Samantha Becotte has been reelected as President of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) for a two-year term, continuing her leadership role in the organization.
Becotte, who first assumed the presidency in 2022, received overwhelming support from STF councillors, securing 90 percent of the votes during the Federation’s 92nd Annual Meeting of Council. The Council, which serves as the STF’s governing body, consists of members of the STF Executive and approximately 250 councillors elected from 27 local teachers’ associations across Saskatchewan.
“I am grateful for the continued trust of Council,” Becotte said following her reelection. “The individual experiences of our members are diverse, but two years of difficult collective bargaining and arbitration have demonstrated our resolve to improve the experiences of teachers and public education and stand up for each other and our profession. We are committed to providing high-quality education to all Saskatchewan students. I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with members, the STF Executive and administration, education stakeholders, and everyone who cares about public education.”
Becotte first joined the STF Executive in 2015 and served as Vice-President from 2019 until she was elected President in 2022. In addition to her role as STF President, she is also a member of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Board of Directors. Previously, Becotte served as a councillor and as a member of the Lloydminster Teachers’ Association Local Implementation and Negotiating Committee. She has a background in teaching middle and high school mathematics.
Nathan Bromm, Principal at Rocanville School, was also reelected to a two-year term as STF Vice-President. Bromm has held the Vice-President role since 2022.
Additionally, four members-at-large were elected to two-year terms on the Executive:
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Daniel Dion, Association locale des enseignantes et enseignants fransaskois
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Amy Korver, Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association
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Whitney Paul-Joseph, South East Cornerstone Teachers’ Association
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Peggy Welter, Prairie Valley Teachers’ Association
The newly elected Executive members will begin their terms on July 1. They join Micheal Hagel, Chris Kampman, Amy Orth, and Crystal Schindel, who were elected to Member-at-Large terms in 2024.
“Thank you to all of the candidates who ran for election this year,” Becotte said. “The desire to serve your colleagues is a testament to the strength of the teaching profession and the important role played by members in the governance of our Federation. Member voice guides the direction of the STF, and I encourage all members to look for opportunities to contribute to the important work we do on behalf of teachers.”