uLead2025 - The Summit of Educational Leadership: Full Schedule

This is the Sched site for the uLead 2025. The site for the Pre-Conference is available here.

Welcome to uLead 2025. We are thrilled you will be joining us at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for our annual school leadership conference hosted by the Council for School Leadership of The Alberta Teachers’ Association.

If you have any questions during the event, we will have uLead team members throughout the venue wearing red and black plaid. The registration desk will also have our team available throughout the conference. This table can be found just outside of the Van Horne Ballroom where all of our keynote presentations are taking place.

If you need a digital map of the facilities, you can click here

In order for our team to best determine room allocations for breakout sessions would ask that delegates log in (top right corner of this page) and select sessions that they are interested in attending.

Finally, if you are interested in earning University credits for attending uLead, please visit the uLead website

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10:45am MDT

Empowering success through a culturally centred framework

Monday April 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

TBA

A culturally centred, strength-based model for wellbeing and positive behaviour change empowers individuals by leveraging their strengths and cultural identity. Grounded in diverse cultural values and narratives, it integrates New Zealand's indigenous conceptual understanding, drawing on Māori principles to guide its approach. The model emphasises the connection between personal identity, community belonging, and holistic development. By fostering self-awareness, resilience, and positive relationships, it supports individuals in navigating challenges and enhancing wellbeing. Through restorative practices, cultural metaphors, and collective support, it creates pathways for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Speakers

Gene Bartlett

Principal, Masterton Primary School

Gene Bartlett is the Principal of Masterton Primary School and Lead Principal of the (RTLB) Remutaka Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour service, which provides specialised support to enhance learning and behaviour outcomes for students across 54 schools and 4,500 students... Read More →

Joanna Lennox

Joanna Lennox is the Deputy Principal at Masterton Primary School, renowned for her expertise in play-based education, restorative practices, new entrant pedagogy, and curriculum leadership. She is a strong advocate for inclusive practices, with a solid background in special education... Read More →

Monday April 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
TBA

DEHR, International Perspectives

10:45am MDT

Equity Theory of Change: Transforming Education for All

Monday April 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

TBA

Join us for an engaging session on the Equity Theory of Change, a framework that prioritizes fairness and inclusivity in educational reform. This presentation will explore how adopting an equity lens can address systemic barriers in education, ensuring that all students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, receive the support they need to thrive.

Speakers

Shannon Behan

Dr. Shannon Behan, President of the British Columbia Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association (BCPVPA), brings a deep commitment to educational equity and transformative change in her work with school leaders across British Columbia. With a strong focus on the Equity Theory of... Read More →

Monday April 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
TBA

DEHR

2:45pm MDT

What do K-12 schools need to address child abuse?

Monday April 7, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT

TBA

In Alberta, Child Advocacy Centres (CAC's) are strategic partners in how school districts approach child abuse policy and prevention. During this session participants will be presented with evidence-based resources that can be implemented at the district or school level. We invite participants to bring their questions and join with us to create communities where all children and youth are safe. The opportunity for individual consultation with representatives from Zebra, Central Alberta and the Luna CAC will be made available immediately after this session.

Speakers

Lee Caine

Education Program Coordinator, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

Dean Pasiuk and Lee Caine have over 60 years educational experience working in Central Alberta Schools. During Dean's 30 years as an educator, he has gone from classroom teacher to administrator with the Chinooks Edge School Division and the Red Deer Public School Division. Dean has... Read More →

Brenda Straw

Education Liaison, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Brenda Straw is a teacher on secondment to Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) from the Calgary Catholic School District (CSSD). As a certified teacher stationed at a Child and Youth Advocacy Center in Alberta, Brenda collaborates with district leadership in Southern Alberta... Read More →

Samantha McLennan

Hi I'm Sam! I've been a teacher for the past 7 years, and I jumped at the opportunity to work with the Zebra centre as their Community Education Lead this year. I've had the unfortunate pleasure of working with Zebra in the past as a teacher, and I have always admired the work they... Read More →

Dean Pasiuk

Monday April 7, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
TBA

DEHR