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

2:45pm MDT

Navigating the Transition from Teacher Leader to School Leader

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

Sir Edward Beatty (Conference Centre)

Stepping into a school leadership role is an exciting new chapter â€” but it can also feel like uncharted territory. Was the transition what you expected? Did you feel ready to lead instructionally alongside the colleagues you once taught beside? In this interactive session, we'll take time to reflect, share experiences, and uncover the skills and mindsets that make this transition both successful and fulfilling. Together, we'll explore practical strategies for building trust, strengthening relationships, and leading with confidence as you grow into your new role.

Speakers

Nancy Brady

Nancy has been an educator for over 28 years, serving as an educational assistant, secondary teacher, vice-principal and 18 years as a principal at both the elementary and secondary level, with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. She has also been a principal of M.F. McHugh... Read More →

Vicki Shannon

Vicki has worked with leadership in education for much of her career at local, provincial and international levels. A principal for over 20 years, Vicki also served as the President of the Ontario Principals' Council (OPC), the Americas representative for the International Confederation... Read More →

Transitioning into a New Leadership Role Handout pdf

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

Outside Alberta

2:45pm MDT

A Short-Term Exchange: A Journey That Will Inspire, Inform and Transform

Monday April 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT

Oak Room (Main Building)

Participating in a leadership exchange offers school leaders a high-impact professional development experience grounded in peer-to-peer learning. These exchanges provide structured opportunities to examine leadership practices at both the school and system levels, fostering meaningful reflection and strategic insight. By stepping into another leader's context, you engage in rigorous dialogue, observe effective practices firsthand, and gain perspectives that can immediately inform your own work. Our short-term in-person exchanges include a ten-day hosted visit followed by reciprocal hosting, while virtual exchanges offer a flexible, travel-free option. We invite you to explore destinations such as Australia, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Alberta Accredited International Schools, and Icelandâ€”no language prerequisites required.

Speakers

Carolyn Freed

Exchange Liaison, The Alberta Teachers' Association

ATA Staff

Monday April 20, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Oak Room (Main Building)

Outside Alberta

10:30am MDT

Be Memorable! Why You Are "More Than Just Educators" to Students Everyday!

Tuesday April 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Cascade Room (Main Building)

As an educator, why do the job if you are not hoping to make a lasting impact on children, colleagues, or the profession as a whole? "More Than Just Educators" examines individuals who will never be forgotten by those who they had an impact upon, and will reminds every participant that their ripple effect never ends. Highlighting great teachers, support staff, and administrators from across the country, this presentation hits on all employee groups within a school in order to ensure that staff members know how much they matter to students. In today's world, educating students, or running schools and districts, is a difficult job that taxes the mind greatly. However, through reflection, attendees will be reminded that they have a legacy they are leaving behind, and that their time in their job is worth the effort they give each and every day.

Speakers

Robert Hinchliffe

Principal / Speaker / Author, Clark County School District

Robert Hinchliffe is a successful principal, author, and speaker based in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he has been an elementary school administrator for over 19 years. His career accomplishments include leading various highly rated schools, schools that have received distinguished awards... Read More →

Tuesday April 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Cascade Room (Main Building)

Outside Alberta

uLead2026 - The Summit of Educational Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Nancy Brady

Vicki Shannon

2:45pm MDT

Carolyn Freed

10:30am MDT

Robert Hinchliffe

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