom as they are leaning in an additional language. I am proud to serve LATA as treasurer this year.
Members-at-large:
Andrea Hoeving
Andrea Hoeving has been a teacher in BC for nearly 20 years with a wide variety of experience including a wide breadth of grade levels and both private and public teaching experience. She received her B.Ed (elementary/middle) from UBC, Inclusive Education Graduate Diploma from VIU, and is currently completing her thesis to finish her Masters in Special Education. Currently Andrea is a learning support teacher in an inner-city elementary school in SD 34 and is a council member of LATA.
Andrea Hoeving has been a teacher in BC for nearly 20 years with a wide variety of experience including a wide breadth of grade levels and both private and public teaching experience. She received her B.Ed (elementary/middle) from UBC, Inclusive Education Graduate Diploma from VIU, and is currently completing her thesis to finish her Masters in Special Education. Currently Andrea is a learning support teacher in an inner-city elementary school in SD 34 and is a council member of LATA.
Joanne Gregory
Joanne Gregory has been a teacher in SD 62 (Sooke) for 31 years. She taught in the classroom at the Grade 2/3 level, as a primary music teacher, and as an elementary school Learning Assistance/Integration Support teacher. She received her B.Ed (elementary) from UVIC, her Teaching Students with Diverse Needs Graduate Diploma from SFU Field Programs, and her Masters in Educational Practice with a Focus on Special Education from SFU. Currently Joanne is a Learning Assistance/Integration Support teacher in the Westshore near Victoria, B.C.
Joanne Gregory has been a teacher in SD 62 (Sooke) for 31 years. She taught in the classroom at the Grade 2/3 level, as a primary music teacher, and as an elementary school Learning Assistance/Integration Support teacher. She received her B.Ed (elementary) from UVIC, her Teaching Students with Diverse Needs Graduate Diploma from SFU Field Programs, and her Masters in Educational Practice with a Focus on Special Education from SFU. Currently Joanne is a Learning Assistance/Integration Support teacher in the Westshore near Victoria, B.C.
Kendra Jesske
Viji Vadivu Shanmugha
Debbie Comer
Jim Sanderson
Want to join our executive? Please contact psac53@bctf.ca for more information.
Viji Vadivu Shanmugha
Debbie Comer
Jim Sanderson
Want to join our executive? Please contact psac53@bctf.ca for more information.