Learning Opportunities

Kelly's joy has been found in supporting staff in the use of research-based instructional strategies that make literacy teaching and learning systematic and intentional. A Teacher, a Consultant, a Reading Specialist and a University Sessional Instructor, Kelly's background is in supporting teachers as they build their understanding of students with all learners, including those with learning disabilities - how they learn and how they achieve. She has built her knowledge of UDL through her work at the University of Manitoba.

“A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships were built for.” -Anonymous

Kelly's joy has been found in supporting staff in the use of research-based instructional strategies that make literacy teaching and learning systematic and intentional. A Teacher, a Consultant, a Reading Specialist and a University Sessional Instructor, Kelly's background is in supporting teachers as they build their understanding of students with all learners, including those with learning... Read more »

Marylou has been a proponent of French language learning since the inception of programmes in Western Canada in the early 1970’s, first as a student, and later as a teacher in Alberta. Currently supporting teachers in all three streams of French in Alberta schools, Marylou continues to share her passion for multilingual learning by supporting teachers with the assistance and resources that are at times a challenge to locate in a minority language environment.

She facilitates professional learning across the province and has in-depth experience helping teachers view the curriculum in new ways, keeping a lens on authentic engagement for students.  Marylou has always used a combination of innovative strategies with the tried and true to help people build significant meaning, relationships, and understanding  in our interconnected world.

Marylou has been a proponent of French language learning since the inception of programmes in Western Canada in the early 1970’s, first as a student, and later as a teacher in Alberta. Currently supporting teachers in all three streams of French in Alberta schools, Marylou continues to share her passion for multilingual learning by supporting teachers with the assistance and resources... Read more »