For the first time since 2019, the ATA’s Beginning Teachers’ Conference took place in person in Edmonton on Sept. 23 and 24. Open to teachers in their first two years of teaching in Alberta, the event included a variety of sessions focused on curricular content, pedagogy and what it means to be a member of the teaching profession.
PHOTOS: NANCY LUYCKFASSEL
“So far it’s the connections with my kids and especially to the staff as well, just being invited into the school and being supported within the walls.” McKenna O’Shea St. Martin Catholic School Vegreville
“Getting to interact with the kids again, being able to see them in the classroom and having conversations and connections.” Veronica Evangelista St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Blackfalds
“We did a classroom STEM project and my class seemed to have a bit of difficulty getting along, and as soon as we got into this group work where there was a fun objective involved, kids that I’ve been struggling with all year so far were suddenly collabor
Le meilleur souvenir que j’ai, c’est lorsque j’ai enseigné ma première leçon en Études sociales 9 qui parlait de l’immigration et on a travaillé sur un projet où il fallait créer comme un dépliant pour informer les nouveaux immigrants qui viennent au Cana
“Probably the most memorable thing was meeting my students for the first time. I told them that they were my first class and they felt so special. It’s exciting to grow with them, because I feel that I am a lifelong learner.” Nadia Haydar Calgary Islamic
“Definitely my students, and staff. They’re amazing and I can’t say enough about them.” Rachel Sorley Ernest Manning High School Calgary
“So far it’s the connections with my kids and especially to the staff as well, just being invited into the school and being supported within the walls.” McKenna O’Shea St. Martin Catholic School Vegreville
“Getting to interact with the kids again, being able to see them in the classroom and having conversations and connections.” Veronica Evangelista St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Blackfalds
“We did a classroom STEM project and my class seemed to have a bit of difficulty getting along, and as soon as we got into this group work where there was a fun objective involved, kids that I’ve been struggling with all year so far were suddenly collabor
Le meilleur souvenir que j’ai, c’est lorsque j’ai enseigné ma première leçon en Études sociales 9 qui parlait de l’immigration et on a travaillé sur un projet où il fallait créer comme un dépliant pour informer les nouveaux immigrants qui viennent au Cana
“Probably the most memorable thing was meeting my students for the first time. I told them that they were my first class and they felt so special. It’s exciting to grow with them, because I feel that I am a lifelong learner.” Nadia Haydar Calgary Islamic
“Definitely my students, and staff. They’re amazing and I can’t say enough about them.” Rachel Sorley Ernest Manning High School Calgary
