Council Executive
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Past President/ Interim Treasurer
Jodi Harding-Kuriger
 Wife, Mom, HPE educator, and researcher prioritizing Meaningful PE and Research as Service. Enjoying a country lifestyle with my husband, Mike, and our three active children, Aidan, Teegan & Karlin. Dedicated to lifelong learning through the University of Alberta & HPEC. Looking forward to learning and moving with you all.
President
Jonathan Dick
 Jonathan is a High School Phys Ed teacher and Athletic Director at Winston Churchill High School in Lethbridge. He is the head coach of the football program and boys rugby program at his school. He has been a member of the HPEC executive since 2016. Jonathan enjoys spending time golfing, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors with his wife Jennifer, two young daughters, Charleigh and McKinleigh, and infant son Emerson.
VP Communication
Sonia Sheehan
 Sonia Sheehan is an elementary physical education teacher in Calgary. She has been teaching for over 20 years and loves to share her passion for being active for life. Sonia has been involved with the HPEC executive for over 20 years and enjoys connecting with physical education teachers around the province. During her free time she enjoys swimming, biking, running, triathlon competition and playing a round of golf.
VP Leadership in Curriculum and Pedagogy
Cassandra Anastacio
 Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Education, as well as a Masters degree in Educational Policy Studies, both from the University of Alberta. She is currently on a secondment with Ever Active Schools as a Health and Wellness Consultant, and a contracted consultant with the New Brunswick Board of Education. Cassandra has gone from attending HPEC conferences, to being on conference steering committees, to now joining the Executive Council. During her free time, she enjoys coaching, spending time with friends and walking in the ravine with her dog Henry and partner.
VP Member Engagement and Services
Zachary Hay
 Zachary is a Grade 9-12 school Phys Ed teacher, Hockey Academy teacher and Athletic Director at South Central High School in Oyen Alberta. He has coached everything from Basketball, hockey, badminton, volleyball, golf and track and field. He has been a member of the HPEC executive since 2018. Zachary enjoys spending time golfing, fishing, traveling to Latin America and many other outdoor activities. Secretary
Lila Berg
 Lila Berg is a mama to Mavis and Lars and a proud partner to Ryan. Mom and partner first. Professionally, Lila currently serves as a Curriculum Consultant supporting teachers in teaching and learning. Prior to that, she spent many years infusing her love for whole body health and wellness into her formative teaching years spent in North Edmonton. Lila recently completed her MEd in Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Pedagogy and is excited to serve as the HPEC secretary!
Treasurer
VACANT
Comprehensive School Health
Jenelle Monty
 Jenelle is a physical education and student leadership teacher at Jasper Place High School in Edmonton, Alberta. She recently completed her Masters of Education through the University of Alberta. Jenelle served as an Athletics Coordinator and First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Lead-Teacher with Edmonton Public Schools, where she integrated her Métis heritage into her teaching practice. Jenelle is passionate about fostering active, healthy lifestyles and building inclusive communities. Outside of teaching, she enjoys playing basketball, golf and spending time with her dog, Baloo.
Journal Editor "Runner"
Lisa Taylor
 Lisa Taylor, PhD (sher/her), is a contract faculty member in the Department of Health and Physical Education at Mount Royal University. Following eight years as a K–12 physical and health education teacher in Alberta, Lisa transitioned to teaching physical and health education at the post-secondary level, as well as researching teacher wellness and health promotion in education. In her own time, Lisa enjoys engaging in regular physical activity outdoors, playing and writing music, and having fun with her two kids, labradoodle, and partner.
Website
Darren Dornstauder
 Darren Dornstauder is a Vice-Principal at Holy Trinity Academy High School in Okotoks. Darren is passionate about engaging students in meaningful experiences of learning through physical activity and the outdoors. On his own time, Darren enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Social Media
Meredith Lawlor-Angel
 Meredith is a Physical Education teacher at West Ridge School in Calgary. Throughout her 19 years teaching & 6 years as a Recreation Therapist she has dedicated herself to inspiring youth in developing the skills & attitudes that lead to a healthy active lifestyle. In her free time, Meredith can be found mountain biking, camping, running, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors with her family.
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Regional Representatives
Southeast
Cameron Rittinger
 Cameron is a High school baseball coach and academy teacher. While he is not on the field he spends his time teaching foods class to high school students. Cameron has been a teacher for 15 years and has spent all those years teaching in his hometown of Medicine Hat.
Southwest
Omar Kadir
 Omar is a high school Physical Education and Sports Med teacher. He enjoys coaching a variety of sports and working with student athletes. Outside of teaching Omar enjoys playing golf and exploring the outdoors.
