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.
Within Jody’s education career, she has had many opportunities to serve in multiple capacities. From primary grades to district instructional technology coach to secondary ELA/Social Studies teacher. Jody also worked as a middle school administrator and helped design and instruct a Master of Arts Program for a University that emphasized the power of integrating technology to provide feedback, encourage collaboration and foster social and emotional literacy for all students. Jody has established herself as a future-ready educator who transforms curriculum and content into meaningful learning experiences for students.