BCAEA Welcomes You!
2025 Conference Update
Due to circumstances far beyond our control, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2025 conference. That decision was not taken lightly, and we are sure that you are as disappointed as we are. The Sheraton has graciously allowed us to move our 2025 contract to 2027. We look forward to 2026 and the return of our conference once more. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
Elections, Appointments and Thanks
At the AGM on February 16, elections were held to fill the positions of Treasurer, Secretary, and Communications Coordinator, each for two year terms. Congratulations to Jeniffer March, who was elected to the role of Treasurer. She teaches in the Comox Valley. Congratulations as well to Kirsten Andrews, from Campbell River, who was elected to the role of Secretary, and to Samara Stratton, from Kelowna, elected to the position of Communcations Coordinator. Their terms officially begin on July 1st.
On the Saturday following the conference, the Executive met for the post-conference follow-up, to continue planning for 2025 and beyond, and to make appointments for various positions. DJ Pauls was appointed Conference Coordinator, Karen Gadowsky was appointed Speaker Coordinator, Michele Genge was appointed Projects Coordinator, and Mike Shaw was appointed Registrar. All appointed positions are for a term of one year, and take effect on July 1st.
Special thanks to Christine Thygesen who is leaving the executive after years of volunteering. We will miss her contributions as Registrar.
Association Activities
The BCAEA engages in a number of activities for its members, including holding a conference in Vancouver every February, maintaining a provincial alternate programs directory, and providing a list serve. We also provide $16,000 annually in awards for eligible students and grants for eligible teachers.
Conference
The BCAEA is famous for the annual Challenge & Change conference (and the Schmooze, of course!). The 2024 Conference lineup looks great. We’d love to see you there!
Grants & Awards
The Association provides grants and awards to member teachers and awards and bursaries to member-sponsored students totalling $16,000. Just one of the perks of membership!
Membership
BCTF members who attend our annual conference automatically get a one year association membership. If you didn’t attend the conference, you can still pay the fee and join the PSA.
Publications
The Association maintains a website and publishes the conference brochure each fall, available as a downloadable PDF through our website.
