Nelson Mandela High School teacher announces candidacy for Senior High Member Representative on ATA Local 38 Executive

 

Hi Colleague:

 

My name is Cecil Hall and I have been a teacher with the Calgary Board of Education for almost fifteen years. Except for my first year with the board, I have served as a Careers and Technology Studies teacher in two high schools. Before the CBE, I served as an assistant principal in Ontario as well as a principal in Alberta. I am very excited when I see students and my colleagues succeed in achieving their goals. In some instances, I feel I am more excited for them than they are for themselves. My life purpose and mission in life is to serve in the discovery of gems. I believe that each student and colleague is a beautiful gem in a particular stage of the discovery process.

 

I am writing to inform you about an important development. I am officially announcing my candidacy for the Senior High School Representative on the ATA Local 38 Executive Committee. I firmly believe that with your help, I can be an effective high school representative in ensuring our concerns are strongly presented and addressed at the Executive Committee and the local in general.

 

My work as CSR for nearly ten years, the Career and Technology Studies representative on the Joint Worksite Health & Safety Committee as well as a member of the Finance Committee have prepared me well for this new role. In my current placement, I have had the opportunity to develop and implement a mentoring program for “teachers new to Mandela”. A key to the success of this program is the support the teachers feel and the satisfaction the mentors receive from the interactions.

 

Success in this role requires the support and active participation of every high school teacher in our school division. The essence of my campaign revolves around strong relationships, responsiveness, and your key support on the Executive Committee.

 

I am asking for your support so that I can advocate on your behalf. For questions or additional information, I can be reached at: cecil.hall@shaw.ca * www.cecilhall.com * WhatsApp – 825-735-6787


 Please vote!

Thank you.

Cecil


My video MESSAGe 

About Me


I am proud to be one of your candidates for ATA Local 38 Senior High Member Representative. Since grade 10 in Jamaica, my dream was becoming a teacher. I have had the privilege of living that dream and for nearly 15 years I have been teaching in a high school setting. I now have the honour of asking you to support my candidacy  for the Senior High Member Representative for our Local.  

 Since 2009, I have worked with the CBE as a Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Teacher. Before that, I served as a teacher in Jamaica, an assistant principal in Ontario, and a principal in Alberta. I currently teach Business Studies in the CBE.

I started at the CBE as a science teacher. However, my diverse background has allowed me to teach CTS courses in the BIT, HRH, and MDC clusters. I am also the Off Campus Coordinator for my current placement.

When asked about my reason for this role as Senior High Member Representative, my response is, "I know high schools very well". If you choose to elect me, I am determined to be your voice at the table on issues that impact senior high teachers. 

In addition, I am hoping to leverage my analytical and leaderships skills in serving and supporting you.

Currently, I serve on the following committees

I have a B.Sc from Prairie View A&M University, Texas, an MBA from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.

My hope is that this election will allow senior high teachers to establish a standard in participation and engagement in our teachers' association by having one of the best turn out in a local election.


I know there are only two of us as candidates in this election. However, this provides us with an opportunity to show others that we are serious about our profession and our association.


PLEASE VOTE!!!