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

Women in Leadership: Evolving Perspectives in a Changing Educational Landscape

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

Theatre (Conference Centre)

This session explores the evolving landscape of Women in educational leadership. Kathryn Olson through the lens of a woman who has served in the Calgary Catholic School District for nearly three decades. Drawing from her experiences across classroom, school, and district-level leadership, this session will examine how the role of women in education has continued to be shaped by changing societal, organizational, and pedagogical expectations Participants will engage in a reflective and forward-looking conversation about what it means to lead with empathy, adaptability, and resilience in an ever-changing educational context. Through storytelling, case studies, and collaborative discussion, the session will highlight how a female perspective in leadership brings unique insights

Speakers

Kathryn Olson

Kathryn Olson has served with the Calgary Catholic School District for 28 years and is currently Supervisor of Arts & Culture in Learning Services. She fosters inclusive, faith-filled environments that celebrate diversity and support smooth transitions for students and families. Her... Read More →

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Theatre (Conference Centre)

WIL

4:00pm MDT

Walking with Wisdom: Leading Professional Learning Through Indigenous Pedagogy

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

Theatre (Conference Centre)

This session invites school leaders to explore how Indigenous Pedagogy (centered on the 8 Ways of Aboriginal Learning framework) can transform professional learning into a practice of connection, storytelling, and collective growth. Participants will engage with strategies that honor Indigenous ways of knowing, leading, and teaching while deepening their role as lead learners. Walk away with practical tools to create inclusive, respectful, and culturally grounded professional learning environments that foster deeper engagement and equity for all.

Speakers

Dr. Denise Heppner

Associate Director, Professional Learning, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

Denise Heppner (PhD) leads professional learning for educators across the province of Saskatchewan. She has also presented at both national and international conferences.

Rob Heppner

Class Complexity Teacher, Prairie Spirit School Division

Rob Heppner (MEd) has a wealth of experience as an educator and Administrator. He has shared his expertise at a variety of local and national conferences.

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Theatre (Conference Centre)

Indigenous

uLead2026 - The Summit of Educational Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Kathryn Olson

4:00pm MDT

Dr. Denise Heppner

Rob Heppner

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