Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council
Welcome to GEOEC! An Alberta Teachers Association Specialist Council.
GEOEC is your resource for teaching in the area of global, environmental, and outdoor education. Become a member, take part in our Conference and Workshops, receive teaching ideas and information, and bring environmental education into your classroom. You can stay involved and be part of our community by following us on social media.
Welcome to GEOEC! An Alberta Teachers Association Specialist Council.
GEOEC is your resource for teaching in the area of global, environmental, and outdoor education. Become a member, take part in our Conference and Workshops, receive teaching ideas and information, and bring environmental education into your classroom. You can stay involved and be part of our community by following us on social media.
 2019 - 2020 GEOEC Executive
COVID-19 Update - Message From the President
Dear GEOEC members, executives and followers, Hope this message finds everyone well and you are home safe and healthy with family and loved ones. So much has changed in the past few weeks with our world being turned upside down by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many educators are now learning entirely new ways to teach and lead during this time to ensure students continue to learn, thrive and keep engaged in their education. Spring break for many was a time for family, nature, reflection and patience. We hope that even with all the uncertainty, you have been able to find the time to slow down and enjoy the little things in life with family and friends. Even if that is via video chats or phone calls. There are also a ton of educators out there that have spent countless hours of their ‘holiday’ building a new structure that will deliver learning to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Some districts and school boards in the province have been managing on the fly with Spring Break still to come. Your work has not gone unnoticed and rest assured the community does see and feel the impact of your amazing work. Your school communities are lucky to have each and every one of you, especially during these uncertain times. As an ATA Specialist Council, GEOEC will continue to support all teachers, educators, university students and members to the best of our ability. Nothing of this nature has ever happened before in our lifetimes and we are all navigating it one day at a time as news is updated and changes are made. I have no doubt that our amazing community of educators will come together to support one another and provide the absolute best for our students across the province. We are all in this together. If there is a silver lining to any of this maybe it’s the fact that our world is telling us to slow down. Take time to enjoy and reconnect with our loved ones, family and friends – but don’t forget to slow down and take care of yourself as well. As an Outdoor Education teacher I have always loved nothing more than sharing solo time in the woods with my students as they explore and learn and grow. Together we sit with nature, reflecting on our beautiful surroundings and all we are thankful for. Together we give thanks to those around us and we are always grateful for the opportunity to walk on the awe-inspiring landscape. It is at times like this that you need to remember you are capable of more than you know. Who would have thought after all those years of teaching and leading students and adults into nature that staying home and being patient is one of the best things we can do right now, even if it seems like the hardest thing to do. This is a time for patience, understanding, compassion and supporting one another in all areas of life. We are all in this together and we will continue to support each other. We are educators, students, outdoor enthusiasts and a community brought together by our love for learning and supporting youth. Coming together for our community is what we do. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay positive. Together we’ve got this! Sincerely, Court Rustemeyer GEOEC President Thank you to all that were able to attend our Solstice Series in January!
Solstice Series Part II - Calgary, AB |
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GEOEC - Award Nominations 2020 - 2021
Do you know a Teacher or Educator who is has done some outstanding work in the field of Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education? If you know someone who deserves recognition in their field please take the time to read through our award applications and submit one today! |
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