Learning Opportunities

Ulana Soletsky has been facilitating professional learning sessions in mathematics and numeracy for the Edmonton office of the Consortium since 2006. Prior to this, she dedicated 26 years to teaching mathematics at the Junior High level before transitioning to roles as a math and numeracy consultant for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools and ERLC. An educator since 1979, Ulana has engaged with students from Kindergarten through grade 9 and has also acted as a First Steps in Math Facilitator for Pearson Publishers, concentrating on the Number, Operation Sense, and Measurement strands. Additionally, she has collaborated with Pearson Publishers to provide professional development for the new math resource “Mathology” and the “Math Progressions K-9,” of which she was an active reviewer during its development. Currently, Ulana is involved in overseeing the creation of the Math Assessment for grades 1 to 9 in partnership with Elk Island Catholic Schools. As a math educator, her objective has always been to ensure that all students comprehend and value the mathematics they study; that they can read, write, explore, and communicate mathematical concepts with assurance; and that they can apply mathematics in their daily lives. Her primary focus lies in supporting the new curriculum, planning for staff development, and enhancing school improvement initiatives. She advocates for a cooperative, student-centered classroom as the most effective environment for learning.

Ulana Soletsky has been facilitating professional learning sessions in mathematics and numeracy for the Edmonton office of the Consortium since 2006. Prior to this, she dedicated 26 years to teaching mathematics at the Junior High level before transitioning to roles as a math and numeracy consultant for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools and ERLC. An educator since 1979, Ulana has... Read more »

Heather van Streun has been in education for 16 years. She is currently a curriculum consultant supporting Educational Technology, Mathematics, and other middle school and high school courses. She also supports data analysis, new curriculum implementation, general assessment and pedagogy. She enjoys having adventures with her husband (Simon), daughter (Matilda), and dog (Frodo Barkins), losing herself in a jigsaw puzzle, sewing or playing volleyball.

Heather van Streun has been in education for 16 years. She is currently a curriculum consultant supporting Educational Technology, Mathematics, and other middle school and high school courses. She also supports data analysis, new curriculum implementation, general assessment and pedagogy. She enjoys having adventures with her husband (Simon), daughter (Matilda), and dog (Frodo... Read more »

Brian has been working at Elk Island Catholic Schools for 13 years, managing the student information system and the many integrations which connect to and rely upon it. He is passionate about bringing together the community of support personnel and has participated in the planning and delivery of numerous training sessions and conferences for those who work behind the scenes in Alberta to manage student information. As the SIS person on a small IT team, he survives by collaborating extensively with other school boards, and the results of those projects have found their way into almost every school division in the province.
On the side he designs and plays board games with his wife Catherine, son Rhys and daughter Rayna.

Brian has been working at Elk Island Catholic Schools for 13 years, managing the student information system and the many integrations which connect to and rely upon it. He is passionate about bringing together the community of support personnel and has participated in the planning and delivery of numerous training sessions and conferences for those who work behind the scenes in... Read more »