CATCA 2023

Elyse is a dynamic and creative teacher with over 15 years of experience in French Immersion, virtual teaching and as an instructional coach. A passionate learner, she likes to be on the outlook for the latest research and at the forefront of applying theoretical and technological approaches. She loves to create and share her resources. She has also a background in social work and play therapy with expertise in child development and mental health. She is part of the ACPI 5 Star Program where she has the opportunity to coach teachers in their first immersion job. With her colleague Marylou Gammans, they created Académie Gamin. This amalgam is derived from the merging of their two last names Gammans and Morin. Their goal is to share the latest research, best pedagogical practices and develop engaging resources for teachers of all levels!

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face. Students know this but don’t know what to do about it. In this highly engaging session, learn how to steer clear of gloom and doom and instill confidence, optimism and connectedness in young learners by nurturing a positive relationship with nature. We’ll also demonstrate how it’s never too early to engage your students in real-world, age-appropriate climate solutions that are fun and build hope and agency as students learn how they can play a role in helping build a sustainable future. We’ll also share connections to the Alberta curriculum and many high-quality resources you can use immediately with your students.

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face, and students know this. A 2020 survey of over 500 Alberta youths revealed that a strong majority of students are concerned about their future as a result of climate change and want to learn what we can do to address it. In this interactive session designed specifically for secondary teachers, learn how to steer clear of gloom and doom and instill confidence and optimism about the future by focusing on climate solutions. In the words of climate activist Greta Thunberg, "The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions. All we have to do is to wake up and change." Join us as we demonstrate how exploring real-world climate solutions is a fun and engaging way to build hope and agency in your students, equip them with the knowledge and skills to become the environmental leaders of tomorrow, and introduce them to exciting careers of the future. We’ll also share connections to the Alberta curriculum and many high-quality resources you can use immediately with your students.

EdCamp - relaxed opportunity to network and collaborate with other educators who are teaching or wanting to teach cosmetology.

Can writing and words truly make a difference? Can the spoken word really make change? Through this session, explore multidisciplinary techniques for engaging your students in the writing process. Help them to find their ‘voice’ and explore the delights and possibilities of the human voice through performing their own words shaped by themes they are passionate about. Imagine Greek chorus, spoken word, rant, hip hop, plus a little movement/improv thrown in for fun. Encourage even the reluctant writer to believe in wordpower. Gail will take you from idea generation to creation to performance as a model for your own classroom. Join her as she guides you along a YouthWrite path to inspire youth to write and raise their voices for (a) change!