ATA Summer Conference 2022: Full Schedule

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10:30am MDT

Skills 4 Bargaining Simulation – Joint Session

Participation is limited to delegates registered in the Introduction and Advanced Collective Bargaining Courses.

Rooms

Kinnear Centre 203–205

Located in the Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation on the second floor.

Speakers

James Gerun

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, Alberta Teachers' Association

James joined the Association’s Teacher Employment Services (formerly Teacher Welfare) executive staff in 2017. After completing his BEd degree at the University of Alberta, he taught high school Social Studies in Edmonton for more than 25 years. James also holds a Labour Relations... Read More →

Myra Rybotycki

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, Alberta Teachers' Association

Myra Rybotycki is an Executive Staff Officer with the Alberta Teachers’ Association. In addition to her role in collective bargaining within Teacher Employment Services, Myra acts as the Association’s Pension Expert and delivers pension, retirement and financial wellness education... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Advanced Collective Bargaining Course)

Advanced Collective Bargaining CourseThis course continues the development of bargaining skills necessary for the conduct of negotiations on behalf of teachers. Participants will have an opportunity to further develop the skills introduced in the Introduction to Collective Bargaining... Read More →

(Introduction to Collective Bargaining Course)

Introduction to Collective Bargaining CourseThis course is designed for delegates who are interested in issues and activities to advance the economic and social welfare of teachers. An overview will be provided of big-picture topics such as working conditions and duty of fair representation... Read More →

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
KC 203–205 (Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation – Second Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Introduction to Collective Bargaining Course, Advanced Collective Bargaining Course

10:30am MDT

Closing Circle with Elder Phillip Campiou

Closing Circle with Elder Phillip Campiou

Participation in this session is limited to delegates registered in the Indigenous Education PD Facilitators' Seminar.

Rooms

Elder Tom Crane Bear Room (Max Bell)

This room is located on the ground floor of the Max Bell Building.

Speakers

Melissa Purcell

Executive Staff Officer, Indigenous Education, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association

Melissa Purcell is Denesuline, born and raised in Edmonton, and a member of Thebatthi in Treaty 8 territory. Melissa is a proud mother of one son and two daughters, and the oldest of her three sisters. Melissa is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous education and advancing truth... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Indigenous Education PD Facilitators' Seminar)

Indigenous Education Professional Development Facilitators' SeminarEligibility: By invitation only

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Elder Tom Crane Bear Room (Max Bell Building – Ground Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Indigenous Education PD Facilitators' Seminar

10:30am MDT

Locating and Working with Convention Resources

Participation in this session is limited to delegates registered in the Convention Seminar.

Rooms

Max Bell 159

This room is located on the lower floor of the Max Bell Building.

Speakers

Danny Maas

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Danny Maas is an Executive Staff Officer with The Alberta Teachers' Association in the Professional Development program area. He was previously the Manager of Educational Technology with Edmonton Catholic School Division and has supported teacher professional development for the past... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Convention Seminar)

Convention SeminarThis seminar provides convention association personnel with an opportunity to become familiar with Association requirements for conventions, to develop leadership skills in this area, and to share plans and ideas with colleagues and others involved in this professional... Read More →

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
MB 159 (Max Bell Building – Lower Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Convention Seminar

10:30am MDT

Meeting with District Representatives and Wrap-Up – Joint Session

Participation is limited to delegates registered in the Local Presidents' Seminar and Local Program Course.

Rooms

Kinnear Centre 303

Located in the Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation on the third floor.

Speakers

Keith Hadden

Coordinator, Teacher Employment Services, Alberta Teachers' Association

Keith is the retiring Coordinator of Teacher Employment Services. Prior to joining the ATA in 2011, Keith served in several capacities in southern Alberta, including as a teacher, administrator as well as a university instructor and in central office.

Tanya Thiessen

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, Alberta Teachers' Association

Tanya joined the Association’s Teacher Employment Services executive staff in April 2021. She spent most of her 15-year career with Elk Island Catholic Schools as a high school teacher, school counsellor and administrator. Tanya was fortunate to be able to serve in many communities... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Local Presidents' Seminar)

Local Presidents’ SeminarThis seminar is for local presidents and provides opportunities for local presidents to examine current Association issues, share information about local initiatives and meet with Provincial Executive Council.Eligibility: Local president or designee

(Local Program Course)

Local Program CourseThis course will focus on the roles and responsibilities of local office holders and school representatives. Emphasis will be placed on the skills needed to be an effective leader within a local association and the skills necessary to maintain professional responsibilities... Read More →

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
KC 303 (Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation – Third Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Local Program Course, Local Presidents' Seminar

10:30am MDT

Next Steps: Collaborative Planning for Specialist Councils

Participation is limited to delegates registered in the Specialist Council Conference Directors' and Presidents' Seminars

Rooms

Max Bell 253

This room is located on the ground floor of the Max Bell Building.

