Governing Council Committees

The Governing Council Committee meetings are held once a the month on a Thursdays. Governing Council Committees are the place where teachers, parents, staff and administrators convene to discuss day-to-day concerns of the school and develop policy proposals to be considered by the Governing Council as a whole. Committees are the place where you can have a real impact on matters that directly affect your child and the school as a whole.

Committees effectively represent the interests of parents when parents attend the meetings. We urge you to join us.

Committees & Teacher Members (*chairperson)

BEHAVIOR

*Kellie Howard, Stephanie Radulovich, Tonya Carlin

The Behavior/Social Emotional Learning Committee ensures the physical and emotional safety of all students in a variety of settings.

CURRICULUM 

*Mona Huizar, Simone Spenner, Doug Stoll, Akimi Sujishi-Watson

The Curriculum Committee oversees curricular recommended content and assists in the development of the professional development offerings. 

PLANNING, LANDSCAPE & DESIGN 

*Laura Goldstein, Yvette Carpenter, Maisha Harris

The Landscape & Design Committee oversees projects intended to improve the physical school campus and its grounds. 

SAFETY 

*Olivia Lim, Tamara Gorman, Sherry Ikebe, Akimi Sujishi-Watson

The safety committee promotes safety throughout and around the campus and facilitates emergency preparedness activities.

DIGITAL LEARNING

*Zarin Khossoussi, Carlos Velado, Courtenay Pfau, Katje Davis

The Digital Learning Committee discusses shapes the digital learning curriculum and the acquisition and use of technology for students and teachers.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

*April Walker, Erica Lamb, Charlena TerVeer, Steve Butts

The Community Service Committee develops projects that seek to foster an understanding and positive connection between Canyon students and the local and global community. 

Other School Committees

Outside of Governing Council Committees, there are additional school committees made up of Canyon teachers that meet regularly to help the school run smoothly.

BOOSTER CLUB REPS: Tamara Gorman, Mona Huizar

EL COORDINATOR: Mona Huizar

ENRICHMENT LIAISON: Erica Lamb, Maisha Harris

GATE COORDINATOR: Mona Huizar

HUMAN RESOURCES: Charlena TerVeer, Sherry Ikebe, Doug Stoll, Akimi Sujishi-Watson, Nicole Sheard, Barbara Blake

GRADE LEVEL CHAIRS: Zarin Khossoussi (K), Olivia Lim (1), Sherry Ikebe (2), Katje Davis (3), Laura Goldstein (4), Akimi Sujishi-Watson (5)

TEACHER LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: Zarin Khossoussi (K-1), Katje Davis (2-3), Laura Goldstein (4-5), Akimi Sujishi-Watson

(UTLA) STUDENT SUPPORT & PROGRESS TEAM (SSPT): Mona Huizar

TESTING COORDINATOR: Mona Huizar

UNITED TEACHERS LOS ANGELES (UTLA): Akimi Sujishi-Watson

SECTION 504: Nicole Sheard