uLead2026 - The Summit of Educational Leadership: Full Schedule

This is the Sched site for the uLead 2026.

Welcome to uLead 2026. We are thrilled you will be joining us at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for our annual school leadership conference hosted by the Council for School Leadership of The Alberta Teachers’ Association.

If you have any questions during the event, we will have uLead team members throughout the venue wearing red and black plaid. The registration desk will also have our team available throughout the conference. This table can be found just outside of the Van Horne Ballroom, where all of our keynote presentations are taking place.

If you need a digital map of the facilities, you can click here

In order for our team to best determine room allocations for breakout sessions would ask that delegates log in (top right corner of this page) and select sessions that they are interested in attending.

Finally, if you are interested in earning University credits for attending uLead, please visit the uLead website

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2:45pm MDT

The Well Principal: Balancing Leadership, Wellness, and School Culture

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT

Cascade Room (Main Building)

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving educational landscape, School Administrators are expected to lead with strength, compassion, and resiliency, often at the expense of their own well-being. The Well Principal explores the vital interconnection between School Administrator health, effective leadership, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. This presentation will offer practical strategies to support personal wellness, foster sustainable leadership practices, and highlight how a "Well Principal" may positively influence the entire school community. Because when leaders are well, schools thrive.

Speakers

Justin Noseworthy

School Principal, NL Schools / Newfoundland Labrador Teachers Association

Justin Noseworthy is an educational leader currently serving as the Principal of a small rural Elementary School in Newfoundland and Labrador. Justin has been a Principal since 2018. With experience leading Elementary and K-12 All-Grade schools, Justin brings a broad perspective to... Read More →

The Well Principal Systemic Literature Review (Presentation Supporting Document) pdf

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Cascade Room (Main Building)

Wellness

4:00pm MDT

Culture, Compassion, and Excellence: The Triple Threat of Transformational School Leadership

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Cascade Room (Main Building)

Creating a thriving school community requires more than policies and procedures! It demands intentional leadership that fosters a culture of trust, compassion, and instructional excellence. In this dynamic session, we'll explore how leaders can cultivate meaningful connections between staff and students, strengthen collaboration among colleagues, and build a supportive school community where everyone thrives to push excellence in learning.

Speakers

Heather Kaup

Principal, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Heather has served as an Administrator for 18, the past 11 as Lead Learner/Principal. During her tenure as Principal, Heather's key focus has been to build and cultivate school culture where learning is at centre, communities are inclusive and staff are valued and appreciated so they... Read More →

Tranformational Leadership Handout ULead 2026 pdf

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Cascade Room (Main Building)

School Culture

uLead2026 - The Summit of Educational Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Justin Noseworthy

4:00pm MDT

Heather Kaup

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