ECSD Elementary School Teams: Embracing Joy in Learning Welcome to the fourth and final round of School Teams for this year! Our theme for this round is JOY. Deep learning, facing challenges, and tackling new concepts can all be filled with joy. This is not about Edu-tainment but about taking learning and making it come to life in the classroom! Join us as we explore how joy can transform the educational experience, making it more engaging and impactful for both educators and students. This round will feature 12 inspiring sessions designed to empower K-6 teachers, instructional leaders, and coaches. We will delve into new curriculum subject areas, providing you with strategies to support joyful and effective teaching and learning. Together, we will foster collaboration, build skills, and create a joyful learning environment that sets the stage for excellence in every classroom. Dive into the schedule below to find sessions, resources, and tools that will help you and your team succeed. Let’s embrace joy and empower our educators and students to reach new heights!
Reimagine the Easter Story through hands-on, student-centered learning that integrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) while aligning with the English Language Arts and Literature curriculum. This interactive session will explore a variety of STEAM challenges that provide practical, engaging ways for students to retell the Easter Story while developing oral language, comprehension, digital/technological and storytelling skills. Participants will leave with practical, ready-to-use STEAM challenges that encourage students to engage deeply with the Easter Story. Join us to explore meaningful, hands-on ways to make this sacred story come alive in the classroom!
Nicole Cunningham is a Consultant with the Emerging Technology team in Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has been an educator with ECSD for 26 years, teaching K-6 students and serving as a technology coach for Early Learning, Inclusive Education and Curriculum... Read More →
English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is a newbie joining the ELA Elementary team. She has been an Educator for 15 years with ECSD and completed her Masters in Religious Education. Stephanie has a passion for building powerful literacy classrooms where all learners experience success. She loves reading, traveling... Read More →
Haidee de Roca-Garcia is the STEM Consultant for ECSD. She has taught K-6 for almost 30 years and is passionate about making learning fun and engaging for all learners. She believes curiousity is a superpower and robots are the best! When not learning something new every day, she... Read More →
