Our new district representative: Karen Naskaska

Congratulations to Karen Nakaska, our newly elected district representative. In her new role, she will be representing the teachers by Canadian Rockies Public Schools, Christ the Redeemer Public Schools, Foothills School Division and Rocky View Schools.

In her own words: " Throughout my career, I have taught students at a variety of grade levels, working in traditional and alternative schools, gaining extensive experience in both rural and urban settings. I have held a number of leadership roles within my school division and while working with Alberta Education. I have also served my ATA local in various leadership capacities and held similar positions in service groups within the communities in which I have lived. My widely varying experiences have contributed to a unique perspective from which I view our province and our profession.

Over the course of a three-decade career, I have watched the workloads and stressors on my colleagues increase continuously. Alberta’s teachers truly are the heartbeat of education, and they deserve strong and effective district representation. Advocating for those teachers and their working conditions is, undoubtedly, advocating for our students and their learning conditions. With the many challenges currently facing teachers, it is vital that we remain united and optimistic in promoting the cause of public education in Alberta, as that public education is necessary for a just and equitable society. In the years ahead, I will work tirelessly to champion our students, our teachers and our profession."

Follow her on Twitter: @nakaskak

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