This event is open to all teachers with fewer than two years of experience and is designed to support and strengthen early‑career educators as they continue to develop their practice.
This session explores practical and meaningful ways to foster strong relationships rooted in faith, both inside and beyond the classroom. Participants will reflect on the role of faith in building authentic connections with students, colleagues, and the wider school community. Through discussion and actionable strategies, teachers will learn how to create environments that nurture belonging, trust, and spiritual growth. Attendees will leave with ideas to strengthen community, deepen relationships, and extend the impact of faith-centered values into all aspects of school life.
Consultant, Religious Services, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Vernon serves as the Secondary Religious Education Consultant for Edmonton Catholic Schools, bringing over 30 years of experience teaching junior and senior high Social Studies, Math, and Religion. Striving to be the hands and feet of Jesus, Vernon embodies his Catholic faith as... Read More →
Saturday May 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT Room 2b
In this professional learning session, educators will explore practical strategies for integrating language supports into thinking routines to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. Participants will learn how to scaffold academic language, and be provided with tools that help students articulate their ideas clearly and confidently. The session will focus on making thinking routines accessible to all learners, including EAL learners and students in language programs by leveraging targeted language strategies that promote deeper thinking and collaborative learning (all materials shared will be provided in both French and English).
French Immersion Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is a Saskatchewan transplant and a product of french immersion who found herself in Edmonton to continue her passion of learning in French at Campus St-Jean. Throughout her 16 years years with ECSD, she's loved working with students and teachers to help them see the wonderful... Read More →
Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Vanessa Gavin is an EAL Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has a background in teaching junior high and high school math and science, which has given her a unique perspective on language learning potential across different content areas. Vanessa believes in empowering... Read More →
Saturday May 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT Room 2a
This session highlights a collection of engaging, easy‑to‑implement activities designed to keep learning purposeful and enjoyable as the school year winds down. Participants will explore high‑engagement, low‑preparation activities that work across subject areas and fit naturally into secondary classrooms. Each activity is crafted to spark curiosity, sustain meaningful learning, and help teachers maintain positive momentum during a time when student attention can drift.
Secondary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Monica is Edmonton Catholic School Division's Secondary Science Consultant with over 20 years of experience teaching junior and senior high math and science. Her multimodal teaching strategies boost student engagement, understanding and achievement; a catalyst for scientific curi... Read More →
Secondary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Susie is one of Edmonton Catholic School Division's Secondary Science Consultant with extensive experience teaching all four disciplines of Science. She is passionate about getting kids excited about science and helping them to achieve success, particularly if they have struggled... Read More →
This session introduces practical strategies that teachers can use to provide meaningful and timely feedback to students while reducing the amount of time spent doing evening and weekend marking marathons.
Secondary Social Studies Consultant (7-9), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Chris brings over two decades of Social Studies education experience to his role at ECSD as the Junior High Social Studies consultant. He is passionate about supporting educators in enhancing their instructional and assessment strategies while fostering engaging and collaborative... Read More →
Secondary Social Studies Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Kiara is passionate about assessment and getting students engaged in the process of learning! With a high school humanities background, she also loves to talk literature and current events. Outside of work, her favourite activity is traveling the world, but when she's closer to... Read More →
Thanks to the strong engagement in our first session, we’re opening up another opportunity to dive back in. This repeat session offers dedicated, hands‑on time to bring your questions, collaborate directly with subject‑specific consultants, and work alongside them on resources, assessments, and end‑of‑year planning. It’s a practical, supportive working space designed to help you refine your ideas, strengthen your instructional approach, and leave with renewed momentum as you head into the final stretch of the school year.
Secondary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Monica is Edmonton Catholic School Division's Secondary Science Consultant with over 20 years of experience teaching junior and senior high math and science. Her multimodal teaching strategies boost student engagement, understanding and achievement; a catalyst for scientific curi... Read More →
Junior High Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Carole-Anne Brûlé is a math consultant with 10 years of experience teaching and supporting learners from Grade 5 to Grade 12. Passionate about fostering curiosity and helping students see the beauty and power of mathematics, she brings a strong understanding of math pedagogy to... Read More →
Secondary Social Studies Consultant (7-9), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Chris brings over two decades of Social Studies education experience to his role at ECSD as the Junior High Social Studies consultant. He is passionate about supporting educators in enhancing their instructional and assessment strategies while fostering engaging and collaborative... Read More →
Secondary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Susie is one of Edmonton Catholic School Division's Secondary Science Consultant with extensive experience teaching all four disciplines of Science. She is passionate about getting kids excited about science and helping them to achieve success, particularly if they have struggled... Read More →
Secondary Social Studies Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Kiara is passionate about assessment and getting students engaged in the process of learning! With a high school humanities background, she also loves to talk literature and current events. Outside of work, her favourite activity is traveling the world, but when she's closer to... Read More →
Saturday May 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT Room 3aLocated in St. Anthony's Meeting Centre, on the main level.
