I am very pleased to introduce our newest PCCE staff member: Hugo VanderHoek. Hugo has a wealth of experience as both a teacher and leader in Alberta and BC Christian schools and has a passion for seeing Christian schools thrive. Hugo currently is the principal at Providence Christian Schools where his position is not quite full-time, so he has some space to add the PCCE responsibilities. His main role at PCCE will be to serve as a support and consultant for our independent schools who have some specific and unique needs. Contact information: hugovanderhoek@gmail.com; cell/text: 403 849 0743

Approximately 340 educators and support staff gathered for our annual Teachers’ Convention at Gateway Christian School in Red Deer. We enjoyed keynote speaker, Carlos Whittaker, who was able make us laugh while encouraging us to reflect on our own lives and what we do with all the moments we are given. Workshops were also appreciated by participants. As always, the singing was a highlight and, in particular, the Friday morning “Worship Huddle” - have a LISTEN (Thanks to Drayton Christian for the video)
Next year's convention will be October 24-25, 2019 in Edmonton.

                                                                                                

For the 2 days prior to Teachers’ Convention 40 teachers from 15 schools immersed themselves in Teaching for Transformation. They engaged in a wide variety of learning experiences while articulating their Deep Hope for their students and beginning to design a Storyline for their classrooms. Part 2 will be held in early 2019.

                                                                                                

Along with our colleagues in BC, we hosted the first Senior Leadership Enrichment Seminar for about 15 Executive Directors and Superintendents. We met for a jam-packed 24 hours of learning, encouraging, working and eating together. Our speaker was
Dr. Melanie Humphreys, the president of The King’s University, who spoke to us about the TKU journey toward an inclusive learning community. The group will meet again in April in BC.

VanLunen Program applications are now being accepted (February 2019 deadline). The Van Lunen program is an exceptional learning & equipping program for school leaders. If you would like to learn more, contact Gayle.

Although the deadline is tomorrow!! (November 2, 1018) Christian Schools International “Principal Development Institute” is accepting applications. Florida in January!!