Learning Opportunities

Chris Zarski has been an educator for over 40 years, and has served as a teacher, principal, supervisor and director and Examiner for Alberta Education. Currently is serving as a Curriculum Implementation Consultant with CARC on secondment from her role as the Director of Instruction and Staff Development for STAR Catholic Schools. Chris has led numerous district wide initiatives, provided over 600 professional learning sessions, and co-authored/consulted on 18 mathematics resources. She is actively involved with the pedagogy of deeper learning, authentic assessment designs enhancing curriculum delivery and the integration of FNMI resources into all curriculums. Chris loves to learn and believes that all students have the ability to learn at high levels. She also believes that teachers have the best profession ever – enlightening new minds and sparking interest in learning! 

Chris Zarski has been an educator for over 40 years, and has served as a teacher, principal, supervisor and director and Examiner for Alberta Education. Currently is serving as a Curriculum Implementation Consultant with CARC on secondment from her role as the Director of Instruction and Staff Development for STAR Catholic Schools. Chris has led numerous district wide initiatives, provided... Read more »

An English teacher originally, Janet's career evolved over the years from classroom teacher to consultant, co-leading edtech integration across the province as a member of the 2Learn.ca and ARPDC provincial teams, to school and district leadership as a Department Head at Lillian Osborne High School and a TIPS (Technology Integration and Planning Supports) Consultant with Edmonton Public Schools. A Google Certified Trainer and SMART Certified Trainer, these days Janet brings both vision and practical strategies to help support your integration of G Suite and SMART Learning Suite, reputable third-party applications, makerspaces, digital citizenship and more, within today's emergent and shifting learning spaces. In her spare time, she enjoys the four generations of her family.

An English teacher originally, Janet's career evolved over the years from classroom teacher to consultant, co-leading edtech integration across the province as a member of the 2Learn.ca and ARPDC provincial teams, to school and district leadership as a Department Head at Lillian Osborne High School and a TIPS (Technology Integration and Planning Supports) Consultant with Edmonton Public... Read more »

Jess Oracheski is currently a classroom teacher, teaching junior high science in Buffalo Trail Public Schools since 2010. She has a zest for life, and always tries to infuse fun into her classroom. She has a passion for incorporating technology into her daily lessons, making her courses paperfree for almost 10 years. When she isn't teaching or consulting, she is spending time with her 3 boys on a farm she shares with her husband.

Jess Oracheski is currently a classroom teacher, teaching junior high science in Buffalo Trail Public Schools since 2010. She has a zest for life, and always tries to infuse fun into her classroom. She has a passion for incorporating technology into her daily lessons, making her courses paperfree for almost 10 years. When she isn't teaching or consulting, she is spending time with... Read more »

Nicole has over 20 years of teaching experience from grades 1-6.  She served as the Elementary Science Consultant with ECSD.  Nicole has a passion for elementary science education and is a member of the Ambitious Science Teachers, a collaborative group of science education researchers, consultants and teachers who strive to improve science pedagogical practices grounded in evidence based approaches.

Nicole has over 20 years of teaching experience from grades 1-6.  She served as the Elementary Science Consultant with ECSD.  Nicole has a passion for elementary science education and is a member of the Ambitious Science Teachers, a collaborative group of science education researchers, consultants and teachers who strive to improve science pedagogical practices grounded in evidence... Read more »