Speakers

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Dan Grassick (they/them) is Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →

Chris Gonsalvez

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association

Teacher. Administrator. PD Leader. Chris is an executive staff officer with the Alberta Teachers' Association and passionate about working with teachers and being involved in professional development. Spending most of his teaching career in Southern Alberta, he loved being a middle... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Specialist Council Conference Directors' Seminar)

Specialist Council Conference DirectorsThis seminar is designed to develop the necessary leadership and organizational skills to produce an outstanding conference event. Specialist council conference directors will have time to explore such topics as (1) program development, (2) budgets... Read More →

(Specialist Council Presidents' Seminar)

Specialist Council Presidents' SeminarThis seminar assists specialist council presidents to develop leadership and organizational skills. Specialist council presidents will explore facets of strategic planning, council leadership, promotion of membership, alternative ideas for professional... Read More →

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
MB 253 (Max Bell Building – Ground Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Specialist Council Presidents' Seminar, Specialist Council Conference Directors' Seminar

10:30am MDT

PD Committee Goal Setting and Wrap-Up/Prizes

Participation in this course is limited to delegates registered in the Professional Development Course.

Rooms

Max Bell 252

This room is located on the ground floor of the Max Bell Building.

Speakers

Monique Gravel

Associate Coordinator, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association

Monique Gravel is the Associate Coordinator of the Association's Professional Development program area and is the ATA's lead on teacher education and certification. Prior to joining the ATA in 2013, Monique worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor with Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord... Read More →

Mark Swanson

Coordinator, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association

Dr. Mark Swanson is the Coordinator of Professional Development at the Alberta Teachers’ Association. Mark has extensive experience in the Alberta education system. He has worked as a teacher and school leader, overseen teacher certification as the Registrar for Alberta Education... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Professional Development Course)

Professional Development CourseThis course is designed to assist PD chairs and PD committee members to meet the current professional development needs of their local members. Delegates will gain an understanding of their roles and responsibilities, and have the opportunity to explore... Read More →

Action Planning SMART Goals docx

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
MB 252 (Max Bell Building – Ground Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Professional Development Course

10:30am MDT

Roundtable Discussions and Wrap-Up

Participation is limited to delegates registered in the Introduction to Local Political Engagement Officers' Seminar.

Rooms

Kinnear Centre 301

Located in the Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation on the third floor.

Speakers

Dr. Elissa Corsi

Associate Executive Secretary, Government, Alberta Teachers' Association

Dr. Elissa Corsi is one of two Associate Executive Secretaries for the Alberta Teachers' Association and is the Coordinator of the Association's Government Services program area. She worked as a teacher and administrator in Alberta schools, both in English and French Immersion, before... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Local Political Engagement Officers’ Seminar)

Local Political Engagement Officers’ SeminarThis seminar, which is held every other year, offers local political engagement officers leadership development to enhance the effectiveness of their local’s political engagement efforts. Participants will examine the current political... Read More →

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
KC 301 (Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation – Third Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Local Political Engagement Officers’ Seminar

10:30am MDT

Workshop Training 2 (continued)

Participation in this session is limited to delegates registered in the Association Instructors' Seminar.

Rooms

Max Bell 251

This room is located on the ground floor of the Max Bell Building.

Speakers

Nancy Luyckfassel

Coordinator, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Nancy is a teacher, wanderer and wonderer, with 31 years of experience that includes: 7 schools, 4 towns, courses in grades K–12, roles as Assistant Principal and Principal and 8 years at the ATA. Nancy comes from a small farming community and that upbringing instilled in her values... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Association Instructors' Seminar)

Association Instructors' SeminarEligibility: By invitation only

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
MB 251 (Max Bell Building – Ground Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Association Instructors' Seminar

10:30am MDT

Your Personal Leadership Statement and WIL Committee Goal - Final wrap-up

Participation is limited to delegates registered in the Women in K-12 Educational Leadership Seminar.

Rooms

Kinnear Centre 201

Located in the Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation on the second floor.

Speakers

Lisa Everitt

Executive Staff Officer, Government, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Dr Lisa Everitt has worked as an executive staff officer with the Alberta Teachers Association since 2006. Lisa has held several roles at the Association and has developed expertise in labour relations, employee benefits plans, educational research, and women in leadership. Prior... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Women in K-12 Educational Leadership Seminar)

Women in K–12 Educational Leadership SeminarThis course, which is held every other year, is designed to enhance the leadership skills of participants who are involved in their local Women in Leadership (WIL) committees. This seminar will draw from the research and organizational... Read More →

Friday August 12, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
KC 201 (Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation – Second Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Women in K-12 Educational Leadership Seminar

11:30am MDT

State of TES Address – Joint Session

Participation is limited to delegates registered in the Introduction and Advanced Collective Bargaining Courses.

Rooms

Kinnear Centre 203–205

Located in the Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation on the second floor.

Speakers

Sean Brown

Coordinator, Teacher Employment Services, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Sean joined the Association’s Teacher Welfare executive staff in 2015 and with the formation of Teacher Employment Services was appointed as Associate Coordinator, Collective Bargaining in August 2020. Sean holds an Advanced Labour Relations Certificate from Queen’s University... Read More →

Courses & Seminars

(Advanced Collective Bargaining Course)

(Introduction to Collective Bargaining Course)

Friday August 12, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
KC 203–205 (Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation – Second Floor)

Courses/Seminars, Introduction to Collective Bargaining Course, Advanced Collective Bargaining Course