Education Undergraduate Society

University of Lethbridge (TH368)

4401 University Drive West
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1K 3M4
403-329-2442

April 27, 2020

To Whom It May Concern:

Each semester the Education Undergraduate Society hosts a variety of Professional Development
seminars for the Faculty of Education students. Thanks to our invaluable speakers, these seminars offer
meaningful learning opportunities for aspiring educators. This letter is written to acknowledge Shar
Johnston, who attended the following seminars during the Spring 2020 semester:

“Hard to be Humble: Generating Relationships” was presented on January 21, 2020, by Jana
Boschee. In this session, Jana discussed the importance of forging generative relationships with
peers, colleagues, mentors, support staff, and students. To facilitate this discussion, participants
engaged in personality inventories to better their understanding of themselves, and the things that
drive their professional relationships.

“I Have to Know What? Learning the Who, What, Where, and When of Teaching” was
presented on January 30, 2020, by Kieth Griffioen. In this session, Keith offered a practical
rundown of important things to know in the field that are not part of the faculty’s curriculum. From
writing professional report card comments to operating the photocopier in the staff room, this
session focussed on things that typically get overlooked, but that is extremely valuable to know.

“The Professional Code of Conduct is in Order” was presented on February 6, 2020, by Ian
Stewardson from the Alberta Teacher’s Association. He provided valuable information about the
ATA’s Professional Code of Conduct, providing actual examples of violations, and the disciplinary
actions that followed. This session offered a deeper understanding of the legal and professional
expectations that teachers are bound by.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jenn Pellerin at edu.eus@uleth.ca

Jenn Pellerin Ben Beland

Director of Professional Development President
Education Undergraduate Society Education Undergraduate Society
University of Lethbridge University of Lethbridge