Greater Calgary
Anne Murphy
 Anne is a Jr High Phys Ed and Science teacher with Canadian Rockies Public Schools. She is passionate about helping students discover activities in which they can participate for life-long health, wellness, and joy. When not teaching, Anne can be found outside getting a sweat on, inside playing sports, or reading in a cozy chair by the fireplace.
Calgary
Matt MacDonald
 Matt is the current K-9 Consultant for Physical Education and Health in Calgary Catholic. My previous experiences in Calgary Catholic include being an Athletic Representative, Physical Education and Health lead, and Special Education teacher. I am an advocate for Physical Education to be a positive experience with a variety of educational opportunities. I am a huge sports fan as well as an avid golfer, love spending time watching any live sports and looking forward to watching with my children Beckett and Sawyer.
Central
Logan Grenier
 Logan Grenier is a physical education teacher at Lindsay Thurber High School, where he coaches football and soccer. Passionate about outdoor education, he enjoys taking students on mountain trips for hiking, snowboarding, and camping. In his free time, Logan is often found exploring the Rockies or golfing the nearest course. Logan is committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and sharing his love for outdoor activities with both students and colleagues.
Central East
VACANT
Greater Edmonton
Brent Moldrup
 Brent Moldrup is a physical education teacher and athletic director at Ohpaho Secondary School in Leduc. Brent has gone from attending HPEC every year to now joining the executive council. He loves to get people involved in all types of physical activities. When Brent is not teaching or coaching he loves golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with friends, his Dog Henry, and partner.
Edmonton
Alyssa Drebit
 Alyssa is a Kinesiologist & Physical Educator who is passionate about the areas of fitness, nutrition & athletics. Her primary goal as an educator is to help all students develop a love for leading healthy & active lifestyles by becoming confident & resilient movers. She is currently teaching PE & Sports Medicine at Father Michael McCaffery High school. When she is not teaching or coaching, Alyssa enjoys early mornings, strength training/ running, baking & spending time with her family.
Central West
VACANT
Northeast
Nick Brown
 Nick is currently working alongside grade 8 students facilitating P.H.E, Outdoor ed. and Math. Nick moved out to Alberta in 2014. During free time, Nick enjoys fishing, boating, hiking, and spending quality time outdoors.
Northwest
Nichole Simigan
 Nichole resides, works and plays on Treaty 8 territory. She is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 Physical Education, Math and Science teacher for Grande Prairie Public Division. Nichole graduated with a combined degree of B. Physical Education/ B. Education with a minor in Biological Science. She is a huge advocate for developing multi-sport athletes and sparking the excitement and importance of living healthy active lives. Nichole has always been busy playing many sports, getting outside, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
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ATA Staff
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ATA Staff Advisor
Andrea McLeod
 Andrea is an executive staff officer in Teacher Employment Services, working out of the Southern Alberta Regional Office in Calgary. Andrea was a high school Biology teacher with Rocky View Schools for 25 years and served as local President for Rocky View ATA Local 35. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, hiking, and spending as much time as possible outdoors (when it is warm). Super happy to be working with this fantastic group of people!
PEC Liaison
Greg Carabine
 Greg Carabine was elected vice-president in 2021 following two years of service as district representative for Edmonton McMurray and six years as president of Edmonton Catholic Teachers. After a career in galvanizing, Carabine is now entering his 21st year of teaching where he currently teaches chemistry and physics at Austin O’Brien High School in Edmonton. Carabine started coaching high school football for Edmonton Catholic Schools in 1992. He also acts as Provincial Executive Council liaison to the Health and Physical Education Council.
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Liaison Representatives
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Alberta Education
Jeff Bath
 Jeff Bath is excited to be the Alberta Education liaison representative with the HPEC specialist council. His role at Alberta Education is as curriculum developer. When not working, Jeff is passionate about a healthy active lifestyle while spending time with his family and can be found on many weekends riding his bike in Edmonton’s river valley.
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Alberta Teacher Educators of Physical and Health Education (ATEPHE)
Michelle Kilborn
 Ever Active Schools (EAS)
Brian Torrance
Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada
Astrid Kendrick
 Before taking on her current role of assistant professor at the Werklund School of Education, Dr. Astrid Kendrick was a K-12 classroom teacher for nineteen years specializing in Physical Education and English/Language Arts. For the past several years, she has served as the co-chair of the Health Promoting Schools Collaborative for the southern Alberta region and serves on the Board of Directors for PHE Canada. Dr. Kendrick is the co-producer of the Ed Students in Conversation podcast series on voicEd Radio Canada and developer of the HEARTcare Educators website. |