The next co-ordinator of the Professional Development program area will be Nancy Luyckfassel, who has served as associate co-ordinator since 2021.
An ATA staff officer since 2016, Luyckfassel has focused much of her attention on improving the work and effectiveness of the Association’s PD instructors and administrator instructor corps in addition to undertaking other assignments related to the Curriculum Committee, Beginning Teachers and Ever Active Schools.
“I very much look forward to taking up the role of co-ordinator,” Luyckfassel said. “I am excited to continue leading my team at the Association, and proud to continue serving the teachers of Alberta.”
Prior to joining the Association, Luyckfassel worked as a teacher and school leader in Elk Island Public Schools and, prior to that, taught with Rocky View Schools.
In addition to her B Ed, Luyckfassel possesses masters of education degrees in secondary education second language instruction, and in school counselling, focusing on teacher wellness.
Replacing the retiring Mark Swanson, Luyckfassel will assume her new role in early 2023. ❚
