ABOUT
The Student Leadership Association of Nova Scotia actively promotes the concept of student leadership in secondary schools across the provinces. The organization encourages the sharing and exchanging of ideas pertaining to student leadership, activities, and education throughout schools in Nova Scotia. This is accomplished by developing leadership training for secondary student leaders, coordinating and promoting professional development of those responsible for student activities and leadership in secondary schools, and encouraging participation in, and support for, the Canadian Student Leadership Association (CSLA) and the Nova Scotia Secondary School Students’ Association (NSSSA).
Our board of directors consists of five student activities advisors who have worked for numerous years to promote student leadership in Nova Scotia. This group worked tirelessly as part of the steering committee for the 2015 Canadian Student Leadership Conference: Leadership 360. With a successful national conference under their belts, they are now embarking on this journey to promote student leadership across Nova Scotia and to support their fellow student activities advisors.
If you are interested in registering your school with the Student Leadership Association of Nova Scotia, please contact us by phone (902-456-8525) or email (studentleadershipNS@gmail.com). The annual cost of membership is $25 per school. Membership with our organization gives you access to professional development seminars, help with provincial and national leadership conference logistics, and a community of support for student activities advisors. For specific details, please see our Benefits of Membership section.
Megan McCormick
Chairperson
Megan McCormick is the Students’ Council advisor at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, Nova Scotia. She has acted as the Billeting Co-chair for the Canadian Student Leadership Conference and the Conference Co-chair for the Nova Scotia Secondary School Students’ Association. Megan is responsible for overseeing all board meetings and activities. She also acts as the primary spokesperson for the association.
Phil Goora
Vice Chairperson
Phil Goora is the Students’ Council advisor at Lockview High School in Fall River, Nova Scotia. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Canadian Student Leadership Association. Phil is responsible for carrying out a variety of duties as required during his term in office.
Laura Watson
Secretary
Laura Watson is the Students’ Council advisor at Eastern Shore Consolidated School in East Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia. She has been an active students’ council advisor and NSSSA advisor since 2008. Laura is responsible for carrying out a variety of duties as required during her term in office including management of this website and association correspondence.
Louise Mullane
Treasurer
Louise Mullane is the Students' Council advisor at Sackville High School. Through this role, she has spearheaded numerous charitable inter-school student events including an annual IWK dance-a-thon and mascot showdown. Louise is responsible for all of the finances of this organization.
Joseph Chiasson
Member at Large
Joseph Chiasson is a French Immersion teacher and Students' Council Advisor at Dr T. L. Sullivan School in Florence, Cape Breton and serves as the CB-V Region's Co-Advisor for the NSSSA as well as the Adult Chaperone Coordinator for the Provincial Conference Committee of the NSSSA. Joseph is the Club Director of a youth volleyball club in the Industrial CBRM where he promotes youth leadership through sport via team community service projects. Joseph is responsible for carrying out a variety of duties as required during his term in office including putting together the SLANS newsletter.
Erin Haley
Member at Large
Erin Haley is the school advisor for the Nova Scotia Secondary School Student's Association at Pugwash District High School in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, and supports the Chignecto Regional Cabinet for the NSSSA as well. She has been actively working to promote and support student leadership at her school since she began teaching in 2021 through fundraising initiatives, student council events and organization, and more. Erin is responsible for carrying out a variety of duties as required during her term in office including putting together the SLANS newsletter.