GETCA 2025

Teaching while navigating a mental or physical health condition can often feel isolating, exhausting, and at times, overwhelming. This one-hour session is designed to validate your experiences, providing a supportive environment for educators facing similar challenges to connect and share. We will explore practical strategies for managing your well-being and sustaining your passion for education. Christine, who manages an autoimmune disease, and Sara, who navigates living with a severe mental illness, will draw from their personal journeys to equip you with tools to prioritize your health without diminishing your impact in the classroom. They will also share research and insights into imposter syndrome and how we can come together to reduce the stigma of living with an ongoing health condition. You are more than your condition, and this session will assist you in reclaiming control of both your personal and professional life.

Interested in traveling and volunteering? This session is about my experience doing both! Burundi English School provides opportunities for teachers in Alberta to mentor teachers and students who are following the Alberta curriculum. Come listen to how you can make a difference for people on the other side of the world while having an opportunity to travel to beautiful South East Africa.