District 13 OSSTF represents approximately 1,550 permanent and
740 occasional teachers, along with more than 100 Professional
Student Services Personnel in Durham Region.
Our union protects members in their work and supports their
professionalism through professional development workshops,
health and safety training, collective agreement in-servicing,
regular communications and public relations that highlight
the work of teachers in our schools.
Land Acknowledgement
District 13 OSSTF is committed to providing space to honour
Indigenous folks who were here on this beautiful land long
before settler arrival. We acknowledge that many Indigenous
Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and
modern, with the territories upon which our members work and
our union operates. We recognize the enduring presence of all
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples throughout Turtle Island.
This region forms part of the traditional and treaty territory
of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, the
Mississauga Peoples, and the treaty territory of the Chippewas
of Georgina Island First Nations. We would also like to
acknowledge that, prior to these treaties, the land was
stewarded by various communities, including the Haudenosaunee
and Wendat confederacies.
Our land acknowledgement does not function as closure,
resignation, or acceptance of the structural conditions of
settler colonialism that remain in effect today.
To honour the Indigenous Peoples of this territory, we will
take up our responsibility to be respectful of their traditions
and knowledge, and to care for this land and its waters for
future generations. We would like to thank all Indigenous
Peoples for sharing this land so we may come together in a
good way.
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Joint OSSTF/DDSB Professional Development Day
Friday, November 13, 2026
This year's theme, Connected Communities,
focuses on the real-life, real-time relationships we have
with our students, our neighbourhoods, and each other.
Affirming and strengthening these connections is a key part
of our success as educators in helping students learn and grow.
On November 13, let's explore how connectedness enriches
our practice.
Submit a Workshop Proposal
We welcome proposals from members who would like to offer
workshops for this day!
Submit your workshop proposal
A PDF version of this year's poster is available
here
.
Watch your DDSB email for information about registration.
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OTIP Retirement Workshops
The Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan and Educators Financial
Group host retirement workshops at various locations across
the GTA. Visit the website for specific dates and registration
details.
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District 13 OSSTF Executive
District Executive
- Interim District and TBU President: Richard McCormack
- Occasional Teachers Bargaining Unit President: Julia McCrea
- PSSP President: Kristen Bennett
- 1st Vice President: Roger Gordon
- 2nd Vice President: Rob Walker
- 3rd Vice President: George Chaktsiris
- 4th Vice President: Chris Davis
- District Treasurer: Julie Gladman
- District Secretary: Shawna Raymont
TBU + PSSP Executive and AMPA Representatives
- Interim District and TBU President: Richard McCormack
- PSSP President: Kristen Bennett
- 1st Vice President: Roger Gordon
- 2nd Vice President: Rob Walker
- 3rd Vice President: George Chaktsiris
- 4th Vice President: Chris Davis
- Treasurer: Julie Gladman
- Secretary: Shawna Raymont
- Additional TBU Provincial Councillor: Julie Gladman
- Collective Bargaining Committee Lead: Julie Gladman
- Constitution Committee Lead: Richard McCormack
- Communications Committee Lead: George Chaktsiris
- Education and Political Action Committee Lead: Adam Mercer
- Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Committee Lead: Sandra Newton
- Health and Safety Committee Lead: David Leich
- Human Rights Committee Lead: Nikki Pedder
- Professional Development Committee Lead: Cory Camarro
- Public Relations Committee Lead: Jacquie Westcott
AMPA 2026 Representatives
TBU Representatives
Tom Dias, Roger Gordon, Garrett Metcalfe, Shawna Raymont,
Paul Wayling, Orit Orlovsky, Anthony Yacub, Matthew Thomas,
Ren Vaillancourt, Richard Hamel, Alexis Walker, Gerald Corrigan
and Trevor Brewer.
OTBU Representatives
- Julia McCrea — President
- Celise Winter — 1st Vice President
- Veronika Labib — Secretary
- Jacqueline Harris — Treasurer
PSSP Representatives
- Kristen Bennett — President
- Amanda Frumkin — Vice President
District 13 OSSTF Women's Advocate Program
