Statutory, Quasi-Statutory & Contractual Committees

This section includes committees established by legislation, authorized under provincial law, or created through contractual agreements. These committees fulfill specific legal or contractual obligations on behalf of the NSTU.

Discipline Committee

May adjudicate conduct of Union members which is inimical to the interests of the Union. Members are appointed at Annual Council.

Daniel Dorshenko, Colchester-East Hants – 2028
Yvonne Lapierre, Halifax County – 2027
Sheila Hawley, Inverness – 2027
Sarah Acker, Shelburne – 2026
Ben Drew, Yarmouth – 2026
Janine Kerr, NSTU Assistant Executive Director

Distributed Learning Committee

Claire Patrice Neville-Martin, Chair, Cape Breton District – 2026
Eliza Abbass, Pictou – 2027
Laura Fryday, Queens – 2028
Amanda O'Regan-Marchand, NSTU Staff Liaison

Professional Committee

Investigates charges of conduct unbecoming a member of the teaching profession. Appointed by NSTU Annual Council.

Tim Cress, Antigonish – 2026
Jill Vallis, Cape Breton District – 2028
Colleen Scott, Colchester-East Hants – 2026
Jason Ralph, Dartmouth – 2026
Laura Fryday, Queens – 2028
Max Taylor, Yarmouth – 2027
Janine Kerr, NSTU Assistant Executive Director

Program Development Assistance Fund (PDAF)

Committee Reviews applications for financial assistance to support innovative curriculum projects and awards grants to successful applicants.

Jyl Boyle, Antigonish – 2026
Laura Lambie, Halifax City – 2027
Cody LeBlanc, CSAP
Lael Radkey, Department of Education
Amanda O'Regan-Marchand, NSTU Staff Liaison