Rosey Manhas
President
Rosey is a wife and mother of two kids, one in Elementary School and one starting Middle School next year. She has been working in Healthcare for over 20 years and enjoys playing soccer for the Burnaby Thirty – Something Women’s Soccer League!
She was the PAC Chair at Smiling Creek Elementary when it first opened and then joined DPAC three years ago to support the children and families throughout our district.
To Rosey, schools are meant to be a positive experience where our children can grow and learn to be happy and healthy individuals. She strongly believes in fostering an inclusive community, education and environment for all of our children. Her utmost priority is to make sure that parents are informed and included in the decisions surrounding their children’s education.
Zainab Alkassab
Vice President
Zainab is a mother of two young children who have just started their SD43 school journey. She works in the field of Behaviour Consultancy early years. Her love for education has ignited a longing and thirst for learning. She is looking forward to sharing this knowledge with the community by bringing forward important topics that face our educational system today.
Marcela de la Peña
Secretary
Marcela de la Peña is passionate about community planning and education. She is the mother of two school-aged daughters (grades 5 and 10) and was involved in the PAC in various roles before joining the DPAC this school year. Marcela holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in community and regional planning. She has worked for ten years in post-secondary education and loves to be involved in collaborative projects, especially when it involves the community.
Jamie Manchester
Treasurer
Heather McMullen
Parent Education Coordinator
Heather is a wife and mother of two children, one in elementary and the other in middle school. She worked for over 30 years as a Support / Life Skills Worker. Heather holds a Associates Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and has worked hard networking and removing barriers for her clients.
She has been active with the PAC 8 years now: Hot Lunches, Fruit / Veggies and Milk program, book fairs and many other things over the years. Last year she joined DPAC and is looking forward in networking and finding more information to share with other parents in SD43.
Nick Horning
Health & Safety Coordinator
Amy Jaeggle
Newsletter Editor
Amy is a mother of a child in elementary school. She worked in field of social services for over 10 years, and now works in accounting for the film industry. Having volunteered in the education system over the years, she wants to continue learning and sharing with other parents.
Michaela Ross
Member at Large 2
Michaela is excited to participate as a member at large and serve the SD43 community. She comes to the role with a passion for education and a commitment to bringing ideas to life. Her appreciation for our wonderful area finds her spending time with her kids outdoors or supporting them in local sports.