2007-08 - ATA promotes Vogrinetz to head Teacher... -
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Published on: 1/1/2007
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ATA promotes Vogrinetz to head Teacher Welfare
The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) has appointed Sharon Vogrinetz to the position of Coordinator, Teacher Welfare.An executive assistant with the program area for the last 13 years, Vogrinetz brought with her extensive knowledge and depth of experience in teacher welfare issues when she moved across the hallway and assumed her new duties on August 1, 2008.
In addition to the unique collective bargaining experience she acquired this past January, when she and her ATA colleagues succeeded in securing provincewide labour peace in the education sector until 2012, Vogrinetz possesses significant teaching education and experience.She holds a master's degree in educational administration and policy studies from the University of Alberta and bachelor of music and bachelor of education degrees from the University of Western Ontario.She began her career in 1982 and went on to spend 13 yearsâ€"all in Albertaâ€"teaching instrumental music, French, health and mathematics.
Throughout her years as a teacher, Vogrinetz was active in the Association, serving as local president, vice-president, communications officer and communications consultant.She was also chair of her local's negotiating subcommittee and a member of its regional economic policy committee.In her current role of advisor to the Association's Global Environment and Outdoor Education Council, she continues to contribute much to the advancement of teachers and curriculum.
As in all of her previous roles, her bilingualism will enhance her ability to communicate and meet the needs of teachers throughout the province.
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