This session shares my unexpected path into the teaching profession and the key lessons learned through early uncertainty, career risk-taking, professional growth, and long-term reflection. Drawing from personal experiences across multiple schools and roles, the session explores lessons such as maintaining balance, embracing change, being willing to move, trying new approaches, and avoiding the trap of believing you have everything figured out. Rather than focusing on best practices alone, the session highlights the realities of teaching over time and the value of honesty, adaptability, and continuous learning. The goal is to offer educators reassurance, perspective, and practical wisdom that resonates across career stages, reminding teachers that growth often comes from discomfort and that meaningful careers are rarely linear.
I am a middle school teacher with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, with nearly 20 years of teaching experience across Alberta, including roles in Fox Creek and Hinton. I completed my Master’s in Educational Technology through University of British Columbia, focusing on the meaningful... Read More →
Friday February 20, 2026 3:20pm - Sunday May 31, 2026 11:59pm MDT Post Recording Video
