The Brantford PAC Executives are a volunteer group of parents/guardians with children at Brantford. This group meets once a month and works closely with the school principal and staff to advocate on behalf of parents/students for the benefit of our school community. The PAC Executives support initiatives to generate school funding from grants and fundraising events/activities, as well as to encourage parent involvement in the school. Please join us at the monthly General PAC meetings.
THE 2026/27 TEAM

Hi! I’m Guillermo, and I have two daughters in the French Immersion program, one in 3rd grade and the other in 6th. It has been a joy to support our kids and school, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to our wonderful community. What I love most about Brantford is its spirit of inclusion, respect, and multiculturalism, which enriches us all. Outside of school, I can usually be found on a soccer field, exploring new technology, or relaxing with a good video game.
Guillermo Trejo – Chair

I started helping with the PAC when my child started in the French Immersion program. This year I will largely be supporting hot lunch, MunchaLunch and also acting as Treasurer. I’ve met a lot of fun and kind people volunteering over the years and hope my contribution here can return some of that fun and kindness in our school community!
Cathy Safadi – Treasurer

I’m Heather and my kiddos are in French Immersion, Grades 4 and 2. I started volunteering around Brantford when my oldest started Kindergarten. It has been great getting to be involved in the community and my kids love seeing me around the school when I am there, which is a great added bonus. I am excited to be getting more involved by being the PAC secretary. Looking forward to getting to know more of the families at Brantford through PAC.
Heather Zanzerl – Secretary

Hi! My name is Parm. As a Brantford parent for the last 10 years, I have volunteered countless hours to our beloved school, and am excited to be joining PAC for a third year. My two eldest girls are Brantford alumni, with 1 more kid following next year. I look forward to helping make Brantford a fun and cool place to learn. It’s a challenging mission, balancing fresh and innovative ideas with cherished traditions, but I know the incredible parents that make up the PAC are up for the challenge. Together, with your support, I’m confident that the upcoming year will be nothing short of amazing.
Parm Hayer – Fundraising

Hello, my name is Peiling, and I have a daughter in Grade 2. As a newcomer to Canada, I was unfamiliar with the school system when my daughter started kindergarten, and I was always grateful for the kindness and support shown by the PAC executives whenever I had questions. Through volunteering, I have enjoyed getting more involved in the school community, meeting other parents, and setting a positive example for our children by giving back. I also enjoy hiking with my family, and in my spare time, I love baking and making soap. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside such caring and dedicated parents this coming year.
Peiling Chan – Fundraising

That tall blond guy stopping traffic every morning at the Brantford Ave crosswalk? That’s me, Morten. I have a son in fifth grade French Immersion. In our PAC, I serve as Brantford’s voice at the district level as the DPAC representative, and aim to keep our community better informed about key developments and decisions affecting all schools in the city.
Morten Rand-Hendriksen – DPAC (District PAC) Rep

My name is Behnaz. I have a grandson in Grade 5FI and a granddaughter in Grade 1FI. This will be my fourth year serving on the PAC Committee as the CPF Rep. I have a passion for flowers and photography. I often find joy in capturing the beauty of nature during my long walks. I find great joy and love in witnessing the enthusiasm and dedication of young mothers and volunteers who work tirelessly to nurture our children.
Behnaz Nejad – CPF (Canadian Parents for French) Rep

Hi, I’m Charlene. I will be serving as Member at Large this year, and it will be my second year joining the PAC. I was involved as a volunteer when my child was in kindergarten, and I’m excited to continue contributing to make this a successful school year. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and going on adventures with the kids.
Charlene Chu – Member at Large
PAC EXECUTIVE KEY DUTIES
CHAIR
Acts as spokesperson for Brantford PAC. Coordinates committees, meetings, annual budget, yearly events, and year-end reporting in consultation with PAC executives and school principal.
VICE CHAIR
Supports the Chair in the performance of their duties.
TREASURER
Responsible for managing and reporting the finances of the PAC.
SECRETARY
Records and distributes minutes of all PAC meetings.
FUNDRAISING
Recommends fundraising events to PAC executive and school principal, and supports fundraising efforts.
DPAC REP
Attends and reports on the Burnaby School District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) meetings.
CPF REP
Attends and reports on Canadian Parents for French (CPF) meetings. This position must be filled for the school to quality for a grant that is offered for the French program.
MEMBER AT LARGE
Attends PAC meetings and carries out roles as needed.

