Learning Opportunities

Jackie loves making sense of the use and abuse of concrete materials, understanding the importance of visual, spatial reasoning for the development of number sense, problem solving skills, and learning to ask good questions are four areas that greatly intrigue her. Jackie currently works as an independent consultant and instructional coach to teams of teachers, over the past 19 years, in several districts across the province. Her work is focused on unpacking the Alberta Program of Studies in ways that honor and value its intent of a student-centered approach to understanding, which allows each student to become capable, confident, and responsible for their own learning.

Darlene began her career teaching in division one classrooms. She has also been an Early Reading Intervention teacher and was a Literacy Coordinator for six years. Most recently, she has become an Independent Education Consultant supporting schools with literacy goals and navigating technology. Darlene is passionate about collaborating with school leaders and staff to discuss ways to engage and build relationships with their students to support them in their learning journey.