In this episode, we bring you a breakout session from uLead 2024 called You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader. You’ll hear Shan Jorgenson-Adam and Dr. Rita Marler speak about how Educational Leadership is different from non-educational leadership roles because student success is at the core. They ask participants to "reimagine" their leadership ski…

In this talk Dr. Sean Lessard looks back at his early work in the engagement and development of Indigenous youth programming and school wide practice and policy innovations. Dr. Sean Lessard is from Montreal Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory. He is an award winning writer, researcher and speaker. He is a former teacher, guidance counsellor and…

In this episode we hear from Molly Garcia, uLead 2024 Keynote and Franklin Covey Education Coach/Consultant, about what she will be sharing in Banff. If you like what you are hearing, learn more about uLead and the Council for School Leadership at: www.atacsl.ca For more information on Franklin Cover Education, visit: https://www.leaderinme.org/can…

In this episode, we share a keynote session from uLead 2023 from Dr. Steve Munby. Steve Munby is a self-employed consultant and speaker on leadership and on system reform. Based in the UK, he works with governments and with groups of schools around the world. Steve was Chief Executive of the National College for School Leadership in England for 8 y…

In this episode we speak with Rosie Connor who will be delivering a breakout session at uLead 2024. She introduces herself, shares what she will be speaking about at uLead 2024, and talks about what she hopes participants will gain from this session. For more information on uLead, visit the uLead website. For more information on the Council for Sch…

In this episode we speak with Brandon Farbstein who will be delivering the final Keynote at uLead 2024. He introduces himself, shares what he will be speaking about at uLead 2024, and talks about what he hopes participants will gain from his session. For more information on uLead, visit the uLead website. For more information on the Council for Sch…

In this episode with speak with Cale Birk, upcoming Keynote at uLead 2024. We talk a little about his experiences and what he hopes to share with the attendees at uLead 2024. You can learn more about Cale by visiting his website at https://www.birklearns.com/ For more information on uLead 2024 and to register, go to the uLead website.…

This episode is a breakout sessions that was presented at uLead 2023 by Adedeji Bowoade and Michael Carter. In their session they examine the ways the education system impacts multiple marginalized students. As a BIPOC teacher and a disabled teacher, their aim was to build understanding, reflect on practice, and create better futures for multiple m…

In this episode Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association, speaks about school leadership in Alberta. He sat down to talk to us during the 2023 uLead conference. For morning information about the Council for School Leadership, please visit our website.Oleh Council for School Leadership - Alberta Teachers' Association

This episode brings you a breakout session from the CAP-uLead conference in 2022 with Kevin Van Lagen. In 2014, enrollment in Altario School was at an all-time low. The future of both the school and community was in question. Today, Altario School is vibrant hub of rural education. By Reimagining rural education, this community school has created a…

In this video we bring you a session from a LeadMeet gathering that was held at the Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton in January of 2023. LeadMeets are events organized by the CSL where local leaders share their tips for positively impacting student learning. In this session, we will hear Christina Jones discuss her work around distributed leadership.…

In this episode we bring you a session from a LeadMeet gathering that was held at the Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton in January of 2023. LeadMeets are evening gatherings organized by the CSL where local leaders share their tips for positively impacting student learning. In this session, we will hear Meghan Wiens & Lisa Gonsalvez discuss their work …

Welcome to the next edition of our introductions to featured speakers at uLead 2023. For more information on uLead, please visit the website. Eileen Pollack was one of the first two women to graduate from Yale University with a BS in physics; she later earned an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She is the author of five Novels as well as two co…

Welcome to the next edition of our introductions to featured speakers at uLead 2023. For more information on uLead, please visit the website. In this episode we speak with Desiree Cocroft who is an energizing coach and consultant that seeks to empower leaders to fulfill their fullest potential. An experienced facilitator of over 20 years, Desiree e…

Phil Boyte is a Culture Coach, as well as a Professional Development and Culture Summit Facilitator. Phil helps educational leaders to create schools that are so fun, encouraging, and safe they have to beg students and teachers to leave at the end of the day. He has travelled the continent for over thirty years working with school educators in thou…

When it comes to mental health, Stéphane Grenier walks the talk. He was appointed to the Order of Canada and awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Guelph and Humber College for his contributions to the field of workplace mental health. Stéphane’s riveting keynotes are not only thought-provoking, but also lead to tangible ac…

Armand Doucet is one of the world’s foremost pracademics and teachers in education for this Digital Age. He is a sought after leader, inspirational speaker, coach, columnist, and author. He is one of our Keynote speakers at uLead this year and is part of the pre-conference webinar series that is being offered before the conference in April of 2022.…

This episode was recording during the ATA Educational Leadership Academy 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the academy was held online. This session was the second part of a module and speaks about the importance of play for children. If you like this episode, join us at the uLead Conference. Pasi Sahlberg is a Finnish educator who has wo…

This episode was recording during the ATA Educational Leadership Academy in 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the academy was moved online and a number of sessions were presented. This session features Dr. Micheal Rich and Dr. Phil McRae speaking about research around digital wellbeing. Growing Up Digital Findings 1 Growing Up Digital Fin…

This episode is a recording of a session presented during the Educational Leadership Academy 2020 with Dr. Lynora Saxinger. Dr. Saxinger is an infectious diseases physician and associate professor of medicine and microbiology and immunology at the University of Alberta. She does clinical work, teaching and research in general infectious diseases, H…

Armand Doucet is one of the world’s foremost pracademics and teachers in education for this Digital Age. He is a sought after leader, inspirational speaker, coach, columnist, author of Teaching Life: Our Calling, Our Choices, Our Challenges in Routledge’s Best-selling Leading Change Series. He is also the lead author of the best-selling book Teachi…

In this episode, we are getting perspective from some different leaders around Alberta on ways that they are supporting teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that like in other parts of the country and the world, schools in Alberta are engaged in remote learning. Teachers and Leaders have had to adapt fast to this new changing environment.…

In this episode, we are getting perspective from some different leaders around Alberta on ways that they are supporting teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that like in other parts of the country and the world, schools in Alberta are engaged in remote learning. Teachers and Leaders have had to adapt fast to this new changing environment.…

In this episode we feature an interview that highlights the current state of school leadership in Alberta. Dr. Bonnie Stelmach and Dr. Phil McRae speak to us about the recently published report entitled “Alberta School Leadership Within the Teacher Profession 2019”. This research outlines some areas of success and difficulty for school leaders in A…

In this episode we feature a session from uLead 2019 about Learning Space Design with Rebecca Hare. After a decade in Italy as a design consultant and creative director, Rebecca became fascinated with education. The young designers she hired, she found, struggled with problem-solving and critical thinking. She returned to the U.S. to study educatio…

In this episode we present a session from uLead 2019 with Richard Gerver. Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker. He began his career in education, most notably as headteacher of the failing Grange Primary School. In …

In our first episode we bring your a break out session with Dr. Simon Breakspear from the 2019 uLead conference in Banff, Alberta. You will hear Dr. Breakspear talk about developing teacher expertise and ways he suggests planning professional development to maximize impact on teacher learning. Dr. Breakspear is known internationally for helping edu…

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