ATA Magazine Fall 2026
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elissa Corsi | elissa.corsi@ata.ab.ca MANAGING EDITOR Cory Hare | cory.hare@ata.ab.ca CREATIVE DIRECTOR Erin Solano | erin.solano@ata.ab.ca ASSOCIATE EDITOR Lindsay Yakimyshyn ART DIRECTION AND DESIGN Alexa Guse, Bianca Ho, Michael Parillas COPY EDITOR Sandra Bit
ROGER GARCIA | pp. 10 and 11 Roger Garcia is a self-taught illustrator, art preparator and educator based in Edmonton. Working
SHARI NARINE | p. 48
Shari Narine is an award-winning journalist. She is the author of a novel and short stories as well as book re-
in acrylics, gouache, ink and digital media, his art shares family stories exploring grief, resilience and healing. Garcia has long supported the Edmonton arts community through workshops for children, youth and adults, fostering creativity in schools, galleries, festivals and community events.
views. She recently served on the jury for the Alberta Book Publishing Awards. She resides in Edmonton where she fosters dogs and cheers for the Elks.
JASON WYATT | p. 55
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Elementary teacher and amateur guitarist Jason Wyatt believes strongly in the power of student voice
PETE RYAN | pp. 18, 19, 21 and 26 Pete Ryan is an illustrator living and working in BC’s southern interior. Pete is a recipient of three medals from
and student choice. He strives to create a classroom environment that promotes authentic learning and personal expression through a creative approach. He works in Parkland School Division.
the Society of Illustrators in New York and is slowly chipping away at his first children’s book. He enjoys golden retrievers and skateboarding and perfecting a chocolate chip cookie recipe when not out hiking and camping.
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ANNIE GARNEAU WINTER ISSUE 2026
Annie Garneau’s work appeared on pages 25 to 35 of the winter
JONATHAN SHAREK | p. 36 Dr. Jonathan Sharek is a career educator and practitioner aiming to bridge educational theory and classroom
2026 issue. Due to an editorial oversight, the ATA Magazine failed to acknowledge this contribution. The ATA Magazine apologizes for the error. Over the course of a 38-year career, Annie Garneau has been a secondary science and math teacher, French immersion consultant and school leader with Elk Island Public Schools. After serving four years as a field experience associate and course instructor at the University of Alberta’s Campus Saint-Jean, she continues to share her expertise as a sessional instructor. She remains dedicated to mentoring and training future educators in Alberta. Annie Garneau a contribué à la création du contenu publié aux pages 25 à 35 du numéro d’hiver 2026. En raison d’un oubli de la rédaction, cette contribution n’a pas été soulignée dans le numéro en question. L’équipe de l’ ATA Magazine souhaite présenter ses excuses pour cette erreur. Forte d’une carrière de 38 ans, Annie Garneau a occupé les fonctions d’enseignante de sciences et de mathématiques, de conseillère pédagogique et de leadeure scolaire au sein du conseil scolaire Elk Island Public Schools. Après avoir œuvré durant quatre ans, comme associée à la pratique et chargée de cours au Campus Saint-Jean de l’Université de l’Alberta, elle y poursuit aujourd’hui son engagement à titre de chargée de cours. Sa vaste expertise continue de soutenir la formation de la relève enseignante en Alberta.
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practice. His experience spans teaching with New York City Public Schools to instructing undergradu- ate education at the University of Alberta. Holding masters and doctorate degrees in educational policy studies, he specializes in connecting with preservice teachers through university lectures and continues to mentor student teachers in his classroom. In 2016, he was awarded an Alberta Teachers’ Association Doctoral Fellowship in Education.
TABLE OFFICERS President Jason Schilling Vice-President Greg Carabine Vice-President Allison McCaffrey Past President Greg Jeffery Executive Secretary Robert Mazzotta Associate Executive Secretary Elissa Corsi
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Calgary City Kevin Kempt, Kent Kinsman, Alicia Taylor South Central Rockies Wade Westworth Central Brenton Baum Central East Murray Lalonde Central Prairie Sky Janet Westworth Edmonton McMurray Carmen Glossop, Chandra Hildebrand, Jay Procktor North West Rhonda Kelly South East Heather McCaig South West Katherine Pritchard Central North Rick Kremp Central South Brice Unland
JORDON HON | pp. 48 and 50 Jordon Hon 韓寶軒 is a photog- rapher based in Edmonton with Hong Kong familial roots. Jordon spends
most of his time photographing people and spaces as well as organizing events and programs to archive local histories and invite conversations on culture and identity. His favourite teacher is his wife, who teaches Grade 6! Jordon witnesses second-hand how positively impactful she is to her students, parents, colleagues and community every single day, and this inspires him deeply.
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