Teacher and active member of D25 OSSTF - 20 years
Experienced and committed OSSTF / OCDSB Leader
Dedicated to Health and Safety in the workplace.
Advocate for member wellness.
Quotes of Support
I have known Evan Cooper for over 10 years in his capacities as a member of the executive on the Collective Bargaining Committee, Teacher Council, and as Student Services Department Head. He has always been supportive, quick to respond to all requests, and comfortable working with complicated, confidential issues. I fully support his candidacy for Membership Services Officer.
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Je connais Evan Cooper depuis plus de 10 ans a titre de membre de l'exécutif du Comité de négociation collective, du Conseil des enseignants et de chef du département des services aux étudiants. Il a toujours apporté son soutien, a répondu rapidement a toutes les demandes et a l'habitude de travailler avec des problèmes complexes et confidentiels. Je soutiens pleinement sa candidature en tant que responsable des services aux membres.
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Joanne Muir, teacher @ Cairine Wilson Secondary School
I have known Evan Cooper for over 20 years as a former student, colleague and co-department head of Guidance & Student Services. During this time Evan has been a strong advocate for both teachers and students. Evan has extensive knowledge of board staffing policies & procedures and his current positions on both the board staffing committee and the unions negotiating team have given him the skills required to keep a staff healthy and to support students to their fullest potential.
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Paul St. Yves, teacher @ Gloucester High School
Evan Cooper is the ideal candidate for the position of Membership Services Officer. His extensive experience working for colleagues in the OSSTF on the negotiating team, SEAC, the CBC committee and the secondary staffing committee provide him with the working knowledge to support colleagues as the MSO. His role as Guidance Department Head and sounsellor also give Evan the skills to work with colleagues who need support at vulnerable time in their lives.
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Christine Siwy, SST Lead & Guidance Counsellor @ Longfield Davidson Height S.S.
In my previous roles as District 25 President and as the District 25 Student Support Professionals bargaining unit president I had many opportunities to work closely with Evan Cooper and I can confidently recommend him for the position of Membership Services Officer for the District 25 Teacher Bargaining Unit. Evan's quiet confidence, compassion and intelligence will no doubt be very beneficial in the role he is seeking. If elected, the TBU will be well served having Evan as their Membership Services Officer.
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Cindy Dubue, VP OSSTF Provincial
In the 15 years that I've known Evan Cooper he has tirelessly advocated for and protected our interests as the long-time Chair of the Collective Bargaining Committee, Member of our Bargaining team, and TBU Executive Member. As a Guidance Head, Evan's experience supporting students with physical and mental health issues will be very beneficial to the Membership Services Officer role. As well, with his experience supporting teachers as a Guidance HEad, former eLEarning teacher and eLearning Subject Coordinator (summer school), Evan is very aware of the workload issues facing in-class and online teachers.
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With uncertain and challenging times ahead, there is no one that I trust more than Evan Cooper to support and defend us as our Membership Services OFficer.
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Kimberly Webster, eLearning Instructional Coach (Alpha Branch)
I worked with Evan for many years, both in his capacity as the head of guidance and as a union representative. He has always demonstrated a strong work ethic and is caring and dedicated. Evan has been very involved in the union while I've known him and has a vested interest in ensuring OSSTF members are treated with respect and fairness by our school board. I wholeheartedly endorse him in his bid for the position of Membership Services Officer and believe he would be an excellent choice.
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Dr. Lea Anne Ouimet, board psychologist, former PSSP president, OSSTF
I have known and worked closely with Evan for the past 16 years as a friend, colleague and department head. Evan's dedication to the students and staff is unprecedented. Evan's working knowledge of board staffing, union policies & procedures, school health & safety, mental & physical illness and staff/student wellness make him uniquely qualified for the Membership Services Officer. Evan's professionalism and community contacts will serve our members well. I stand behind Evan 100% and fully endorse Evan Cooper to be our District 25 MSO.
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Scott McEwen, Head of Mathematics @ Osgoode Township High School
We have both known Evan for a number of years now through involvement with the union. Il est du bon monde! Through the years, it has become evident that he is dedicated to protecting the rights of members. He would be a friendly, compassionate advocate on the other end of the phone when you are navigating sick leave, parental leave, Health & Safety concerns, etc... Vous pouvez absolument lui faire confiance! In these challenging times in education, he is the MSO we need.
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Shannon Bennett, teacher @ Woodroffe High School &
Sonja Carriere, Head of Languages @ Osgoode Township High School
Evan has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his students by consistently advocating for equitable access to programming for the OCDSB's rural schools. He is a dedicated educational leader who will undoubtedly represent our membership with compassion and integrity. Evan's lengthy experience in both Guidance and as an active member of our union would make him an asset to Membership Services.
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Candace Carson, Program Coordinator (Co-op, OYAP, Dual Credit and Pathways)
Curriculum Services, OCDSB
I have had the opportunity to know and work with Evan in his varying capacities over fifteen years. Evan has given selflessly of himself and his time for OSSTF and it's members. He mentored me in my role as the OSSTF SEAC representative. He has repeatedly shown patience and compassion in his roles that are vital to being MSO. Evan has the extensive knowledge, leadership, and experience at the local and provincial levels that make him an ideal candidate to be a time release officer. Evan has my full support and endorsement in his bid to represent the OSSTF District 25 Membership Services Officer.
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Duane Faris, OSSTF Executive and teacher @ OTSS
For the last 5 years I've had the privilege of working with Evan on the District 25 Teachers Bargaining Unit Teacher Council. I've always found him to be honest, compassionate, and a strong advocate of the OSSTF. Evan is entirely dedicated to the OSSTF and to its members, and would be a tremendous asset to our membership in the role as Membership Services OFficer. I endorse him without hesitation for the position.
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Dave Belcher, Branch President and teacher @ West Carleton Secondary School
It has been my pleasure to know Evan for the better part of 20 years, and to have worked with him in one capacity or another within the OSSTF organization up to my retirement 2 years ago. His intelligent grasp of the issues faced by educators, his empathy and his dedication are without question characteristics that qualify him for the position of MSO. I would trust him with any issue or problem I might have and I wholeheartedly encourage you to vote for him at the Unit’s upcoming AGM.
Danielle Guertin, Retired teacher, Former executive member, D.25, TBU
2nd vice-president, RTO, D.27
