Honouring leadership, amplifying Indigenous voices: Faculty of Education launches collection named for Annette Fox-BruisedHead A new collection in the Faculty of Education’s Curriculum Laboratory at the University of Lethbridge is amplifying Indigenous voices in education, while honouring a key figure who has helped guide the Faculty’s commitments to truth and reconciliation.
Rooted in care: Andreas Gateman on the power of relational teaching Inspired by the connections and possibilities that can emerge from the classroom, Andreas Gateman's journey to becoming a teacher has been fuelled by a desire to create welcoming spaces for students.
From Nepal to Lethbridge: Saajan Sapkota's path back to teaching When Saajan Sapkota moved to Canada from Nepal in 2018, his path forward in his new home wasn't immediately clear.
Persistence meets purpose: Madeleine Froehlich's journey to graduate studies Persistence paid off for Madeleine Froehlich, who always knew she wanted to be a psychologist, but took some detours on her way to becoming a graduate student at the University of Lethbridge.
Douhouk Dabbas wants to impact students through positive classroom culture Douhouk Dabbas (BSc '23) wants her impact on students to be characterized by fierce determination, compassion and openness towards others.
Leadership in action A group of University of Lethbridge alumni who honed their leadership skills serving as ULethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU) presidents have come together to support a common goal.
Student refugee program gets a boost All students face challenges adjusting to university life – but imagine if you came from a refugee camp.
Knud Petersen: A tireless champion A veteran supporter of Pronghorn Athletics and the University of Lethbridge, Knud Petersen has done much to enrich the lives of many.
Carly Grandberg working to be like the teachers that inspired her teaching dreams Carly Grandberg has always dreamed of being a teacher. Now having completed two student-teaching practicums with the Faculty of Education, she attributes many of her positive experiences in the classroom to the educators that inspired her as a kid.
Shining Student Erik Wright An experienced culinary professional, Erik Wright wants to share his lived experiences and natural sense of curiosity with students in hopes of inspiring the next generation of culinary lovers.
School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education winner: Brandon Good Brandon's ULethbridge experience has been marked by his graduate research deepening the understanding of the work of K-12 educators.
Faculty of Education graduate Kaye Bonto wants to encourage students' natural curiosities Witnessing "a-ha moments" and seeing her future students be immersed in learning and creative pursuits that interest them is what excites Faculty of Education student Kaye Bonto most about becoming a teacher.
A legacy of gratitude for higher education: How the Wigham Family impact is still being felt in the Faculty of Education Darol and Evelyn Wigham’s history of generosity roots back to one main thing: gratitude for their own paths through life.
Education Shining Student Grant Skoretz Grant Skoretz took a love for physical activity and sports and is turning it into a combined degree is Kinesiology and Education at ULethbridge.
Brave spaces for vulnerable conversations: Advocating for tangible EDI initiatives in academia Working to make academic spaces more equitable and welcoming for racialized individuals has always been a labour of love for Dr. Sandra Dixon, and one she feels the weight of at times.
How two ULethbridge researchers are empowering teachers in southern Alberta schools Reading is at the root of learning, and the teaching of reading has been a key interest of a pair of University of Lethbridge teacher educators for a long time, albeit in different ways.
Faculty of Education Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera decided to pursue a Master of Education because of her belief in the importance of continued education.
Education Shining Student Rachele Preston juggling student leadership and becoming a teacher Faculty of Education Shining Student Rachele Preston has taken every chance to get involved with the campus community during her time at the University of Lethbridge.
Education Shining Student Trey Twigg overcame challenges and wants to help students do the same Trey Twigg wants to be a teacher because he has a desire to make a real, positive difference in the lives of students.
Education Shining Student Kortlyn Suberlak wants to have a positive impact on students Making connections with classmates and faculty has been key for Kortlyn Suberlak throughout her time in the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education.
Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf is working to be a better educator Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf (BA '03, BEd '06), has returned to where his journey as an educator began, with a desire to continue learning and improve his practice.
Education Shining Student Taylor Dunning-Horvath Taylor Dunning-Horvath discovered a love for teaching others to go along with his love of math and science at ULethbridge, leading him to the combined degrees program.
Eric Garner taking love for music from professional recording studios to the classroom Eric Garner (BMus '14) returned to ULethbridge nearly a decade after completing his Bachelor of Music because he found a desire to share his love of music with youth.
Mirroring modern classrooms: Faculty of Education alumni support room renovations As classes began for the Fall 2023 term, a pair of busy classrooms in Turcotte Hall had received a significant makeover, aimed at better preparing student teachers for what they will step into in the field.
Madison Demers combined her science and teaching interests for a combined BSc/BEd Madison Demers (BSc/BEd '23) pursued both her love of biology and teaching others through the combined degrees option offered at the University of Lethbridge.