ATA Magazine

The look of leadership

Fall 2023

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Feature

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Superintendent Krimsen Sumners proves the value of compassion and brave vulnerability, as she forges relationships across and beyond school communities to best support students.  

Built to Lead

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Understanding the women in leadership barriers

In 2018 the ATA renewed its focus on women in leadership through the establishment of a subcommittee of the Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Committee

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Women leading the way

Six Alberta women in the teaching profession share their perspectives on and experiences in leadership

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The same tribe

Honouring relationships uplifts us all
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The importance of making your mark

Former ATA President reflect on her time working with Premier Ralph Klein

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At the table

In 1983, her second year of teaching, the ATA's former Assistant Executive Secretary became involved in Association

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From school rep to senior leadership

Volunteering with the Alberta Teachers’ Association changed her career and life
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Diversity leads work with students to celebrate diverse cultures  

Sharing the lead

Outlook

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From the president

We have work to do to remove barriers

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From glass ceiling to glass escalator

Transcending gendered expectations in the workplace

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Then and now

Curriculum quandaries 50 years ago

Unsung hero

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Kenny Yeung: Evening the playing field 

Teacher Hacks

Bubble whammy

Soapy learning delivers good clean fun

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Elissa Corsi ATA Magazine Editor-in-Chief

Editor's Notebook

And so the adventure begins

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Wellness

Dry eyes, digital eye strain

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Technology

Email wisely, connect deeply
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Gaining insights, opening doors, creating connection

Exploring the benefits of educational exchanges 

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Research insights

Looking forward 

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Adventures await

What is an awesome field trip that you’d 
recommend to colleagues?

In Profile

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Finding her soul in the saddle

Learning Commons

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From the Bookshelves

These math resources are now available through the ATA library

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Kid Lit

What’s your favourite book to use with students in grades 1 to 3?

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In Focus

Regulatory Affairs and Membership Services: Providing members guidance and representation

Teacher to Teacher

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Who's out there

Creative colleagues: Teachers have their own extracurricular activities.

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Teacher hacks

Bubble whammy 

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Most memorable lesson

Accept no substitute