GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to GETCA 2025! We are excited to see you soon...

9:00am MST

Let's Sweat the Small Stuff! Using Miniature Painting in the Classroom

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

This session focus on the popular world of miniature painting, by exploring it's brief history, it's rise in popularity and how it can used as an extension of your classroom as a project or expression of the elements of art and design. The hands-on piece of this session will include a guided tutorial on the fundamentals of miniature painting with an emphasis on acrylic paints, washes, technical paints and texture. With a small introduction to 'green-stuff' sculpting and the uses of dioramas in a humanities class. Participants will take home a 28mm scale miniature and a bust (statue) at the end of the session as an artifact of their learning to showcase some of the techniques learned. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10.

Speakers

Randolph Su

Teacher

Randolph Su is an Indigenous educator that teaches Grades 7 - 9 at Bessie Nichols School. He coaches the Nighthawks ESports team, focusing on Valorant, but also helps lead the afterschool Tabletop Club. Randolph sees the use of gaming, be it digital or on the tabletop, as an opportunity... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Centre High - Room 301 Centre High

CTS/CTF, Art

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10:20am MST

Art Therapy and Emotional Regulation

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Centre High - Room 301

In this engaging 60-minute session, participants will discover how simple art exercises can effectively regulate the emotions of both students and staff. Through a hands-on approach, attendees will have the opportunity to practice three straightforward techniques during the lecture, facilitating experiential learning. These methods are designed to be easily integrated into daily routines, making emotional regulation accessible for individuals of all ages. By the end of the session, participants will not only understand the theoretical underpinnings of these exercises but also gain practical skills they can immediately apply in their educational environments.

Speakers

Jennifer Seniuk ATR, RCAT, CCC

Art Therapist/ Owner, Belly Eye Art Therapy Inc.

Jennifer Seniuk is a registered Art Therapist in both the United States and Canada, and a dedicated counsellor who has committed her career to helping others through creative expression and therapeutic practices. Based in Alberta, she specializes in conducting workshops for school... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Centre High - Room 301 Centre High

Classroom Management, General Interest/Wellness

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1:00pm MST

Teaching Overseas as an Alberta Certified Teacher

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Centre High - Room 301

Ever wondered about teaching overseas at an International School? Come learn about the opportunities that are available as well as the challenges you may face, from someone who did it for 14 years.

Speakers

Mel Varga

Digital Black Belt

Mel taught in Alberta for 12 years before moving overseas (with family in tow) to teach for another 14 years in Macau, China and Dubai, UAE. Come discover the opportunities that are available to you as an Alberta certified teacher and learn about the the challenges and opportunities... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Centre High - Room 301 Centre High

General Interest/Wellness, Retirement/New Teachers

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2:20pm MST

The Métis and paskwa moshtosh

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Centre High - Room 301

Paskwa moshtosh, lii bufloo, buffalo, bison... No matter the name, for many Métis families paskwa moshtosh was key in shaping their lives and livelihoods. While the herds no longer roam across the land here, the teachings from these amazing animals still guide Métis society. Join Métis artist and Knowledge Holder Krista Leddy in stories and art around the importance of lii bufloo where participants will have an opportunity to create a small decorated bison to take home. This session includes stories to help educators understand and connect with Métis identities and culture as well as a simple art technique that can be easily adapted for many different learners.

Speakers

Krista Leddy

Krista Leddy is a proud Métis artist and Knowledge Holder whose family comes from the historical Métis communities of St. Albert, Lac St. Anne, and Jasper House. She currently calls amiskwaciywâskahikan (Edmonton) home. Her artwork is influenced by the beautiful teachings, stories... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Centre High - Room 301 Centre High

Indigenous, Art

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