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Thursday, February 20
 

9:00am MST

President Schilling: Unplugged
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
This session will offer the opportunity to meet with President Schilling in a group setting to discuss matters and issues that are of importance to you and your colleagues. The session will open with a few focus questions from President Schilling followed by an opportunity to have open dialogue on topics generated by the discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Schilling

Jason Schilling

President, ATA
Jason Schilling (he/him) was re-elected president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association in 2023, following four years of service as president, two years of service as vice-president and more than eight years of service as district representative for South West. As vice-president... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S159 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

10:30am MST

Autism 101
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Autism 101 gives the opportunity to gain a basic overview of autism and neurodiversity. It is an introduction to what autism is and gives information on how autistic individuals may interact with others and the world around them. More specifically, the presentation covers the following topics: • Overview of Autism • Characteristics of Autism • How Sensory Processing Works • Sensory toolbox • Language to Use • Introduction to Visual Supports
Speakers
avatar for Alarie Guhle

Alarie Guhle

Aut
Douglas Parsons is the Training and Resource Manager for Autism Edmonton. He lends his expertise in providing learning opportunities for the Autistic community (and those wanting to learn about Autism) around the world. Under his management umbrella is the Housing portfolio where... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S159 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

1:00pm MST

ARTA and the ARTA Benefit Plans – Looking Ahead to NEW ADVENTURES “Presented by Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
If you are considering retirement within the next five years, then you’ve got some big decisions just around the corner. Make sure you’re ready for them! This presentation If you are considering retirement within the next five years, then you’ve got some big decisions just around the corner. Make sure you’re ready for them! This presentation will go over everything you need to know about the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA), including programs and perks available to members and, of course, the nationally acclaimed Health Benefit Plans, complete with information on all the health, travel, and dental benefits ARTA offers. A current retired teacher will provide important points to consider before making the leap into retirement and will touch on some retirement lessons they’ve learned from experience. Join us to discover how ARTA can give you the support you need to begin this new, exciting adventure.will go over everything you need to know about the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA), including programs and perks available to members and, of course, the nationally acclaimed Health Benefit Plans, complete with information on all the health, travel, and dental benefits ARTA offers. A current retired teacher will provide important points to consider before making the leap into retirement and will touch on some retirement lessons they’ve learned from experience. Join us to discover how ARTA can give you the support you need to begin this new, exciting adventure.
Speakers
avatar for Gary Sawatzky

Gary Sawatzky

gsawatzky@arta.net, Alberta Retired Teachers' Assocation
Gary Sawatzky is the Chief Operating Officer at ARTA. Gary joined the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association in 2017 as their Chief Operating Officer after working as a group benefits consultant for 20 years, specializing in education, and retiree benefits plans. Gary has his Certified... Read More →
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Ray Hoger

Chief Operating Officer, ARTA
Ray Hoger is the ARTA vice president. Ray is a retired teacher with a deep passion for supporting fellow retirees in making informed decisions about their retirement. With years of experience in education, he understands the importance of staying informed and engaged. Ray is dedicated... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S159 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB
 
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