SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

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10:30am MST

Canada Out of the Closet - Stories to Help You Support Queer Students

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Travis Boser is an educator, actor, and podcaster. In 2021 he started Canada Out of the Closet, a podcast focused on giving people a space to both share and hear the coming out stories of 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians. These stories have helped people in the closet to find their way out, while also allowing a glimpse into the queer experience for those who have not experienced it themselves. In this session, Boser intertwines his own story into those shared on the show to help other educators discover how they can become authentic allies for the students in their buildings.

Speakers

Travis Boser

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S146 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

DEHR

Audience Div 2, Div 3, Div 4, Admin/Leadership

1:00pm MST

Beyond the GSAs and Acronyms - Queer Questions in our Educational Communities

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

S146

For so many educators, parents and students the issues around the Queer-identifying populace known by a string of letters - LGB2SQA+ - becomes confusing and a point of contention at times. This session will inform educators of some of the history behind queer identities, rights and movements to gain a more accepting view of people who both live in, as well as the progress made around this human rights movement. There will be time and space given to have some honest questions and provide some insights into directions for forward growth in accepting our little humans as very unique and diverse entities. This is meant to be a collaboration with sharing knowledge, insights and helpful tools/strategies for more positive, inclusive learning environments for ALL!

Speakers

Misty Zanger

I am a recently retired public school educator with over 15 years teaching experience. I have several years of substitute teaching at all grade levels across all three school divisions in the Medicine Hat area as well as ten years of teaching at the high school level. I have taught... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S146 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

DEHR

Audience All Divisions