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/SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (Room 11)

*Maisha Harris, Olivia Lim, Kellie Howard, Akimi Sujishi-Watson

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

CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP (K1)

*Jamie Fyfe, Erica Lamb, Laura Goldstein, Akimi Sujishi-Watson

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

CAMPUS LIFE (Room 3)

*Simone Spenner, Steve Butts, Stephanie Radulovich

The Campus Life Committee oversees projects intended to improve the school climate and morale, as well as the physical school campus and its grounds. 

SAFETY/COVID TASK FORCE (Room 2)

*Travis Cantero, Lori Wilson, Courtenay Pfau, Akimi Sujishi-Watson

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

DIGITAL LEARNING (Room 17)

*Sherry Ikebe, Carlos Velado, Katje Davis

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

COMMUNITY SERVICE (Library)

*April Walker, Charlena TerVeer, Doug Stoll, Barbara Blake

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: TBD

EL COORDINATOR: Simone Spenner

GATE COORDINATOR: Katje Davis

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

GRADE LEVEL CHAIRS: Kellie Howard (K), Olivia Lim (1), Sherry Ikebe (2), Steve Butts (3), Charlena TerVeer (4), Doug Stoll (5)

TEACHER LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: Erica Lamb (K-1), Akimi Sujishi-Watson (2-3), Laura Goldstein (4-5)

STUDENT SUPPORT & PROGRESS TEAM (SSPT): Akimi Sujishi-Watson

TESTING COORDINATOR: Courtenay Pfau

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

SECTION 504: Nicole Sheard