Current Positions:
Learning Specialist (Educational Technology and Program Design). Rocky View Schools. Airdrie, AB. Leading divisional technology initiatives across 50+ schools and 1500+ staff to enhance Educational Technology integration and promote a culture of advancing learning.
- Facilitates professional learning for emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.
- Coaches staff to elevate their proficiency in instructional design and technology.
- Led a district-wide “Level Up Calgary” Minecraft Education challenge in collaboration with CBE, Microsoft, and The City of Calgary.
- Curates multimedia resources, streamlining digital learning content for 1,500+ staff.
- Collaborates on diversity initiatives, including the BRIDGE Committee for workplace inclusion.
Sessional Instructor. Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB.
- EDUC 427 STEM, EDUC 520 Interdisciplinary Learning (Online), EDUC 465 Field II (Community Pathways, Online)
Education:
Master of Education. Interdisciplinary Specialization: (Technology; Design Thinking for Innovation; Universal Learning Environments). Thesis: Cohort Learning: Promoting Students’ Intellectual Engagement. University of Calgary, Alberta, 2015 – 2018.
Bachelor of Education, Secondary Education. The University of Calgary, Alberta, 2006 – 2008.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major: Developmental Art Education; Minor: English. The University of Calgary, Alberta, 2002 – 2006.
Previous Leadership Positions:
Online Learning Lead (Online). Rocky View Schools, 2020 – 2021. Led a team of 100+ online instructors, developing their online teaching skills through tailored learning.
- Oversaw Moodle LMS administration and instructional design support.
- Initiated Project R.O.A.R, connecting students across grade levels to foster leadership virtually.
- Partnered with the University of Calgary to deliver professional learning sessions, enhancing instructional quality and assessment practices.
Literacy and Social Studies Team Lead. W.H. Croxford High School, Airdrie, AB. 2019-2020.
Association Instructor. The Alberta Teachers’ Association, 2016 – 2018. Led a team of 100+ online instructors, developing their online teaching skills through tailored learning.
Board Director. Creative Airdrie Society, Airdrie, AB. 2014-2015. Supported non-profit strategic goals, budgets, schedules, and business decisions
Teaching Experience:
High School Humanities & CTS Teacher, W.H. Croxford High School, Airdrie, AB, 2019 – 2020. Harnessed Design Thinking to engage learners in inquiry-driven projects and developed relationships to meet diverse learning needs. Social 302 Diploma marker. Literacy and Social Studies Team Lead.
Teacher (Blended Learning). RVS Cochrane Learning Centre, Cochrane, AB, Feb 2019 – June 2019.
Humanities & Career and Technology Teacher. C.W. Perry Middle School, Airdrie, AB, 2015 – 2016.
Humanities & Visual Arts Teacher. Muriel Clayton Middle School, Airdrie, AB, 2008 – 2015.
High School Humanities Teacher. George MacDougall High School, Airdrie, AB, April 2008 – June 2008.
Publications and Presentations:
Turner, A., & Coe, A. (2023, April). Digital portfolios: A catalyst for change. Paper presented at the Alberta Technology Leaders in Education Conference.
Anderson, M., Turner, A., & Brown, B. (2021). Designing online professional learning to support in-service and preservice teachers adapting to emergency remote teaching. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 10(3).
Clark, C., & Turner, A. (2018, February). The blanket exercise. Session presented at Calgary Sports School, Calgary, AB.
Turner, A. (2017, October). Fostering a maker mentality. Paper presented at the Beginning Teachers Conference, Calgary, AB.
Spratt, J., & Turner, A. (2017). The blanket exercise. Session presented at Calgary Catholic School Division, Calgary, AB.
Clark, C., & Turner, A. (2017, March). The blanket exercise. Session presented at Golden Hills School Division, Blackfoot Crossing, AB.
Clark, C., & Turner, A. (2017, February). The blanket exercise. Session presented at Rocky View Schools, Airdrie, AB.
Moostos-Lafferty, E., & Turner, A. (2017, February). The blanket exercise. Session presented at the Palliser District Teacher Convention, Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB.
Turner, A. (2016, October). Project-based learning. Session presented at the Beginning Teachers’ Conference, Calgary, AB.Turner, A. (2013, February). Collaborative art. Session presented at the Palliser District Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, AB.
Professional Associations:
The Alberta Teachers’ Association, Permanent Certification.
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